(JR1.200) PELADINE
X-SHIPS
The Peladine produced their X-ships in a concerted effort; rather than
build a CX, then a year later a DDX, and two years after that a SCX, they built
them together: 1xCX, 2xDDX, 1xSCX
and 2xFFX every other year from Y185 on.
The designs had been on the books for some time (at least since Y180),
but reserve power was still a stumbling block.
That is, until an Andromedan Asp was captured in Y184, and technicians
were able to examine the batteries (see [RJ1.27 for more details]).
They were unable to completely duplicate the 5-point Andromedan
batteries, but were able to achieve 3-point batteries, sufficient for the new
X-ships.
(JR1.201) X-CRUISER
(CX): Based on
the Resolute-class heavy cruiser, this ship was a powerhouse.
The twin S-plasmas were improved to plasma-Ms, while the F-torps became
S-torps. Phaser power was greatly
improved by replacing type-2s with type-1s.
A flag bridge was installed, as this was considered to be a command ship
(a role it fulfilled perfectly).
Balcony positions: 3 left +
3 right.
(JR1.202) X-DESTROYER
(DDX):
Rather than modify the old destroyer design, the Peladine
utilized the newer war destroyer. Upgraded
plasmas and an expanded phaser suite made this a very powerful unit for its
size.
Balcony positions: 3 left.
(JR1.203) X-SCOUT
(SCX): With
considerable foresight, the Peladine realized the need for an advanced scout to
support the new X-squadron. The DDX
design was modified to this configuration by replacing each plasma launcher with
a special sensor array (with two sensors replacing the centerline S-torp).
Balcony positions: 3 left.
(JR1.204) X-FRIGATE
(FFX): The old
frigate was greatly improved to this design, built to fill out the X-squadron.
The type-L torps were expected to be fired at units closing on or
flanking the squadron formation. The
phasers were to be fired in pulse mode at incoming seeking weapons and fighters.
Balcony positions: 2 left.