The Empire's New Warship: The Consul ◂
Agencia de Investigación Aeroespacial Avanzada PR ◂
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The Consul
The Olympian-class multi-mission cruiser of the Imperial Corsair Navy, designed before the embarrassing defeat at Freeport 9, became a turning point in Corsair naval doctrine. Originally intended as a middleweight long-range cruiser between the Praefect and the Tribunus classes, the losses at Freeport 9 sent shockwaves through the Corsair high command and the Council of Elders. In response, The engineers at the Agencia de Investigación Aeroespacial Avanzada were forced to radically rethink the ship’s role in the fleet. The result was the prototype for what would eventually evolve into the Consul-class Command Battlecruiser—a vessel whose very name evokes authority and battlefield dominance.
At a glance, the Consul-class is an imposing sight: Its characteristic widened bird-like hull dominates the horizon. The angular secondary Garra de Águila engine pylons, mounted like the claws of a predator, Surround the powerful Super Turcone engines that emit a low, resonating hum when idle—though when engaged, they roar like the fury of an entire legion. The central modular compartment, encased in sleek, durable armor plating, can be swapped out in hours depending on the mission parameters. It’s not uncommon to see one Consul-class ship deploy with a full hangar of fighters for deep strike missions, and another outfitted with cavernous cargo holds to ferry vital war materials to distant front lines or bases.
Perhaps the most innovative feature of the Consul-class is its Super Turcone engines, which have become the pride of Corsair shipwrights. These engines do more than just propel the ship—they can refuel it. Massive intakes pierce ahead, designed to consume nebula gases or scoop hydrogen from gas giants. On long patrols, these engines allow the Consul to remain operational indefinitely, limited only by the endurance of its crew. The ability to effectively harvest fuel from its surroundings has made the Consul-class a favorite for deep space missions, where resupply is impossible.
Yet, the Consul-class’s capabilities come at a steep price. The R&D and construction costs for these vessels are astronomical, rivaling even the most advanced dreadnoughts around the Colonies. Each ship represents not only a massive investment in resources but also in strategic value, as losing a Consul to enemy action would be a devastating blow. For this reason, Consul-class ships are often deployed sparingly, only to key locations or for high-priority missions. Their presence on the battlefield is both a statement and a strategic decision, marking the importance of whatever campaign they are sent to support and command.
Despite its cost, the Consul-class remains the crown jewel of the Imperial Corsair Navy—a symbol of its adaptability, technological prowess, and determination to maintain dominance across the Omicrons and beyond. Where other ships struggle to balance firepower, endurance, and versatility, the Consul excels.
Systems
The Consul-class is equipped with the following primary systems:
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