Introduction
With the constant rise of hostile factions, safety has been a decreasing thing in many galaxies. The ideas of peace and unity seemed to be dying across the universe, to the point where action had to be taken. With this concern in mind, a powerful military faction called the Nova Unit began.
Origins
Long before the beginning of the Nova Unit, the founder lived on a planet owned by a peacemaking faction. As he grew, he began to notice how dangers increased year after year. Eventually, it became very obvious that the faction could not keep funding defense for the incoming threats. Once their debt was revealed to the public, they disbanded and abandoned the planet. Ever since that day, the soon-to-be founder dreamed of creating a group which that could achieve what the faction could not achieve.
History
The Beginning
Naotti System, where the main base of the original faction lived, is abandoned upon the disbanding. The (soon to be named) Nova Unit founder, Aedar, becomes inspired to make something better, and earns followers.
The Idea Spreads
Upon the beginning of the idea, some begin to spread it to other systems, gaining more followers and support on the way. However, not all reactions were positive.
Ship Production Begins
With enough funding from support, and their first planetary base, they began producing the original ships. As the first fleet of fighters is made, Antares prototype's blueprint is made.
Conflict Stirs
As read previously, their ideas had spread to other systems. With some against this, their first battle began. Their base was heavily damaged alongside their fleet, but they won by swarming the lead ship. Knowing that their ships were not good enough, they increased their standards and made the quad-laser fighter.
The Faction Truly Begins
With new confidence from winning their first battle, the faction was finally given a name (still isn't going to be called the Nova Unit). They gained the name, Terran Protection Force, but it was not long before they changed it.
Wars
Attack on the S.R Flagship (Victory)
Associations
Zankaran Infinity Empire (@DarkPearl) - Allied
Terran Federation (@Jesus3747) - Allied
Galactic Alliance (@Jesus3747) - Member of Alliance
Star Reapers (@G4L4XY) - Hostile
Chalcantine Court @Trial_Period - Allied (I don't remember if it was formalized or not)
Controlled Territory
Erimus XII System
Further territory is confidential
Ships
The Nova Unit's fleets mainly consist of large ships with balanced energy sources, strong defense, and good weaponry. Their ships have an easily distinguishable paint scheme which consists of navy blue ships with white stripes, and their symbol.
Transport Ships
Whether in battles or just travelling from one area to another, the Nova Unit relies on these maneuverable ships for transport.
Prisoner Transport Ship [$402,200]
This large ship is used to carry up to 74 prisoners captured during combat and bring them to officials for punishment. It is much slower than the other transport ships.
Escape Pod [$40,400]
The most common transport ship in all of the Nova Unit's fleet. They are most commonly found on or near larger ships, and are used for evacuations in case of emergency.
Common Transport Ship [$117,700]
The basic model for transport ships. It is used for transport purposes, and has two lasers to protect itself. This ship is to never be used for offense during combat.
Fighters
The basic offense of each fleet. They are usually quicker, smaller, and less armored than other Nova Unit ships, but are larger in numbers. They are brought in every battle.
New Fighter [$33,275]
A new, smaller, faster, but improved version of Nova Unit fighters. It has replaced the quad-laser fighter as main model, for it has stronger weaponry, lighter armor, and better price.
Quad-Laser Fighter [$49,500]
Formerly the basic and most used model of Nova Unit fighters. It carries 10 crew members and four small lasers. This ship was a very common sight in battles, and used to ountumber the rest of its fleet's fighters.
Large Fighter [$138,300]
With more size, speed, armor, weaponry than the smaller model, this fighter is a much greater threat. It carries six point defense systems to destroy missiles, an ion beam emitter, and four small lasers.
New Large Fighter [$242,500]
The new and improved model for large fighters, that has better weaponry, defense, speed, and much more. It carries 16 crew members, and is mainly powered by a single large drone core.
Quad-Ion Speeder [$152,400]
This ship was built to be speedy yet keep strong weaponry. It is slightly older than the other models listed.
Shielded Fighter [$54,600]
This model of Nova Unit fighters is meant to deal damage while being durable and absorbing hits with its armor and shield.
Fighter Model B [$59,800]
A newer fighter model. While more expensive than the basic quad-laser fighter, this one proves to be more durable, speedy, and effective.
Crescent Warrior [$209,350]
While having more firepower and speed than other models, it consumes much more energy and takes longer to recharge weaponry.
F-9 Starfighter [$28,850]
A starfighter made by the Loyalists in the Civil War. It was made to eliminate enemy fighters when they realized their fighters weren't good enough for fighter-to-fighter combat. With better maneuverability and strength than the original fighters, it is soon to become the faction's main fighter.
Infiltrators
A new class of ships created when cloaking technology was gained through trade with the Zankaran Universal Republic. These ships are built to sneak behind enemy lines and deal damage before any reaction can happen.
Phantom [$39,725]
Named for its ability to vanish into thin air, this ship is great for infiltration. It is equipped with Burster lasers, plasma thrusters, and a cloaking device.
