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Post by Qwerty on Jan 18, 2011 15:15:18 GMT
Why hello there! In an effort to veer off of my standard text-based roleplay, I am now unveiling to Sub-Navy Series, as shown by a code, SN-c-Vv-n, where c is the class, v is the version, and n is the specific sub's identification number.
The original S-X series of submarines are designed to be a multifunctional, multiclass set of submarines that can do just about any job assigned to them. The SN-X series is similar, but have thicker armor and some level of weaponry.
The SN-X series goes from SN-0 to SN-4, and I will show you a picture of their outer shells aboveground (with me next to them for reference). Please note that pictures simply give a sense of general size and shape, and not the finished product.
SN-0
The SN-0 is the most basic of the SN-X series, but it is definitely still useful. The S-0 is designed as a fast, small submarine, with no life support to speak of but some oxygen canisters and batteries connected directly to the user.
It does not have much storage, but it is the fastest of the S-X series, so it is often used for personal transport between the ships, as well as the land.
The SN-0 has been modified to have weaponry to a minor extent with laser weaponry (or whatever we have available) and miniature torpedoes. As such it is effectively a fighter jet, in submarine form.
The SN-0 is also called the "Scrapper Class". We have 15 SN-0's (and can buy another 15 for every 100DBs).
SN-1
The SN-1 is a step up from the SN-0, and is also very practical. It holds a crew of three, and its life support capabilities can last much longer than the SN-0, although it still requires refueling at a station. The SN-1 also allows crew members to walk about the deck, and holds suits that allow for EVA.
The S-1 was mostly designed for scouting, and the SN-1 is designed for much the same purpose. A small crew can take a trip to the bottom of the ocean and back in an SN-1 class ship, provided they don't venture too far from a base where they can be refueled. They are also very useful for transporting cargo, to a lesser extent than SN-2 or SN-3. Should they run out of fuel or be damaged by an enemy missile (more a problem in the S-2 than the SN-2), they will require rescue, most likely by an SN-2 class.
The SN-1 is also called the "Scout Class". We have 10 SN-1's (And can buy another 10 for every 100DBs).
SN-2
The SN-2 is what you would expect. Boasting a crew of five, it is most commonly used in long-distance trips due to the fact that it does not need to refuel at a station, but rather can obtain its oxygen at the surface. Like the SN-1, life support extends throughout the two levels, and like the SN-0 it can be temporarily shut off in a time of crisis and limited to the seats. The SN-2 also comes with five suits that may be used for EVA. It can refill itself on the surface in a few hours, and once refilled with oxygen it can go underwater for twice the time a SN-1 can.
For this reason it is often used for salvage missions and long-distance cargo transportation. Due to the costliness and speed (or lack thereof) of the SN-3, a few SN-2s are often used in the construction of an SN-4.
It is also known as the "Rescue Class". We have 5 SN-2's (And can buy another 5 for every 100 DBs).
SN-3
The SN-3 is, for all intents and purposes, a carrier. Like the SN-2, it may be used for long-distance travel, but due to its lack of speed it is not recommended for urgent missions. Unlike the SN-2, it can create a "surface platform" which will automatically collect oxygen and transport it downwards, creating a mid-ocean refueling station for all subs should they need them. This surface platform is very vulnerable to enemy attack, but saves a lot of time.
The SN-3, having a LOT of storage, can last a very long time, and is suggested for underwater construction. It is designed to carry several ships of lower classes (Although possibly not the SN-2), any as such may be useful in a battle situation. As mentioned, it moves slowly, so some SN-0s and at least one SN-2 for them to refuel from is recommended. It can support a pretty hefty crew, perhaps even a small army.
The SN-3 costs quite a bit more than the SN-2. It takes 40 posts to build. It is also known as the "Carrier Class".
SN-4
(Pictured craft is the V4, and is fully loaded with ships)
Behold, the SN-4! The SN-4 is the peak of all submarine technology, even though it isn't technically a submarine in itself. Life-support-wise, it is as close to perfect as it gets: It is powered by not one but two nuclear reactors in its core, not to mention some hydrogen-powered engines. The oxygen is obtained from the surrounding water. Not only can this thing last indefinitely underwater, but it has enough resources left over to act as a filling station for other ships. From here, an invasion may be launched without ever breaching the surface.
The SN-4 is practically indestructible. As a downside to that, it is anchored in one place in the ocean floor. It is designed to hold SN-0s and SN-1s, but it can support the life supports of nearby parked SN-2s. SN-3s, sorry, but you're just way too big. The V4 model can hold up to eight SN-0s or SN-1s, and two SN-2s. It can also hold an almost unlimited supply of resources, so even if the fusion cores go out (and they WILL be scrammed if something goes wrong, you don't want to know what happens otherwise), it can still sustain itself long enough for the systems to be fixed.
The SN-4, being not so much a submarine as a full-on colony, is extremely expensive. It is expensive enough to be considered a mega-project. The shell and life support systems alone would take 50 posts. It is also called "City Class". Note that due to variations in undersea terrain and variations in water temperatures and geothermal activity and the like, research for this cannot even begin until a location is decided and surveyed.
