REICORP
Our Motto: Effectiveness Is Key
Rei Ship Manufacturing Corporation, or ReiCorp for short, is an independent ship manufacturing company that uses very effective and ingenious methods to make their ships of high standard quality, and it is owned by @the_guy545. They come from Rei, a gas giant located on the Walt Arm in the Cosmoteer Galaxy. They use one model, called the R-15, which is highly versatile and modifiable. There are many variants of it, all to suit different goals and needs. It is meant to be used as a swarm fighter. They are currently in the process of expanding their fleet line, and are hoping to start on bigger ships in the future. They are only a building company, and are not interested in any wars or politics. But if they are forced to, they will fight back. Their ships are available to any faction willing to pay. Fun fact: the "R" in "R-15" stands for "Rei."
SHIPS
R-15A Eagle
The standard production model, used for all of ReiCorp's variants. Very verstile, and highly modifiable, it's able to put up a tough fight on its own, is usually employed in large groups. It is their most produced model.
R-15B Robin
A variant of the Eagle created to act as an EMP ship, and is used for taking out ship's systems and shields, to allow other ships to attack from there.
R-15C Sparrowhawk
This variation of the R-15 is a bomber variant, armed with four PTL's. It is very deadly, especially in groups, but it's slow firing time forces it to be protected by other fighters.
R-15D Falcon
A support variant, armed with four medium turbolasers. Used to take out larger targets, such as cruisers and frigates, these are very big, mean, lean fighting machines. As a support ship, it does not go out alone, as it is usually escorted by fighters, but it can hold out on it's own fairly well.
R-15E Swallow
Don't let it's name fool you. A swallow is a small, very miniscule bird, but this swallow is a large, menacing beast. Armed with two heavy turbolasers, this beast can take on very tough opponents, such as large destroyers and even some battleships. But, as with most of these variants, they are usually escorted by smaller fighters.
R-15F Goose
The Goose is a deadly missile ship. The Goose is used to take down heavily armored opponents, and to let the smaller ships advance from there. But, it can hold out on it's own, and is employed usually in trios.
R-15G Shrike
The Shrike is an SEW&C, or airborne - or in this case spaceborne - early warning and control system, used detect aircraft, ships and vehicles at long ranges and perform command and control of the battlespace. So, in the short term, they tell everyone what to do, far away from the battlefield. It has some PDS's to defend itself, but no armament. If an enemy does engage it, it has dual heavy shields to help protect it, but it can't hold out on it's own. It must have fighter support.
R-15H Heron
A specialized version equipped with experimental FTL jammers, and is to stop enemy fighters from escaping the area. Just like the Shrike, it does not have any armament, and it stays in the battlefield, unlike the R-15G. It only has PDS, and must have fighter support.
DRONES
These were created as a need to create a different alternative and to for the need to have no human casualties. These drones are independently controlled, but they are monitored for any malfunctions in their systems. They are essentially the R-15 without people controlling it. Plus, they are a lot more cheaper than their manned counterparts.
R-15AD Dove
All drone variations have a "D" in their name, standing for "Drone." The Dove is essentially the R-15A Eagle, but without people. It is used as a swarm fighter, and is slightly more effective than their manned counterpart.
R-15BD Stork
This drone variant is the R-15B Robin, but automated. It performs just like the Robin, but just without no people.
R-15CD Flamingo
Often made fun of because of it's name (one because of "CD", as because no one uses CD's anymore, and two because of it's codename "Flamingo), the R-15CD is very, very deadly. It is the exact same as the R-15C, but with no people in it. I wonder if they'll still be laughing once they get a taste of proton torpedoes in their face...
The Raven Division
A branch of ReiCorp, the Raven Division is a part of ReiCorp that creates mainly fast strike ships, but also builds some large ships, as shown below. Headed by @TheSillyFox, they work consistently with ReiCorp, creating new designs, some better than the last.
R-250A Wandering Albatross
One of our first big ships, the R-250 is a large mothership/carrier, able to carry 4 R-15A's in it's hangar bays. It is not a very fast creation, but is adequately armed, and can take a beating. A dear friend named @TheSillyFox helped to design this marvelous ship, and we thank him.
R-250AR Layson Albatross
A slightly improved R-250, with more shields, a command bridge (two to be exact), FTL drive capability, and more turbolasers. The "R" in "R-250AR" stands for "Revised."
R-30A Vulture
A very ominous ship, the R-30A Vulture is a fast strike ship, able to attack more quickly, and is much more maneuverable than the R-15. It also has more firepower. Another amazing design handed to us by @TheSillyFox.
R-40A Crow
This fast-strike attack bomber sub equipped with four proton torpedo launchers, which alllws it to take on heavily armored targets, and its two large thrusters allow it to escape before the enemy is able to engage it. Designed entirely by @TheSillyFox, again.
R-40B Raven
This fast attack fighter is armed with four laser blasters, and allows it to engage enemy fighters. The two large thrusters give it exceptional speed, allowing it to stick like glue into the tail of an enemy fighter in a dogfight. But, it’s manouverability is another’s thing, as it iseant for speed, not agility. Created again by @TheSillyFox.
R-40C Sparrow
A sort of mix between the R-40A and the R-40B, the R-40C Sparrow fighter bomber is equipped with two laser blasters and two PTL’s, which allows it to both engage fighters and armored targets. It also has a rear facing medium turbolaser for rear defense. It can rotate 360 degrees, so it can also engage enemies from the front. It is slower than the previous R-40’s, but allows it to make it’s shots more accurate. An excellent design created by @TheSillyFox.
R-90 Bald Eagle
Designed with firepower in mind, this fighter craft is capable of taking on almost any enemy, easily taking blows while giving more than enough of a punch back. Its only noticeable weakness is it is not entirely covered by it's shields, but we feel the firepower makes up for it. Crafted by @TheSillyFox.
More Ships Coming Soon
(I would really like to see how my ships can hold up against your guy's ships. Post any screenshots or recordings of any tests/battles you do with my ships if you want to.)