LBT Aphelion

"When we first got hints that the Space Rush might be coming, I commissioned dozens of Medium Corvettes, packed them to the gills with sensors and hired a couple dozen crewmembers on each to send on deepspace missions to points of interest ahead of the Rush itself. Looking back, I do wish I'd shilled out a little more for weapons, but hey, it was in the spirit of exploration."
~Neeka Astrinea, CAO of Luminar BioTech

Rover-Class Rushers

Luminar BioTech's visionary approach to the Space Rush led to the development of the Rover-Class Starships, Medium Corvettes designed for deep space exploration and scientific survey. Dozens of these vessels were outfitted with advanced sensors and crewed by skilled teams. Neeka Astrinea, CAO of Luminar BioTech, reflects on the commissioning process, "When we first got hints that the Space Rush might be coming, I commissioned dozens of Medium Corvettes, packed them to the gills with sensors and hired a couple dozen crewmembers on each to send on deepspace missions to points of interest ahead of the Rush itself." This strategic move positioned Luminar BioTech at the forefront of interstellar discovery.

A Mission Into the Shroud

The LBT Aphelion, one such Rover-Class vessel, ventured into the mysterious Shroud surrounding Raidne. To counter the Shroud's unparalleled interference with Quantum communications, the Aphelion relied on probe-launched reports to keep Luminar BioTech informed. This daring mission yielded groundbreaking results: the discovery of alien life on Raidne IV, specifically the xenophobic warrior-species, the Zhrak. However, the encounter left the Aphelion severely damaged, forcing it to flee to Raidne III for refuge.

Promises Made on Credit

Captain Chet Jaycen's unauthorized promises to the Carimon Emergency Provisional Stratocracy have become a defining aspect of the Aphelion's story. Despite lacking corporate sanction, Jaycen committed Luminar BioTech to supporting Carimon's war effort against the Zhrak. These assurances were reiterated even after the Aphelion's crew sought shelter with CEPS following their defeat by Pheonix Bioengineering's vessels. The implications of Jaycen's commitments remain uncertain, potentially jeopardizing Luminar BioTech's relationships with both Carimon and PBE, which prioritizes xenodiplomacy over colonial recovery.

Power Generation

Class 8 Capacitor

Propulsion

FF-Hypersphere Class O Engine

Weapons & Armament

Multiphasic Laser Turret
Torpedo Bay

Armor and defense

Biochitin (10 layers)
Defense Screen

Communication Tools & Systems

LazComm
RadioComm
Quantix Comms

Sensors

Omnispectral Sensors
Chemo-Destroying Sensors
Photon Vibration Analysis
Background Radiation Lensing
Sensor Probes

Additional & auxiliary systems

Aeroform Hull
Active Camouflage 10
Landing Gear
Landing Bay
Habitat 10, 60 cabins, 1 workspace
SI, Holographic Terminal Scientific Bridge

Hangars & docked vessels

Launch Bay

Class

Medium Corvette

Designation

LBT

Manufacturer

Luminar BioTech

Owning Organization

Luminar BioTech

Current location

Carimon

Price

$49,102,750