Ship Class:"Hachiman" Blood Dragon Gunship Weapons possible: Seven gunship class turret placement locations: two on the bottom, one on the top left, one on the top right, one center placement top of the ship, one behind on the back, one on the front bow. Forward cannon?:Yes, forward gun installed upon on the tip of the bow Crew needed:Ten max Crew possible:Ten to twenty
Hachiman Basic Details Wrote:Based upon the escort craft designed to ensure the safe passage of the Emperor of old, the Hachiman retains little performance to suggest itself as a dated craft. Bearing state of the art communication equipment to dictate the flow and ebb of battle, these front line command posts command battlefield situations as readily with the command of flurries of fighter vessels as they do with the gun.
The sanctified nature of these craft dictate that they pass from father to son, from family to family. Each ship is a treasured tribute to battles fought and lives lost. To find one outside Blood Dragon hands is unthinkable and the deaths of those whom try is undeniable.
Currently used as a service vessel of the Blood Dragons, the Hachiman is used as a forward combat vehicle as a forward assault ship against the Kusari Naval Force and her fleet. The ship was first employed by the current fleet against a Kusari class battleship and her escort destroyer. While the ship is not made to overstep large opponents, she can easily take on ships equal to her own class or smaller.
Boasting her large forward cannon, the Hachiman can strike targets far away from itself while the crew remain within safe distance of her allies or friendlies. Due in part, most of her guns point forward, causing any ship ahead to normally go evasive to avoid the fire the ship can bring in such short notice.
The only known weakness of the Hachiman is her rear defense, while in front of her, one may be fearful of her fire, behind her, she is nothing more then almost defenseless. The workers of Mito's shipyard are currently working on a workaround for the gunboat because due to this defenseless rear, she is easy to be flanked.
Ship Details: Mt Norikura Wrote:Name: Mt Norikura Class:Proto-type Details: Manned with only twelve people, Mt Norkiura is the first Hachiman employed for use by the Blood Dragon's newest party. While not as fearful as her older siblings, the captain of the Norikura has seen enough fighting in the ship alone to know how to use her against most enemies.
She is not as armed as well as her older siblings, she is technically a proto-type and is still respected as such. Seeing as such, she is the test bed for all future Hachiman gunboats that will be employed by the Blood Dragon's.
Ship Details: Mt Senjo Wrote:Name:Mt Senjo Class:Proto-type Details:Just like her older sister Norikura, Mt Senjo is the second test bed for the Blood Dragon's Hachiman gunship. Employing heavier weapons but not as heavy armor, the Senjo is tasked to testing its power capacity, weapon defense area, assault ability and shield strength.
Ship Details: Mt Ashigara Wrote:Name:Mt Ashigara Class:Assault Details:Flown by warrior Kohaku, the Ashigara is a heavy gunboat class ship employed by the Blood Dragons as a forward assault ship. It is also deployed as a forward outpost and comm's center away from bases.
Ship class:"Kagutsuchi" Blood Dragon Cruiser Weapons possible:Five basic guns, one on each side, one near the nose, one near the tail and one in the front, two heavies possible, both on the rear end of the ship, on on the top, one on the bottom Forward cannon?:Yes, acting as a siege class forward cannon, taking up a majority of the front of the ship Crew needed:Twenty five max Crew possible:fifteen to thirty
Kagutsuchi basic description Wrote:This fearsome cruiser is noted for its enormous forward firing cannon. Crafted from technologies provided by the Order during their tenure of cooperation, the Kagutsuchi was crafted to provide the raw stopping power needed to combat the feared tides of Wild infested Kusarian fleets. Built upon the designs of an ancient naval cruiser, the vessel contains the graceful lines and imposing agility that defined the fleets of the age.
More rare to see, even on the front lines. The Kagutsuchi is a state of the art siege cruiser class ship employed by the Blood Dragons. While she is a formidable foe against her enemies, she lacks the necessary speed to keep her up to par with the Kusari destroyer.
Instead she is employed against her greater targets, which range from the Komainu Kusari naval battlecruiser, The Kusari naval battleship or even a hostile outside source alien embodiment. While threatening to larger ships, she normally is under escort by one or two Hachiman class gunboats to keep her safe from smaller threats.
Due to this, the Kagutsuchi is only flown by the higher ranking members of the Blood Dragons and employ her currently to defend their home system and base's near by in the systems of Okinawa and Tohoku.
[All documentation on the Togo class battleship is classified by the Shogun himself and any outsourcing of this info will result of actions taken upon by the Blood Dragons]
Ship class: B69-R "Nodachi" Blood Dragon Bomber Weapons possible: Four forward offensive guns, two mounted on each side, two torpedo and/or cruise disruptor locations, one mine dropper location. Forward cannon?: No Crew needed: One Crew possible: One to two
Nodachi basic details Wrote:Bearing only a vague resemblance to the original craft that grandfathered itself and its counterpart, the Umibozu, each Nodachi is the product of years of research and engineering secrets put in practice. While the current model favors maneuverability and deftness of control over sluggish fortitude, the B69-R has been refined and refitted time and again to meet the styles, thoughts and will of its pilot so this craft provides a stunning and unearthly show of martial prowess upon the battlefield.
The blueprints of this craft have been kept in great secrecy by the various generations of Blood Dragon engineers in the past 500 years, giving every warrior the chance to counter the current Naval Forces war machine. Only the most trusted people who weren’t directly related to the Blood Dragons have been gifted with such vessels.
When the Kusari naval force started to employ the use of the Umibozu, the Blood Dragons sot to bring forth another invention from Mito shipyards. The Nodachi was what the builders had made in mind. Based off the same module of the Umibozu, the Nodachi used lighter metal's and a airtight seal to move more quickly then its replicated sibling.
