PDRMN Long Range Frigate

These ships are typically employed in situations where long periods of zero thrust are to be expected. The centrifugal arms on this ship mean it is the smallest ship in the PDRMN with generated gravity. This ship is found in either the Trade Fleets or the External Fleet, with a few in Reserve and Logistics. It also, unlike other ships of its size class, has 2 shuttles, as the short term nature of the subshuttle means that it is not useful for the External Fleet.

Power Generation

Primary Drive Tokomak (3 PW)
Secondary Power Tokomak (50 TW)
Tertiary Emergency Tokomak (2 TW)

Propulsion

Primary Drive (1.4E8 N) 8x Maneuvering Thrusters (7.5 kN)

Weapons & Armament

1 torpedo tube - standard
128 torpedoes - various
2 drone launch bays
80 drones - various

Armor and defense

16 phased laser PD systems
0.3 - 0.1 m Martian layered armour
Reasonable ECM suite run by primary AI.

Communication Tools & Systems

Laser comms through PD systems
Dedicated high power UV laser to mars
Radio for broadband comms
5-10 drones with comms capabilities

Sensors

350/350 UV-Radio constant scanning (cannot see directly behind)
High acuity visual systems for detailed distance scanning.
Dedicated X-Ray telescopes
5-10 drones with sensing capability

Additional & auxiliary systems

3D metal sinter printer can produce many of the simpler parts for repairs
Small nanolathe can build many of the more complex parts, but very slowly.

Hangars & docked vessels

2 shuttles, equipped with long range package.

Class

PDRMN Frigate

Nickname

Named after explorers

Price

16 billion Martian Dollars initial.
200 million for refuel.
140 million per year for spares and repairs.
40 million per year for feedstocks and consumables (excluding weaponry)

Rarity

72 produced, replaced at 3-4 per year

Beam

15 m radius

Length

70 m

Weight

35000 tons (empty), 20000 tons (full)

Speed

1.49E7 m/s dV

Complement / Crew

30 total, 1 HV-2.1 mind, 2 HV-0.7 minds

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

Can carry an additional 50 m^3 of cargo