Currently, we have no SN-X ships, although the SN-0-V1 is in the planning stages.
The original S-X series of submarines are designed to be a multifunctional, multiclass set of submarines that can do just about any job assigned to them. The SN-X series is similar, but have thicker armor and some level of weaponry.
The SN-X series goes from SN-0 to SN-4, and I will show you a picture of their outer shells aboveground (with me next to them for reference). Please note that pictures simply give a sense of general size and shape, and not the finished product.
SN-0
The SN-0 is the most basic of the SN-X series, but it is definitely still useful. The S-0 is designed as a fast, small submarine, with no life support to speak of but some oxygen canisters and batteries connected directly to the user.
It does not have much storage, but it is the fastest of the S-X series, so it is often used for personal transport between the ships, as well as the land.
The SN-0 has been modified to have weaponry to a minor extent with laser weaponry (or whatever we have available) and miniature torpedoes. As such it is effectively a fighter jet, in submarine form.
The SN-0 is also called the "Scrapper Class". We have 15 SN-0's (and can buy another 15 for every 100DBs).
SN-1
The SN-1 is a step up from the SN-0, and is also very practical. It holds a crew of three, and its life support capabilities can last much longer than the SN-0, although it still requires refueling at a station. The SN-1 also allows crew members to walk about the deck, and holds suits that allow for EVA.
The S-1 was mostly designed for scouting, and the SN-1 is designed for much the same purpose. A small crew can take a trip to the bottom of the ocean and back in an SN-1 class ship, provided they don't venture too far from a base where they can be refueled. They are also very useful for transporting cargo, to a lesser extent than SN-2 or SN-3. Should they run out of fuel or be damaged by an enemy missile (more a problem in the S-2 than the SN-2), they will require rescue, most likely by an SN-2 class.
The SN-1 is also called the "Scout Class". We have 10 SN-1's (And can buy another 10 for every 100DBs).
SN-2
The SN-2 is what you would expect. Boasting a crew of five, it is most commonly used in long-distance trips due to the fact that it does not need to refuel at a station, but rather can obtain its oxygen at the surface. Like the SN-1, life support extends throughout the two levels, and like the SN-0 it can be temporarily shut off in a time of crisis and limited to the seats. The SN-2 also comes with five suits that may be used for EVA. It can refill itself on the surface in a few hours, and once refilled with oxygen it can go underwater for twice the time a SN-1 can.
For this reason it is often used for salvage missions and long-distance cargo transportation. Due to the costliness and speed (or lack thereof) of the SN-3, a few SN-2s are often used in the construction of an SN-4.
It is also known as the "Rescue Class". We have 5 SN-2's (And can buy another 5 for every 100 DBs).
SN-3
The SN-3 is, for all intents and purposes, a carrier. Like the SN-2, it may be used for long-distance travel, but due to its lack of speed it is not recommended for urgent missions. Unlike the SN-2, it can create a "surface platform" which will automatically collect oxygen and transport it downwards, creating a mid-ocean refueling station for all subs should they need them. This surface platform is very vulnerable to enemy attack, but saves a lot of time.
The SN-3, having a LOT of storage, can last a very long time, and is suggested for underwater construction. It is designed to carry several ships of lower classes (Although possibly not the SN-2), any as such may be useful in a battle situation. As mentioned, it moves slowly, so some SN-0s and at least one SN-2 for them to refuel from is recommended. It can support a pretty hefty crew, perhaps even a small army.
The SN-3 costs quite a bit more than the SN-2. It takes 40 posts to build. It is also known as the "Carrier Class".
SN-4
(Pictured craft is the V4, and is fully loaded with ships)
Behold, the SN-4! The SN-4 is the peak of all submarine technology, even though it isn't technically a submarine in itself. Life-support-wise, it is as close to perfect as it gets: It is powered by not one but two nuclear reactors in its core, not to mention some hydrogen-powered engines. The oxygen is obtained from the surrounding water. Not only can this thing last indefinitely underwater, but it has enough resources left over to act as a filling station for other ships. From here, an invasion may be launched without ever breaching the surface.
The SN-4 is practically indestructible. As a downside to that, it is anchored in one place in the ocean floor. It is designed to hold SN-0s and SN-1s, but it can support the life supports of nearby parked SN-2s. SN-3s, sorry, but you're just way too big. The V4 model can hold up to eight SN-0s or SN-1s, and two SN-2s. It can also hold an almost unlimited supply of resources, so even if the fusion cores go out (and they WILL be scrammed if something goes wrong, you don't want to know what happens otherwise), it can still sustain itself long enough for the systems to be fixed.
The SN-4, being not so much a submarine as a full-on colony, is extremely expensive. It is expensive enough to be considered a mega-project. The shell and life support systems alone would take 50 posts. It is also called "City Class". Note that due to variations in undersea terrain and variations in water temperatures and geothermal activity and the like, research for this cannot even begin until a location is decided and surveyed.
Currently, we have no SN-X ships, although the SN-0-V1 is in the planning stages.
