LORE REGARDING PHI ICLUNA
Phi Icluna was once a Place of scum. The only Station in the entire system was a Hangout called Phi Icluna fresh, located behind Phi Icluna I, as to avoid the Star's heat. The station was so poorly constructed it was flammable, and it had thrusters on it just to always keep it behind the Planet it was supposed to orbit. But, the Galactic Civil Workings police force discovered the Station, Promptly destroying it after taking everyone off the station. Everybody that stayed, anyway.
Now, The Planet has not changed. It now holds a plethora of less flammable stations, Slum houses, and Ships docked to other local Stations. Patrolling all of this is an Offshoot of B.L.A.D.E., Who have called themselves "The Outsiders". We're not sure if they named themselves after the Classic Book, but they include the many lesser factions of B.L.A.D.E., and they have since established a base inside of Phi Icluna I's Populated Orbit, Including a Large shipyard on the Planet's Surface...
SUPERHEAVY CRUISERS: CRUISERS UNDER 1 MILLION
Superheavy Cruisers are defined by the fact they're just huge Cruisers. Ey Boss, you sure they shouldn't be in those other shipyards inside the planet of those Bearded Dragons? No? Alright. Anyway, These Superheavies are still fast, while still being able to whoop your ship into debris if you ain't Careful!
… Jackson, Why are you describing?
Jackson: Ai. I dunno boss, I just miss describing them old Carnivore ships.
… Issue with your family again?
Jackson: Yeah... Well, I already told 'em. Should we keep it at dat boss?
… I guess... Well then, Let's just get into the Superheavy Cruisers...
BLOODY CATHEDRAL (B.L.A.D.E. VARIANT)
Mass: 548 Tonnes
Crew: 1 Captain, 117 Supporting Crew (118 Crew Total)
Value: 610,600 Credits
Jackson: Yo, Boss? Why aren't we sayin' Credit Cost anymore? And why is it that this ship looks so banged up despite it bein' in peak condition? I've seen Omegas after fights that looked cleaner den dat!
(Sigh) Jackson, It was an Incorrect statement. It was Value the Whole time. And The Bloody Cathedral isn't new. See, when the faction that owned these ships was defeated by Surgeon Research, before they reformed into B.L.A.D.E., they still had many ships left over that were in their Storages. Because they were not cleaned or polished, they were beginning to rust. It would not be convenient to polish them ALL, so B.L.A.D.E. Retrofitted them to have larger thrusters.
Jackson: Ooooooh… Now I get it!
Man, My stepbrother really was scraping the bottom of the barrel for crew back then...
Anyway, The Bloody Cathedral was an Expansionist Monarchy of Varonguard ship, Cemented in it's role as a support Cruiser, able to fire all of it's weapons in front of itself to engage larger enemy ships, while also being able to act as an effective Anti-Fighter Craft due to each of it's sides being lined with Laser Turrets. Overall, the Bloody Cathedral is a ship to fear on the battlefield, as it is unparalleled in it's role as a support craft.
B.L.A.D.E. PRIME DEATH WATCHMAN
Mass: 674.1 Tonnes
Crew: 2 Captains, 122 Supporting Crew (124 Crew Total)
Value: 645,950 Credits
Jackson: YEAH! I KNOW THIS ONE! I used to fly one of these!
Yep. The Prime Death Watchman. An unparalleled Stealth Cruiser, capable of annihilating an Enemy fleet from behind, with it's Lethal armament of Missiles, Ion Beams, and Electro-Bolt Casters, rendering the ship a very lethal Alpha-Strike Craft. If it catches you off-Guard, don't expect to make a recovery... Wait... Did you say you used to fly one of these?
Jackson: Yep! They were quite fun too! I blew up this one guy's ship as well! It had really big Wings that looked like arms too!
Wait... A Goliath? I used to fly one of those before it was attacked by a Death Watchman... Wait. JACKSON DID YOU DESTROY MY GOLIATH?!
Jackson: Da Man told me I ain't obligated to tell you anythin'... Also, Where did it's Eyes go? And why is it's armour so weird?
Jackson, Samuel's Dead.
Jackson: Who's he?
The Man.
Jackson: Oh. Wait wha?! Why didn't any of me homies tell meh?!
ZENIOTH GOODWILL CRUISER
Mass: 661 Tonnes
Crew: 1 Captain, 143 Robotic Droids (144 Crew Total)
Value: 648,900 Credits
Jackson: Well whaddya know? It's a ship that the Bearded Dragons Use!
Zenioth.
Jackson: Zen I Hoth…?
(Facepalms)
Anyway... The Zenioth Goodwill Fighter was Commissioned by King Zaran as an Improvement to their Iuun Gallat Battlecruiser. In combat, they operate as a Midline Escort fighter. Their Internal Shields were always an Interesting Technology, but they never truly proved useful... Until Railguns were created. With them, they can cut a Railgun Projectile's travel time in half, greatly Reducing the damage they can do to the ship. So, although the ship is weak, It can take a good beating and continue fighting. Truly, it is a ship to watch out for in combat.
