TAKESHI-CLASS ZHAO
The Takeshi class of zhao, or utility boat, was introduced in 2485 AT as part of the Botas Reforms. Following advances in Artifical Intelligence technology and gravity technology, the Kokubusho determined that the existing line of warships developed during the Trathiran Revolt was outdated and was far too crew-intensive.
DEVELOPMENTThe contract to design and build the Takeshi class was put out for tender in 2481 AT following the Battle of Yamsai. Onohama Shipyards were awarded the contract, in a reverse of policy for the Imperial Jade Navy which typically awarded weapons developers the contracts and then allowed them to subcontract industrial firms. The first vessels of the Takeshi class were deployed to active duty in early 2486 AT.
SPECIFICATIONSAdvances in automation allowed the Takeshi class to have a much smaller crew, requiring only 130 crew for optimal operation. The Takeshi class is primarily equipped for salvage and search-and-rescue operations. Its prow carries a Wernham-Hogg SuperDuty Evo Manipulator System, or SEMS for short. The SEMS is capable of deploying, manuevering and capturing irregular payloads, and consists of one large primary mechanical arm supported by a variety of peripheral arms and tools including gravity manipulators, grappling
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cables, nets, tractor beams, radiation scrubbers and more. The waist of the ship is taken up with a large stowage and processing hold. The hold includes secure and compartmentalized storage for hazardous, radioactive and otherwise unsafe materials with emergency jettison functionality. It also contains an Arisaka Foundry System which enables it to break down certain materials and use them to create replacement equipment or parts for a range of Imperial vessels and assets. It has a dedicated engineering section for preliminary mapping and analysis of captured equipment.
At the rear of the ship, an IdaiTech Stormcloud TILT Generator acting in concert with hypertension tow cables enables the tug to take ships in excess of 10x its own mass under tow. The rear section also houses the bridge, crew and marine quarters.
Armaments include two Gyaku-Tanken Boarding Cannons at the prow, used to cut through debris and enemy hulls. Four 912-LB railgun turrets provide coverage against light-to-medium vessels, fightercraft, shuttles and missile-torpedo analogues, whilst two IdaiTech Combination Vertical Launch Systems at the prow allow the launch of missiles such as the Atlatl MTM and the Micomitl ISM. Finally, 1800 Gyaku-Ko BDP emplacements provide short-range coverage against fighter craft, shuttles, corvettes and enemy munitions, providing a comprehensive network of fire to protect the ship. The Takeshi mounts more BDP emplacements than typical for a craft of its size to allow it to navigate and destroy debris fields.
Auxiliary systems include KanshoCorp Tractor Beams, one IdaiTech Stormcloud TILT Generator and an Arisaka Warchest Foundry System.
The Takeshi class can carry a full platoon of marines, equivalent to 15 troops plus equipment, vehicles, and supplies. It also carries a selection of automated drones for salvage, rescue and mining operations.
At the rear of the ship, an IdaiTech Stormcloud TILT Generator acting in concert with hypertension tow cables enables the tug to take ships in excess of 10x its own mass under tow. The rear section also houses the bridge, crew and marine quarters.
Armaments include two Gyaku-Tanken Boarding Cannons at the prow, used to cut through debris and enemy hulls. Four 912-LB railgun turrets provide coverage against light-to-medium vessels, fightercraft, shuttles and missile-torpedo analogues, whilst two IdaiTech Combination Vertical Launch Systems at the prow allow the launch of missiles such as the Atlatl MTM and the Micomitl ISM. Finally, 1800 Gyaku-Ko BDP emplacements provide short-range coverage against fighter craft, shuttles, corvettes and enemy munitions, providing a comprehensive network of fire to protect the ship. The Takeshi mounts more BDP emplacements than typical for a craft of its size to allow it to navigate and destroy debris fields.
Auxiliary systems include KanshoCorp Tractor Beams, one IdaiTech Stormcloud TILT Generator and an Arisaka Warchest Foundry System.
The Takeshi class can carry a full platoon of marines, equivalent to 15 troops plus equipment, vehicles, and supplies. It also carries a selection of automated drones for salvage, rescue and mining operations.