(JR1.R0)  PELADINE FLEET REFITS              

(JR1.R1)  PELADINE "+" REFITS:  In Y165, the Ranel Polytechnic Institute undertook a crash program to upgrade the Peladine Fleet, in anticipation of both technological advances and perceived war preparations by the other galactic powers, and using intelligence reports and plans purchased from Orion Pirates.  This resulted, in Y168, in plans for the following:

Plasma-D, Plasma-S, Plasma-R, Stasis-equipped Plasma-F, Swivel Mounts, Phaser-1 (of an efficient design; see (RJ1.17) for details)

Starting in Y170, the Peladine refitted most ships carrying fixed type-G and type-P plasma torpedoes with type-S and type-F torpedoes mounted on swivels.  In addition, warp-engine output and aft shielding were improved.  On most ships, a battery of the new phaser-1s was installed amidships in a 360-degree dorsal turret, supplementing the phaser-2 batteries, and the drone capability of the larger ships was improved.

        Most Peladine SSDs show PL-S-FP and PL-F-LP(RP) installed; these are  PL-G-FA and PL-P-L/LF(R/RF) prior to refit, unless otherwise noted.

        The SSDs of those ships eligible to receive this refit are marked appropriately.  Ships unable to receive this refit do not have it on their SSDs.

IMPORTANT ERRATA NOTE:  Many SSDs incorrectly list the "+" refit as available in Y161.  This is incorrect; the "+" refit is not available until Y170.

(JR1.R2)  DRONE RACK REFIT:  As with other races, the Peladine eventually found the old type-A drone rack to be insufficient in the evolving tactical situation.  The Peladine upgraded the drone racks on their ships (including pods and auxiliaries; bases have D- and H-racks and are not included) at the start of Y175.  All anti-drone racks were improved to hold 12 rounds (cost 1.5 points each); all type-A drone racks were converted to type-B (cost 1 point each).  Unless otherwise specified, all ships have double drone reloads (no cost for the basic drones, speed and module costs are extra) as part of this refit.  It is assumed that this refit applies to all Peladine ships as of 1 Jan Y175; it is shown on the SSDs of the relevant ships.  This refit does not apply to PFs.

(JR1.R3)  SHUTTLE BAYS:  Most Peladine ships have two shuttle bays on opposite sides of the ship.  There is a connecting passage (J1.59) between them, which is also how T-bombs and spare shuttles are brought to the bay.