Seen in smaller packs of two to four, the Nodachi is a devastating ship in her own right. Her ability to challenge even the Kusari destroyer in speed and aggression, a pack of Nodachi's could easily overwhelm a destroyer and possibly even its escorts.
Used sometimes in major assaults, mostly in packs, the Nodachi is a fearful bomber, if not for her mobility, then for her aggression. Light, fast and hard hitting, the Nodachi is not one to be trifled with.
Ship class:B50P "Katana" Blood Dragon Heavy Fighter Weapons possible: Six forward offensive arch cannon locations, one torpedo or cruise distruptor slot, one mine dropper location Forward cannon?:No Crew needed:One Crew possible:One
Katana basic details Wrote:Bearing only a vague resemblance to the original craft that grandfathered itself, each Katana is the product of years of research and engineering secrets put in practice. While the current model favors maneuverability and deftness of control over sluggish fortitude, the B50P has been refined and refitted time and again to meet the styles, thoughts and will of its pilot so this craft provides a stunning and unearthly show of martial prowess upon the battlefield.
The blueprints of this craft have been kept in great secrecy by the various generations of Blood Dragon engineers in the past 500 years, giving every warrior the chance to counter the current Naval Forces war machine. Only the most trusted people who weren't directly related to the Blood Dragons have been gifted with such vessels.
Employed in mass number, the Katana is the most common ship seen in most, if not all, Blood Dragon hands. Matching up to her sister counterpart, the Chimera, the Katana can easily class herself as a light, airtight, fast and even mean ship in one small package.
While more power then the Tanto, the Katana itself even struggles to match up to the Tachi Very Heavy Fighter. However at the end of the day, the Katana has seen more action then all other Blood Dragon ships combined into one. This ship has been passed down to many different allies of the Blood Dragon's, just like the Tanto or the Nodachi as well.
During conflicts, the Katana is the bridge between the heavy Tachi Very Heavy Fighter which is used for assault and its lighter sister, the Tanto Light Fighter, which is normally used for intercepting.
Where the Katana stands out is her ability to be the most reliable ship for the Blood Dragon's and is hoped to be seen longer into the future of Blood Dragon ships. However already, the ship has made her way into the hearts of her pilots...and nightmares of her opponents.
Ship class:J90 "Tanto" Blood Dragon Light Fighter Weapons possible:Four forward offensive arch cannon locations, one missile or cruise distruptor slot, one mine dropper location Forward cannon?:No Crew needed:One Crew possible: One
Tanto basic details Wrote:Forgoing virtually all defense save the wit and skill of her pilot, the Tanto pushes not just the limits of modern spacecraft design to the limits of durability, but those of their pilots as well. Specially conditioned to endure the intense forces generated by the wild maneuvers this craft is capable of, Tanto pilots represent a rare breed of warrior, capable of outclassing any and all fighters on the field of battle.
The blueprints of this craft have been kept in great secrecy by the various generations of Blood Dragon engineers in the past 500 years, giving every warrior the chance to counter the current Naval Forces war machine. Only the most trusted people who weren’t directly related to the Blood Dragons have been gifted with such vessels.
While being the weakest ship in the Blood Dragons, the Tanto is still a fearful target in her own right. Matching up to the Wyrn Kusari Naval Light Fighter, the Tanto employs the same basic skills to itself to survive in the most harshest of conditions.
Small and aggressive, the Tanto can sometimes be nicknamed; The living blade, due in part of is ability to engage smaller crafts and walk away without any damage notable to itself. Due to her light frame, she is also used to slow fast targets or stop other vehicles in cruise.
Being the last piece of the bridge for Blood Dragon ships, the Tanto has seen just as much action as her more bigger sister, the Katana and the Blood Dragons will be deploying more of them into the near future
Ship class: B05-S "Tachi" Blood Dragon Very Heavy Fighter
Weapons possible: Six or Five forward offensive arch cannon's or one missile location, torpedo, minirazor or cruise distruptor slot, one mine dropper location
Forward cannon?: No
Crew needed: One
Crew possible: One to two
[quote=Tachi basic details]
The main line snubcraft of the Bushido series still employed by the Dragons today, the Tachi design was lost of centuries. Recently rediscovered on one of the great Togos sequestered away in the Crow Nebula, the Dragons quickly set to wor diligently replicating the design of their ancestors
Tachi wings have been deployed by the Dragons to great effect against the ever increasing Exile and Gallic incursions into Kusari space, and the Tachi will remain in service well into the foreseeable future.[quote] Not as common as the Katana or the Tanto, the Tachi is the secondary fighter in the line of the Blood Dragons. While the heaviest of all Blood Dragon class fighter crafts, the Tachi still made a name for herself in combat.
Having six guns forward, also able to hold a light torpedo or a minirazor equipment as well. Supporting a mine dropper as well, on its tail end, the Tachi is armed to the teeth with weapons.
The only down side to the Tachi Very Heavy Fighter is she struggles to defend her rear end against attacks, however the people at Mito's shipyards is already hard at work to possibly equip it with a backwards turret for her own defense
Ship class:Pirate Transport Weapons possible: Nine defensive turrets, cruise distruptor slot Forward cannon?: No Crew needed: Five Crew possible: Five to ten
P.T basic details Wrote:Designed by the Liberty Rogues, the Pirate Transport is one of the few transport-class vessels available for unlawful population of Sirius. This ship is too distincitive to be used for smuggling in areas heavily patrolled by police and military. However, the Transport is great choice for smugglers carrying goods from one pirate base to another using dangerous and lengthy routes. Heavy armor and advanced equipment come in handy if the ship is threatened by hostile pirates and bounty hunters alike.