MAXIMILLIAN STERLING-Class SAR Ship

Amongst warships, the MAXIMILLIAN STERLING-Class SAR Ship is absolutely unique; It’s the ONLY class designed ONLY to save lives. It’s not even, realistically, practical for any kind of combat operations.
They have the most advanced medical facilities of any class short of an ESTEP-Class Hospital Ship, plus their standard crew includes a company of Spacewreck-qualified AST’s (the so-called Shooting Star, the guys who board wrecked spacecraft with exposed reactor cores).
The MAX STERLING-Class is unique, in that they are, compared to any capital ship, practically unarmed; They were ONLY conceived as SAR vsls. They carry Ø5 SC-13Ø Herculese Transports (externally hooked, nosing in on the port and starboard and belly-down on the topside). The original deep-space SAR vsls, the Recominy-designed Sledge, were a dismal failure, and the SC-13Ø’s were adapted, in a rush, to fufill the mission.
The MAX STERLING-Class can also conduct limited humanitarian mission, though the AZONIA-Class are better suited to this.
Name: RD/EF MAXIMILLIAN STERLING-Class.
Model Type: Long-Range, High-Risk Search and Rescue.
Crew:
Officers: 1ØØ; Commanding Officer is usually a full Commander.
Enlisted: About 25Ø-3ØØ (not counting Shooting Stars).
Shooting Stars: Approximately another 1ØØ Spacewreck-qualified AST’s and 25 to 3Ø Spacewreck-qualified Coxswains (though these may be drawn from other elements of the crew, usually Shooting Star).
Passengers: As many as 2ØØ survivors can easily be accommodated.
MDC By Location:
Main Hull-
Bridge-
External Hatches (5Ø)-
Internal Hatches (5ØØ)-		2,ØØØ
1,ØØØ
1ØØ each
5Ø each		Fighter Hanger Doors (Ø2)-
Radar/Communications Antenna Arrays (Ø5)-
SAR Array’s (2)-
Thrusters (8)-		1ØØ each
1ØØ each
2ØØ each
2ØØ each

Speed and Statistical Data:
Spacefold: Equipped.
FTL: Factor 2.5
Cruising Speed: Factor 1Ø typically.
In Atmosphere: 5Ø MHP max safe speed.
Clearance: 2ØØ feet
Beam: 15Ø feet
Length: 5,ØØØ feet
Weight: 2 million tons
Cargo: 1Ø,ØØØ tons of emergency supplies plus crew’s supplies.		Power Systems:
Primary: Solar Sail Array; Output: 21Ø,ØØØ KwH; Lifespan: Unlimited, but can not achieve FTL; Used for station keeping in system (though ALL other systems will function as normal).
Secondary: Triple RQE-71 Fusion reactors; Output: 19Ø,ØØØ KwH (slightly LESS than the solar panel array); Lifespan: Ø8 years under normal use.
Tertiary: Reserve backup batteries- 2ØØ total; Output: 2Ø,ØØØ KwH; Lifespan: Ø2 weeks on emergency power.
Cost and Availability: 75Ø,ØØØ million credits each; Takes about Ø8 months to build.
Black Market: Would be about the same, since this ISN’T restricted military matériél, but nobody really WANTS them. They’re not even worth the trouble to try to sell if stolen.

Weapons Systems: Unique amongst UGC vsls, the MAX STERLING-Class SAR Ship are PRACTICALLY unarmed.
1. Defensive Laser Batteries (1Ø): Each vessel has at least 1Ø defensive laser batteries for anti-missile and meteorite defense.
MD: 5D6 per blast.
Rate of Fire: Per gunners attacks per melee plus bonuses (generally 4 or 5 per melee).
Range: 5ØØ feet.
Payload: Unlimited.

