JDF Pride of Man

"I really wish they didn't let Flicker choose her own voicebox. Hearing the 'mommy' voice wish me goodnight does something to me, but I'm not even sure how to... you know what? Nevermind."
Somun "Geom-Ui Eiseu" Sang-Hoon, Technocrat of Jupiter

Defender of Jupiter

The JDF Pride of Man is the flagship of the Jovian Defense Force, serving as a stalwart sentinel safeguarding the gas giant's diverse moons and vital interests. As the sole capital ship in the JDF's arsenal, the Pride of Man patrols the Jovian orbit, ensuring the security of its citizens and protecting its territorial integrity. With its impressive array of advanced sensors, never ending missiles, and robust defensive systems, this carrier ship is the ultimate symbol of Jovian military might. Whether responding to pirate threats, mediating inter-moon conflicts, or conducting search-and-rescue operations, the Pride of Man stands ready to defend Jupiter's sovereignty.

Army in a Can

The JDF Pride of Man's versatility is exemplified by its dual-role capacity as both a carrier ship and an infantry deployment platform. Its hangars house squadrons of Dyeus Aetherframe Cataphracts, transformable starfighters that double as lightning attack mechs for ground operations. These elite pilots, handpicked from the JDF's finest, undergo rigorous training to master the Cataphract's unique capabilities. Complementing the Cataphracts are dropship squadrons, enabling the JDF's 2,500-strong infantry contingent to rapidly deploy and secure strategic objectives. This synergy between air and ground assets makes the Pride of Man an unstoppable force, capable of projecting power across the Jovian system.

Captain and the Squid

At the helm of the JDF Pride of Man stands Captain Harp Luca, renowned for his unwavering dedication and strategic brilliance. His crew of seasoned professionals reflects his leadership, demonstrating exceptional discipline and expertise. However, the ship's true unsung hero is Blue-Stripe-Flicker, the venerable tankbrain elder residing within the ship's bioronic tube. This artificially sustained, effectively immortal being has developed a maternal affinity for the crew, often displaying surprising concern for their well-being. From refusing to open bay doors during inclement weather to offering sage advice, Blue-Stripe-Flicker's unique persona has become an integral part of the Pride of Man's identity – and a cherished asset to Captain Luca and his crew.

Power Generation

4x Class 9 Capacitors. SM 2. Scale S. Max FP: d15. FP Recovery: 1 FP/30 seconds. BC I. LC 2. Weight 2400. Cost: $120,000.

Propulsion

Dual Class-L Hypersphere Fitch-Finnig Engine. Scale D. SM 6. Acceleration (Gs) 12. Delta-V 24. ST c16. DX 14. $56 mil 2

Weapons & Armament

Missile Suite $350,000,000,000.
100x Missile Bays $3,300,000
Attack Drones: $5,000,000 SHIELD ($2000) SPEAR $2,000 RAVEN $5,000 FALCON $15,000

Armor and defense

Carbexene Armor (20 layers) $5,750,000
Defense Screen $11,500,000
Ray Shielding $18,400,000

Communication Tools & Systems

Quantix Comms ($15,000)
Radio Comm ($10,000)
4x Hive Arrays 120 chips ($1,272,000)

Sensors

Omnispectral Sensors $40,000
Background Radiation Lensing: $1,250,000

Additional & auxiliary systems

SI Computer: IQ: 14. Will: 14. Skill Bonus: -1. BC: C. LC: 3. Cost: $24,000. Notes: Bioroid Cylinder LC 2, $35,000
Warship Bridge $80,000
Size 16 Habitat 48k cabins, 800 workspaces, $100,000,000,000

Hangars & docked vessels

4x Launch Bays $340,000
12 wings of ATS Dyaus-class Aetherframe Cataphracts. 2 wings of dropships
Repair Drones $2,000,000

Class

Medium Cruiser

Designation

JDF

Motto

We Own Jupiter's Sky

Manufacturer

AetherTech Solutions

Owning Organization

Jovian Defense Force

Current location

Jupiter

Price

$461,712,272,000

Related Technologies

• Starships

Length

10 miles

Complement / Crew

35,000 Crew,