ZENIOTH STRIKER CLASS BOMBER MARK II
Mass: 575.8 Tonnes
Crew: 2 Captains, 142 Supporting Crew (144 Crew Total)
Value: 656,800 Credits
Jackson: Yo Boss! Heard yah had Bad Blood with dis thing!
Yep. This Alpha Strike Craft Decimated my Twincruiser…
Jackson: Yo, Wit those 8 Missile Launchers you outta watch out when fighting this!
It also reloads quickly, so although the ship is poorly designed...
Jackson: It packs one heckuva punch!
However, it goes down easily in larger engagements. It relies on it's enemies being crippled by it's Alpha Strike to Survive. So, If it doesn't Defeat you in one strike, it's easy to defeat. In larger Battles, it is almost always found in the Backline of a fleet.
Jackson: Sorta like them Chrysilids I met a while back!
...What?!
Jackson: Yeah, Dey have a Poison dat hurts real bad. They also like dead bodies for some reason.
BATTLECRUISERS: CRUISERS UNDER 2 MILLION
Jackson: Yo Boss! Can I do this one too?
...Fine.
Alright! Battlecruisers are like Baby Battleships! They be heavily armed but real fast in combat, Usually the first large ships dat arrive to the Front Lines! They Bring the Pain 'N Take it! Always watch for 'Em, or else your fleet will get banged up good!
SURGEON RHINOSKIN BATTLECRUISER
Mass: 1133 Tonnes
Crew: 7 Captains, 187 Supporting Crew (194 Crew Total)
Value: 1,004,100 Credits
Jackson: Rhinos? What's a Rhino again?
They used to live on Earth before they went Extinct in 2053 Due to an explosive accident in Africa. Whole continent was obliterated...
Jackson: Oh! The Horned things!
(Sigh) Anyway, the Rhinoskin Battlecruiser is an effective Powerhouse in combat, Featuring thick armour as well as a heavy arsenal of weaponry, Based upon EMV design when it comes to the Arsenal's assortment onboard the ship. It's an old craft however, and is easy to take down with a Railgun. But, should you not have access to one, then this ship should be one to avoid on the battlefield.
Jackson: I wonder what wouldda happen if the Carnivores got access to those Railguns before it was too late? Bet we would have Bashed up entire fleets!
ZENIOTH SINSHATTER BATTLECRUISER
Mass: 810.9 Tonnes
Crew: 3 Captains, 225 Robotic Droids (228 Crew Total)
Value: 1,004,600 Credits
Jackson: Yo Boss! Why is dat Goodwill so thick?
It's not a Goodwill. It's a Sinshatter Battlecruiser. From what I hear, It's a sacred Zenioth Building method to combine ships.
Jackson: Sounds like an excuse for laziness, boss.
I've seen an Omega before, Jackson. That's much more of an excuse, if you ask me. You just took a couple Nanovore parts and Duct-Taped them together.
Jackson: Ow. Imma need some Sunscreen after dat one...
Aside from that, The Sinshatter Battlecruiser was built as a tribute to the First Sinshatter, which was the Capital Ship of the Zenioth Fleet. The Sinshatter Builds upon the Goodwill's design, letting the Sinshatter act as an independent ship in combat. It's mixed Arsenal is powerful, capable of Crippling ships much larger than itself with little assistance. Should it's front be crippled, it can still use it's broadsides to finish the fight. It is not a ship to be underestimated in combat...
PALADIN CLASS RESEARCH VESSEL
Mass: 1806.7 Tonnes
Crew: 8 Captains, 178 Supporting Crew (186 Crew Total)
Value: 1,276,500 Credits
Jackson: Um, Boss? I think that lighty thing over there gave me a real one.
It can't be bad though, Right?
Jackson: Why is my skin Bubbling?
HOLY MOTHER OF THE CORRUPTION! Yeah, You're excused. Just go to the Critical Condition room.
Jackson: Why?
… Just do it.
Anyway... The Paladin Class Research Vessel was Created about a month before Surgeon Research Reformed into B.L.A.D.E.. The Paladin is not Normally meant for combat Endeavors, instead replacing the aging Biter Class Research Vessel. Although the Biter was about half the cost of the Paladin, the Paladin is more resistant, possesses a larger and more contained Cargo Hold, and even has two Sub-Engines that can function as escape pods. Aside from these Physical Features, the Paladin also possesses more advanced systems, Including decoders, Translators, Signal Interceptors, and Scanners, to name a few. It is a reliable ship that will almost always get the job done!
...If only David was onboard one instead...
ZENIOTH STARBIRTH BATTLECRUISER
Mass: 1320
Crew: 3 Captains, 375 Robotic Droids (378 Crew Total)
Value: 1,342,000 Credits
The Zenioth Starbirth Battlecruiser got it's name because of it's capability to fill space with Nanoshell Projectiles, making the ship appear as one radiant mass to onlookers. The Starbirth is an assault battlecruiser, fighting in between the Front and Middle line of any fleet. Specialized in broadsiding, It begins to suffer when facing enemies head-on, as It's frontward armament is very limited. By serving in between a fleet's main combat force, it gets enough space to let loose hell upon the enemy by using it's many Cannon Modules. However, It was meant to be an anti-fighter ship. Despite how it'd seem inefficient in combat, everybody knows ships don't stay in one place; the masterstroke of the Design.