2. Automated Missile Battery (Ø1): Ø1 of Automated Missile Battery are on each vessel. Located at the bow.
Missile Type: Any SRM or MRM.
Purpose: Anti-Fighter/Ship Defense.
MD and Range: Varies by type used.
Rate of Fire: Twice per melee.
Payload: Up to 1,ØØØ.


3. Defensive Laser Batteries (Ø2): Each vessel has Ø2 defensive laser batteries for anti-missile and meteorite defense.
MD: 5D6 per blast.
Rate of Fire: Per gunners attacks per melee plus bonuses (generally 4 or 5 per melee).
Range: 5ØØ feet.
Payload: Unlimited.

4. Ships, Fighters, Power Armor, and Robots:
ROIL TILUVO-Class Shuttles (modified for SAR and Medivac)- 1Ø
SC-13Ø Hercules Transports- Ø5 (all attached to the hull)
Power Armors- 1ØØ (mostly Micronian MKII’s modified for space rescue)
ASC-Era Tactical Corps Battloids- Ø4
ASC-Era Space Corps Battloids- Ø8
MG-8 Phantom III Guardians- Ø5
EAG-81 Malcorn Guardians- Ø5.
VF-1A’s (unarmed)- 1Ø

Features:
  • Advanced Sick Bay: Because of the unique nature of the MAX STERLING-Class’s work, the vessel has a highly advanced sick bay, capable of converting even to a full hospital WITH OPERATING ROOM with only about 2Ø minutes notice. Up to 3 CRITICALLY injured persons can be held there if really necessary; However, this is NOT a hospital ship, and should NOT be confused with one.
  • ESM: Radar Detector. Passively detects other radars being operated.
  • Radar: Combat grade radar. Range 1ØØ miles, can track up to 5Ø individual targets. 95% reliability (24% against unfriendly stealthed vehicles).
  • Blue Force Tracker: Identifies friend from foe. Overlays the information on both the radar and HUD, ensuring that friendly forces are not accidentally targeted.
  • GPS: Standard tracking device. Ties into the Blue Force Tracker.
  • HUD: Displays maps, radar, targeting information, and any OTHER information the wearer wants directly in front of the user. One is located at each weapons control station, and another makes up the majority of the bridge.
  • FLIR/SLIR: Forward and Side Looking Infrared. Allows pilot to get visuals on targets at night.
  • Anti-Jamming System: Reduces Electronics Countermeasure by 25% (decrease skill level appropriately).
  • Virtual Map: Displays a continuously-updating map of local terrain for the bridge. Takes data from and gives data to other friendly units in the area. Effective navigation of 85% as updates come. Good to 5ØØ miles. Specific range can be adjusted in 1Ø,ØØØ mile increments.
  • 1 MC: Internal loudspeaker.
  • Video Camera: Records from the HUD. 5,ØØØ hours of recording available.
  • Full range optic sensory suite: Infrared, ultra violet, Magnification, night sight, color filters, thermal imager.
    Range: 2ØØ miles for MOST sensors.
  • Survival Pack: A pack of simpler emergency survival supplies: Pup tent, sleeping bag, black light, GPS, 1st aid kit (bandages, gauze, bandage tape, pads, antiseptic/analgesic), plasma torch (for small repairs and starting fires), repair kit (with MDC Repair Spray), sewing kit (a small spool of thread and 5 needles), 7 star flares (25Ø feet apogee), 2 white parachute flares (1,5ØØ feet apogee), 1ØØ feet of black or brown parachute cord (15Ø lbs tensile strength), 2-5 days rations, 2 gallons water, water purification kit- good for about 1Ø gallons.

    • Combat Bonuses from MAXIMILLIAN STERLING-Class Combat Elite:
  • 4 additional DODGES and 1 additional STRIKE per melee.
  • One additional DODGE Per melee at levels 2, 5, 7, 9, 1Ø, and 12 per melee.
  • One additional STRIKE per melee at levels 3, 6, and 9 with any additional bonuses for the gunners.
  • +2 strike
  • +8 dodge