Alda'Kapura

The Alda'Kapura (Starsailors in Yallvus Talk) are the space-based division of the Federal Legion. They specialize in combat between starships as well as aerial vehicles that fly in atmospheres.

Starship naming conventions

Any ship smaller than a Stalker only has numeric designations. However, Stalkers and larger receive unique names, often named after some sort of animal native to Ucharpli.

The two or three letter prefix indicates what class it falls under. The "D" indicates the ship's affiliation with the Drallan Federal Monarchy. The next letter (two letters for ships which are considered the "large class") indicate what type it is.

A model number indicates what series the ship was created. For example, if the model number was 000, that means that the ship was a prototype. And significant modifications will result in the model number going up by one.

Civilian vessels do not have a designated naming system. It is up to the manufacturer on how to name them but giving a prefix that stars with a "D" is not allowed for non-military vessels.

Strategy

Main article: Drallan Doctrine

Vaikan ships sacrifice armor for maneuverability. Their ships come with engines that can rotate, allowing them to control which direction they fly.

To ensure as much hull protection as possible, the command center of ships tend to be located at the center. There are no windows, because they are considered a structural weakness.

Shielding is focused on the joints where the propulsion engines are connected to the ship as those are the weakest points.

The Vaikan also make heavy use of synthetic units which frequently operate the smaller, more vulnerable ships. Manned crews are normally reserved for larger ships. As a result, the Federal Legion has a surprisingly large fleet in proportion to its population.

Types of starships

The following list is in order from lightest to heaviest. While Vaikan ships use the standard classification system, their ships do not rigidly fit into the categories. Typical ships sizes generally range from 70 to 300 meters long, while larger ships such as flagships exceed it.

Crew measurements encompass both organic and robotic forces. Ratios between the two depend on the situation being addressed. More dangerous conflicts will have a greater proportion of robotic troops.

Boarding craft

Boarding craft are designed to penetrate the hull of another ship or space station. If there is no intent to destroy the enemy ship (i.e. rescuing a hostage), a boarding craft is also capable of transporting a squad of Churszath. Boarding craft are only 10 meters in length, and can fit 31 personnel, though 10 is the most common.

Boarding craft names consist of the parent ship name plus two digits.

Fighter

Fighters are crafts that rely primarily on attrition when taking down large foes. They are designed to be able to fly both within atmospheres and in space, so they have an aerodynamic shape. Typical starfighters are 20 meters in length with two propulsion engines on the starboard and port sides. Fighters are designed to take out other fighters, as well as Bombers. They have a crew of 15.

Fighters are designated by the letter F followed by six digits that indicate what unit it is. Separated by a dash is three more digits which indicate the model number.

Interceptor

Interceptors are designed as stealth vessels used for reconnaissance missions. While unable to hide itself in space, it can do so within atmospheres. Interceptors are designed to take out Bombers. They are 21 meters in length with a crew of 18.

Interceptors are designated by the letter I followed by six digits that indicate what unit it is. Separated by a dash are three more digits which indicate the model number.

Bombers

Bombers are designed to drop large globs of heat from the sky, relying on gravity and motion to do the work. They are specialized for orbital and atmospheric combat. Bombers are intended to attack anything the size of a Corvette and larger. They are 22 meters in length with a crew of 15.

Bombers are designated by the letter B followed by six digits that indicate what unit it is. Separated by a dash is three more digits which indicate the model number.

Stalker

Stalkers are starships that are found in large fleets. They are rather small, around 60 meters in length and a crew of no more than 188, in order to conserve energy. Stalkers are ships normally stationed near the edge of a system in the event of an invasion, and they are designed to persistently chase down an enemy even if they decide to retreat.

Stalkers are designated by the prefix DZ followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Corvette

Corvettes are slightly larger than Stalkers and are designed to be the first line of defense or attack after the Stalkers begin attacking an enemy at the edges of a system. Corvettes are lightly armed, but easily maneuverable, and are the most common of multi-man ships.

Corvettes are versatile ships capable of many different tasks: taking out fighters, defending borders, escorting and recon. The average length is 70 meters with a crew of 220.

Corvettes are designated by the prefix DC followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Frigate

Frigates are larger than corvettes and are very maneuverable as well. come in several sizes: Light, Medium and Heavy. They are 90 meters in length with a crew of less than 300.

Frigates are designated by the prefix DF followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Battleship

Battleships are medium-sized ships bigger than Corvettes. While not as maneuverable, battleships make use of greater armor and heavier weapons. They are 120 meters in length.

Battleships are designated by the prefix DBS followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

A battleship has a crew of 500.

Destroyer

Destroyers are designed to fight against short range attackers with many cannons and turrets. They are 210 meters in length with a crew of 657.

