Eldridge

Sword-class Frigate

Dimensions: 1.6 km long, 0.3 km abeam approx.

Mass: 6 megatonnes approx.

Crew: 26000 crew, approx.

Accel: 4.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration

The Sword frigates have been a mainstay escort vessel for Battlefleet Calixis ever since it's founding. Every system aboard one of these frigates has been tried and tested in innumerable engagements. It's laser-based weapons and turrets are accurate and hard-hitting, it's plasma drives are rugged and reliable in extreme conditions. Few task forces do not include at least a pair of Swords to guard the flanks of larger vessels or pursue smaller, faster raiders. More than a few Rogue Traders have noticed the stellar performance of these vessels and obtained one. With a few minor conversions to increase holds, Swords suit their needs quite well.

Speed: 8

Maneuverability: +20

Detection: +15

Hull Integrity: 35

Armor: 18

Turret Rating: 2

Space: 37/40

Power: 41/45

Weapon Capacity: 2 Dorsal

Machine Spirit Oddities: Stoic

The vessel behaves like a beast of burden, plodding but reliable. Due to it's plodding behaviour, whenever the crew would gain Profit Factor, reduce the amount gained by 1. However, whenever one of the ship's Components becomes damaged or unpowered, roll 1d10. On a 7 or higher, the ship shrugs off the damage and is ignored.

Ship's Captain

TBD

History

TBD

Rules

Jovian Class 2 Plasma Drive The STC standard drive for escort-grade warships.

Strelov-1 Warp Engine Allows the vessel to enter and remain in the immaterium.

Gellar Field Protects the vessel from the myriad dangers of the Immaterium.

Single Void Shield Array A single double-layered void shield. Provides one Void Shield.

Combat Bridge A holdover from the ship's Navy days, this bridge was laid out and equipped with combat in mind. Damage Control Station: As long as the bridge remains undamaged, all Tech-Use tests to repair the ship gain +10.

Vitae Life Sustainer This life sustainer is of STC origins, and is in common use in the Calixis sector.

Pressed-crew Quarters The Eldridge is a Navy ship, and is so equipped. Cramped: Decrease Morale permanently by 2.

Mk. 100 Auger Array The Imperial Navy's standard sensor array. External: This component does not require hull space. Although it is external, it can only be destroyed or damaged by a Critical Hit.

Two Sunsear Laser Batteries

Strength: 4

Damage: 1d10+2

Crit Rating: 4

Range: 9