THE PRINCE OF DIAMONDS
Mass: 1066.9 Tonnes
Crew: 8 Captains, 328 Supporting Crew (336 Crew Total)
Value: 1,352,200 Credits
The Prince of Diamonds is a Defensive Craft built to protect planets and other important locations. It is capable of easily Rending Fighters and Cruisers alike, making it Immensely dangerous. It is also capable of moving, albeit slowly. However, for as adaptable as the Prince of Diamonds is, It has two Fatal Flaws, One being it's very poorly shielded, and the other being the fact that right below it's poorly protected weaponry, there are the factories the weapons need ammo from; a Disastrous combination.
ALPHAFANG CLASS FRIGATE
Mass: 2643.2 Tonnes
Crew: 1 Captain, 2 Pilots, 38 Robotic Droids, 251 Supporting Crew (298 Crew Total)
Value: 1,631,300 Credits
Jackson: Look! A Cargo Ship!
Yes, the Alphafang Class Frigate is a great resource carrying ship, also usable in trading and repair due to it's massive Cargo hold.
Jackson: I've never seen sucha big Roo with so many weapons...
Even after the Carnivores Fell that doesn't mean more pirates were out there. Thus, the Alphafang Has an arsenal of Missiles and Electro-Bolt Casters to Subdue any pirate ships that try to attack it.
Jackson: In Soviet Space, Cargo Ship pirates You, Yo!
The Alphafang also had a Key role in the building of Station: Omegalight, Delivering the Supplies Necessary for the construction of the massive Fabricator on the Dyson Sphere's back end, capable of creating Materials from seemingly thin air.
Jackson: ALIENS!
...Have you ever... You've already seen the Zenioth, Right?
Jackson: IT'S ALL A CONSPIRACY!
(Sigh...)
THE CAPTAIN'S (DRAKE LATOWE'S) TWINCRUISER
Mass: 1615.8 Tonnes
Crew: 2 Pilots, 1 Captain, 377 Supporting Crew (380 Crew Total)
Value: 1,718,250 Credits
Jackson: Oh Ey! Is Dat yours, Boss?
Yes She is! My Twincruiser was modified with many state-of-the-art Systems. But, most of her isn't the one that Was the Hero of Nvacto I. Most of that was lost during my bad encounter with the Striker Class Bomber Mark I.
Jackson: And You didn't get to Pummel 'em Back? Shame...
In combat, She is a frontline brawler, Lightly Shielded but capable of using one heck of an alpha strike. The Twincruiser Bobs and Weaves in combat to reload, as well as spinning around to use her other broadside when necessary. And the fact that I'm at the wheel will never help the enemy!
Jackson: Whadda bout the time somebody threw you on dat Cat's Ship?
We don't talk about that. Especially because of who we were fighting.
Jackson: Alrighty Boss!
THE ZENIOTH SINBREAKER II
Mass: 1285.4 Tonnes
Crew: 1 Commander, 4 Captains, 397 Robotic Droids (402 Crew Total)
Value: 1,849,800 Credits
All Behold... The Sinbreaker!
Jackson:... Wha? This Be their flagship?!
Yeah, see, the Zenioth aren't a warrior race. They are more into creating machines, culture, the spice of life, if you know what I mean.
Jackson is Visibly Disappointed, even with half of his forehead burnt off.
… Anyhow, the Sinbreaker II is a ship of Tradition... And Misfortune. But, even then, It is a Midline ship, usually heavily escorted in combat. The ship has a Devastating Arsenal should it ever be caught off guard, featuring a mass of Shields, Large Cannons, Laser Turrets, and Electro-Bolt Casters. But, there are also It's Missile Launchers and Small Cannons on it's Broadsides, which are also weapons to watch out for.
Jackson: So... It's a Rectangle of Armour covered in guns?
Depends on your point of view. It's a sacred ship to the Zenioth... But even they will admit it's disappointing in combat.
Jackson: But... Gunboxes…
I can see gun is the only word that one must use to change your opinion...
Jackson: Nope. Credits are also a good one. Or Stem Cells, Whaddever those are!
You closed the Window, Right?... Wait, WHY DO WE HAVE OPENABLE WINDOWS HERE IN SPACE?! DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE STANDARDS?!
Jackson: Nope.
Yeah, I need to tell somebody about this...
Thus, the Production that happens on Phi Icluna I has been revealed. The lives of many were changed in the Orbit of this Planet, From the Bold to the Cruel. Yet, even now, despite all that has happened since, all of the New Stations and slums built after Phi Icluna Fresh's destruction, All of the Ships created on the Surface, it feels as if nothing has changed at all. There are still cheap stations in orbit, lives are still changing, and even with B.L.A.D.E.'s supervision, Life and Death may be based on just how fast you can pull your trigger...
(As For Jackson, He's the Pirate that did the Old Descriptions of the Carnivore Fleet's Ships.)