Poltergeist [$2,307,150]
A large and deadly infiltrator class vessel equipped with drone launchers, plasmabeams, tractor beams, a cloaking device, and more. It carries two Phantoms with it to assist during attacks. If this ship is cloaked, avoid getting pulled in by the tractor beams.
Reaper [$30,325]
A small and stealthy Infiltrator built to sabotage enemy ships, vanish, and repeat this process. It has two interception emitters to deal damage at distances.
Bombers
These small but strong ships are built to bombard larger vessels with slow but powerful explosive weapons.
Bomber A [$38,057]
While not the best Nova Unit bomber model, this one can launch two missiles at once with its f302 missile launcher.
Bomber B [$37,725]
The second best bomber model in the Nova Unit. Instead of using an f302 missile launcher, it uses a stronger but slower reloading proton torpedo launcher. It is also equipped with a small interior shield generator.
Bomber C [$44,225]
The best model of Nova Unit bombers, hence the golden star on the shield emblem. It carriers more crew, has longer durability, and is equipped with a blue laser blaster to destroy enemy shields. At the moment, it is the most used model in all Nova Unit bomber fleets.
Support Ships
While not completely being offense ships, these vessels are meant to assist others in combat.
Shield Buster [$41,000]
While less armed than the other offense ships, this small vessel's purpose is to tear down enemy shields with its electro-bolt.
Destroyer [$303,400]
This heavily armed ship was built to assist larger vessels in the destruction of smaller enemies.
Large Destroyer [$618,750]
A larger version of the destroyer. It has much more armor and firepower than the regular model.
Battlestation [$126,000]
An armed yet immobile base built to stand as a threat to enemy ships passing by.
Scout [$40,050]
A cheap, small, and less armed ship used for scouting areas before larger vessels enter. It is useful for preventing ambushes.
Frigates
The Nova Unit currently has one model of frigates, and is still working on another. It is durable and can last long in battles, and is more armed than usual.
Common Frigate [$380,200]
Unlike most frigates, this one is much more agile, armed, and differently shaped.
Cruisers
Nova Unit cruisers tend to be less armed but more maneuverable than most ships. Currently, there are only two models.
Regular Cruiser [$127,050]
A small yet agile ship mainly used for escort. It has two small lasers and a single ion beam emitter.
Armored Cruiser [$430,600]
A large, strong, and defended cruiser model.
Dreadnoughts
A gigantic class of battleships that can outsize capital vessels. They are usually armed with large, powerful weapons, and heavily defended.
Nova Unit Dreadnought [$2,902,650]
(thanks to @Mrowte for the design!)
A sturdy dreadnought model given to the Nova Unit as a gift from an imperial engineer. It is armed with powerful turbolasers, and protected by many interior shields and durasteel armor.
Other
Any ship or non-ship that does not belong to any category listed.
Stationary Base [$1,536,100]
A base built on a small moon orbiting V'Jakri, where the war with the Star Reapers took place. It has four roof turrets, a sensor array, multiple drone-controlled weapons, and four defended hangars for small ships.
Capital Ships
These ships are usually much larger than common models in the Nova Unit. They are primary ships, and are used by generals to lead fleets.
Antares II[$850,100]
The general of the Antares fleet's ship. After the attack on the S.R. flagship, it was given a makeover. With drones controlling the energy supplies and better weaponry, it is much more of a threat than its original model.
Sagittarius II [will update price]
The original model for Sagittarius was eventually considered too small to be a capital ship, so it was given an upgrade. It is now armed with many plasmabeam turrets, drone launchers, defended by interior shield generators, and retains the sniper laser. With new size and strength, Sagittarius II can down dreadnoughts. It is still getting a paint job.
Scorpio [$697,150]
A speedy, multi-range threat. It carries two powerful electric saws which pull in enemies in close range, and shreds their armor. It is also armed with an armor-tearing impulse laser, and two incendiary missile launchers. The ship is flown and mainly supplied by drones.
Virgo [forgot price, will update]
The lead ship in the Nova Unit's Virgo Fleet. It has powerful armor and many internal shields, and is armed with roof turbolasers and other weapons. With heavy defense, this vessel will last for a very long time.
Ceres [$3,852,850]
A large capital ship armed with many turbolasers and defended by 8 SEMPDs and 4 Deflector Shields. This capital ship was built recently and is being used to hold off stolen capital ships used by the Reformers in the Civil War.
More will be revealed soon.
Flagship
The leader's personal ship.
Apollo [$1,464,289,100]
*The largest Nova Unit ship where the leader resides. It has the capability to terminate fleets in seconds with 48 Nihil Stella and 48 Nuclear Missile Launchers. Apollo is also heavily defended with Galactic Fiber Armor and 17 bubble shields. This ship is only to be used when in times of peril.
Mods Used: Archon Plasma Mod, More Weapons and Devices, Star Wars: Cosmos Divided, Akinata Stargate & Weapons, ABH, Kodename's Kannons, Bubbet's Placeholder Mod, and Drones ++
Thanks for reading!