NSO-989 Tariq Class Patcom
Manufacturer: NSO Laplace
Length: 121m
Mass: 4,992t
Crew: 16+3
Maneuverability: High
Offensive Systems:
Single PBC Cannon
2 x Missile Launchers
Defensive Systems:
Countermeasure Launcher
Upper LDA
Drive Systems:
Standard Thrust Array
LDS Class 3
Capsule Drive
Virtually a sister vessel to the Dreadnaught class corvette - it
can use the same command section, and many of the components are common
- it is smaller and has less defensive systems, but is much faster and
more agile. Tariq class patcoms are used primarily as scout and system
patrol ships, have found a place in many planetary defense fleets, and
are also favored by customs agents. Older patcom vessels had only an
upper shield, leaving them vulnerable to attacks from below, but some
modern variants now have both an upper and lower shield. Some versions
have even been retrofitted with beam weapons or gatling cannons.
NSO-1824e Enforcer Class Police Patcom
Manufacturer: NSO Laplace
Length: 154m
Mass: 8932t
Crew: 20 + 4 + 15
Maneuverability: High
Offensive Systems:
2 x PBC Cannon
2 x Disruptor Missile Launchers
Defensive Systems:
Countermeasure Launcher
2 x LDA (Upper and Lower)
Drive Systems:
Standard Thrust Array
LDS Class 2
Capsule Drive
When the United-Police-Federation placed an order for a new
class of patcom, specially designed for the unique requirements of
planetary police departments few realised just how powerful a ship they
would be getting. The Enforcer class police patcom builds on the design
of the Tariq class, and takes it to the next level. In realising the
new design NSO-Laplace have abandoned the separate command section, and
instead integrated the bridge into the main hull, providing internal
space for prisoner holding cells. With dual PBC Cannon and disruptor
missiles the Enforcer patcom is capable of disabling medium sized
vessels. Its universal docking collars allow it to connect to a wide
variety of docking connections, and it has enough accomodation space
for a police boarding party of up to 15 specially trained officers. The
Enforcer police patcom is a common sight around stations, keeping an
eye out for pirates and marauders, though they are better known for
disabling any ship that disobeys station speed limits.
NSO-1950a Tachyon Class Advanced Patcom
Manufacturer: NSO Laplace
Length: 88m
Mass: 2,112t
Crew: 10 + 4
Maneuverability: Very High
Offensive Systems:
PBC Cannon
Missile Launcher
Defensive Systems:
Countermeasure Launcher
2 x LDA (Upper and Lower)
Drive Systems:
High-Power Micro Thrust Array
LDS Class 3
Capsule Drive
The Tachyon class advanced patcom is the latest ship to roll off
the NSO-Laplace production line. A replacement for the Tariq Class, the
Tachyon class is a radically advanced new patcom design. It is much
smaller, lighter, faster and more manoeuvrable, but is capable of
carrying more ordnance. Custom avionics allow the ship to be configured
for a variety of roles, and modular wing pylons (identical to those of
the Devastator heavy corvette) allow the ship to carry a wide range of
weaponry. One of the major advances is the LDS Class 3 drive, with much
higher acceleration than Class 2 or below drives, which has led many
navies to consider them for interception roles. Like the Devastator
class heavy corvette it also uses the NSO-1502 Advanced Command Section
as a bridge, and it shares many common components with the Devastator,
giving significant cost savings to navies that operate both vessel
types. Tachyon class corvettes have recently been licensed for
manufacture by several organisations, but have yet to replace the Tariq
class, due to the high construction costs.
