YOSHI-CLASS KOBAYA
The Yoshi class of kobaya, or corvette, was introduced in 2485 AT as part of the Botas Reforms. Following advances in Artifical Intelligence technology, the Kokubusho determined that the existing line of warships developed during the Trathiran Revolt was outdated and was far too crew-intensive. The Yoshi class is named after General Yoshi Seiha, an Imperial war hero who died during the Battle of Midnight's Tomb.
DEVELOPMENTThe contract to design and build the Yoshi 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 Yoshi class were deployed to active duty in early 2485 AT.
The specification brief for the Yoshi class was to provide not only manueverable fire support, but also to provide flexible defensive depth to the fleet. Armed and equipped to counter enemy fighters, corvettes, light frigates and incoming munitions, they provide a durable and reactive screen to the fleet. |
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SPECIFICATIONS
Advances in automation allowed the Yoshi class to have a much smaller crew, requiring only 4 crew for optimal operation. It boasts a hardlight shield projector that can operate at distances of up to 20 kilometres, allowing it to provide support and additional defensive power to friendly vessels. It is the smallest standard pattern FTL-capable vessel in the Imperial Jade Navy.
The Yoshi class mounts a double-barrel turreted dorsal 912-LB railgun which enables it to engage light-to-medium vessels, fightercraft, shuttles and missile-torpedo analogues. Two missile tubes in the prow provide for the launch of missiles such as the Atlatl MTM and the Kukulkan ISM. Five 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 Yoshi class has space for a platoon of marines, equivalent to 15 troops plus equipment, vehicles and supplies.
The Yoshi class mounts a double-barrel turreted dorsal 912-LB railgun which enables it to engage light-to-medium vessels, fightercraft, shuttles and missile-torpedo analogues. Two missile tubes in the prow provide for the launch of missiles such as the Atlatl MTM and the Kukulkan ISM. Five 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 Yoshi class has space for a platoon of marines, equivalent to 15 troops plus equipment, vehicles and supplies.