Destroyers are designated by the prefix DDS followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Gunboat

Gunboats are designed to attack cities and other facilities from low orbit and within atmospheres rather than against other ships in deep space. They are 260 meters in length with a crew of 813.

Gunboats are designated by the prefix DGB followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Dreadnought

Dreadnoughts are large ships about 450 meters in length designed for firepower. With a crew of 1,406, Drallan dreadnoughts are known for their large, hull-penetrating cannons. Their shields and armor are much heavier, and the ship is less maneuverable. Primarily, dreadnoughts are used to take out larger ships if sabotage and attrition prove unsuccessful.

Dreadnoughts are designated by the prefix DDN followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Defender

Defenders which are at 350 meters in length with a crew of 1,093. They are designed primarily for armor. Alda'Kapura frequently retreat during battles, and Defenders stay behind to hold off the enemy until forces can regroup. Because of this, Defenders will often have a robotic crew.

Defenders are designated by the prefix DDF followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Carrier

Carriers are designed for transporting miscellaneous equipment such as artillery and supplies. They are 320 meters in length with a crew of 1,000 personnel.

Carriers are designated by the prefix DCR followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Flagship

Not counting the Jumpships, flagships are the largest class of ship in the Federal Legion. Flagships are 400 meters long with a crew of 1,250 and are heavily shielded and armored. Flagships are the permanent homes to many Churszath. Flagships will often have smaller dropships aboard to send Churszath to the surface of a planet. Flagships are covered in turrets and cannons and are primarily a defensive vessel.

Flagships are designated by the prefix DFS followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Jumpship

A large ship about 500 meters long with a crew of 1,563. With only basic turrets on its sides for defense, Jumpship house a large drive core that allow it to move faster between systems than an entire Alda'Kapura fleet can. Jumpship are heavily armored and heavily shielded, because should one get destroyed, a fleet could get stranded inside a star cluster unless another Jumpship arrives. Jumpships also carry smaller ships within them such as starfighters.

Jumpships are designated by the prefix DJS followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number.

Mobile space station

Mobile space stations, which are designated by the prefix DSS, are not starships, but large facilities often armed with the standard weapons of a flagship. While not feasible in combat, their real purpose is for system defense, used to ward off enemies until reinforcements arrive. As a result, they lack the maneuverability found in standard Vaikan starships. Mobile space stations range anywhere from 1 to 4 kilometers long and are designed to only travel slightly faster than the speed of light. As a result, most mobile space stations are created from materials found within the system it was designed for.

Space stations are designated by the prefix DSS followed by the unique name. After the name comes a three-digit number that designates the model number. They have a crew ranging from 3,125 to 12,500 depending on the size.

Ship comparisons

Class	Designation	Description	Max crew	Length
Boarding craft	Parent ship - 00	Small ship, designed to penetrate hull and board enemy ship.	31 personnel	10 meters
Fighter	F000000	Aerodynamic ship capable of flight in both space and atmospheres.	15 personnel	20 meters
Interceptor	I000000	Stealth vessels for recon missions.	18 personnel	21 meters
Bomber	B000000	Specialized in atmospheric and orbital combat	15 personnel	22 meters
Stalker	DZ	System edge guards, persistent hunters	188 personnel	60 meters
Corvette	DC	First line of defense after Stalkers	220 personnel	70 meters
Frigate	DF	Large, yet maneuverable ships	300 personnel	90 meters
Battleship	DBS	Medium-sized, highly armored ship	500 personnel	120 meters
Destroyer	DDS	Designed to fight short range assialants	657 personnel	210 meters
Gunboat	DGB	Designed to attack ground bases from low orbit or high atmosphere	813 personnel	260 meters
Dreadnought	DDN	Designed primarily for firepower	1406 personnel	450 meters
Defender	DDF	Designed primarily for armor	1093 personnel	350 meters
Carrier	DCR	Transportation and support	1000 personnel	320 meters
Flagship	DFS	Heavily shielded, heavily armored, contains smaller dropships, defensive	1250 personnel	400 meters
Jumpship	DJS	Similar to Flagship, but much larger. Primarily used for ferrying other ships from system to system to conserve energy	1563 personnel	500 meters
Mobile Space Station	DSS	Large movable structures used for system defense, ineffective against direct combat	3,125 to 12,500 personnel	1 - 4 kilometers

Unique starships

The following do not fit into any specific class of starship.

• Yoltox Prime - A one man starfighter designed specifically for the king. It is equipped with all of the best weapons and latest technology the Vaikan can offer.

Ship names in use

• DFS Garmatox - In use by the 11th Close-Combat Subdivision
• DBS Dralla
• DSS Burwof

Available names

• Izgarma
• Snow Demon
• Volkoth
• Rhuuz
• Makaridon
• Worfin
• Dracosaur
• Dralla
• Eletar

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