Ragnaros Hegemony

The Ragnaros Hegemony fleet is based upon hard hitting long range fire and maneuverability. Battle groups almost always consist of two elements; screening ships which protect against fighters and missile attacks and battle line ships.  Battle groups will strive to keep the engagement range open, but if pressed by the enemy into closer ranged engagements they do have the capability of inflicting heavy damage but only at the cost of leaving themselves vulnerable to small craft action. Fleet unit crews train constantly and utilize highly developed targeting systems to provide murderously accurate fire against enemy combatants.

The Ragnaros Hegemony fleet uses screens instead of shields. This is both a strength and a weakness in that it enables their ships to project heavy shields towards the enemy, yet by doing so, leaves the vessel seriously exposed in the opposite direction. To this end, Ragnaros battle groups use a combination of mines and lighter units tasked with providing defensive fire to protect their exposed flanks. Electronic countermeasures and armor plating help provide additional protection to their ships but are considered last ditch defenses only.

Standard Equipment on all Ragnaros Hegemony fleet units is as follows;
Armor Plating
Hyperdrive
Fire Control
Countermeasures

Tech Levels are based on a +3/-3 progression

(69)  Buldyr Class Light Escort
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  2  1
Engines:  8  4
Shields: -
Weapons:  1 [x]  2 [x]  3 [x]  4 [-]  5 [-]  6 [-]
[X]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ABCD]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures, Mines (2)

Intended for anti-fighter and missile defense screening of the main fleet formation the Buldyr class light escort also serves in a limited system patrol and commerce defense role. During combat, the ship will deploy mines to protect its vulnerable stern areas and/or to provide area denial to enemy ship maneuvers.  This class is almost never sent alone against enemy ships being only lightly armed and defended.

(107)  Magnos Class Heavy Escort
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  3  2  1
Engines:  8  6  3
Shields: -
Weapons:  1 [x]  2 [x]  3 [x]  4 [x]  5 [-]  6 [-]
[X]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]  [BDF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures, Mines (3)

Intended for anti-fighter and missile defense screening of the main fleet formation the Magnos class heavy escort also serves in as a system patrol and commerce defense ship. During combat, the ship will deploy mines to protect its vulnerable stern areas and/or to provide area denial to enemy ship maneuvers.  This class is better armed than the smaller Buldyr class and is sometimes seen engaging light warships during combat.

(160)  Wodyn Class Destroyer
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  7  6  5  3  2
Shields: -
Weapons:  1 [xz]  2 [xz]  3 [x]  4 [y]  5 [y]  6 [y]
[X]  Coil Rifle, 8/ 16/ 24, 4+, 1/ 5/ 2, Starship Exclusive, Slow Firing, Piercing +2, Ammo (10)
[G]   [G]
[Y]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [BDF]
[Z]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[EF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures

The Wodyn class destroyer has the primary role of targeting and destroying enemy screening elements. It is also the standard anti-piracy ship encountered with merchant convoys and system patrol missions. The Wodyn class destroyer is sometimes included in 'wolf-packs' tasked with commerce raiding. The limited ammunition of its coil rifles makes it less than optimal in this role however.

(146)  Helia Class Raider
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  6  5  4  3  2
Shields: -
Weapons:  1 [xy]  2 [x]  3 [x]  4 [y]  5 [y]  6 [y]
[X]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [BDF]
[Y]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[ACE]   [BDF]  [HGI]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures, Marines (10),
Carrier (25)- Boarding Pods only

The Helia class raider is used exclusively for anti-commerce missions and raids deep behind enemy lines. Since its armaments are all energy weapons, its mission duration is limited only by food and repair needs. Typical tactics for raider captains is to cripple enemy ships before boarding with marines to finish off any defenders, make repairs, and then fly their prize back to Ragnaros.  Helia class raiders are almost never encountered as part of standard fleet formations unless the situation is dire.  In such situations, the Helia raider is most useful in protecting the rear and flanks of the main formation.

(254)  Hydahl Class Escort Cruiser
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Shields: -
Weapons:  1 [x]  2 [x]  3 [x]  4 [x]  5 [y]  6 [y]
[X]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [ACE]   [BDF]   [BDF]
[Y]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[ACEF]   [BDEF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures, Mines (7)

The Hydahl class escort cruiser is designed to actively engage enemy fighters and missiles as part of the main fleet battle line. This vessel is also seen in a commerce protection and escort role as needed. The Hydahl class cruiser has a secondary role involving the engagement and destruction of light enemy units and screening elements. Like the escort vessels, this ship class is equipped with mines to deny the enemy maneuver area along the flanks of the fleet or to force them into optimal fire lanes for the main battle units.

(225)  Riff Class Attack Cruiser
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Shields: -
Weapons:  1 [xz]  2 [x]  3 [x]  4 [y]  5 [y]  6 [z]
[X]  Coil Rifle, 8/ 16/ 24, 4+, 1/ 5/ 2, Starship Exclusive, Slow Firing, Piercing +2, Ammo (15)
[G]   [G]   [G]
[Y]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [BDF]
[Z]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[ACEF]   [BDEF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures

The Riff class attack cruiser is designed to engage and destroy enemy light battle units and to serve in a fast flank attack role against enemy formations. It is the lightest main battle line unit within the Ragnaros Hegemony fleet and like the destroyer, suffers from a limited ammunition supply for its coil rifles.  This vessel is also used to garrison rear area systems such as supply depots or primary commerce routes, often intercepting and destroying enemy raiders.

(331)  Brigitt Class Patrol Cruiser
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  5  5  4  4  3  3  2  2  1
Screens: 12  11  10  8  7  6  4  3  2
Weapons:  1 [xz]  2 [x]  3 [y]  4 [y]  5 [z]  6 [z]
[X]  Coil Rifle, 8/ 16/ 24, 4+, 1/ 5/ 2, Starship Exclusive, Slow Firing, Piercing +2, Ammo (16)
[G]   [G]
[Y]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [BDF]
[Z]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[ACE]   [ACE]   [BDF]   [BDF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures, Marines (7),
Carrier (25) – Boarding Pods only

The Brigitt class patrol cruiser is assigned the task of patrolling the borders of the Ragnaros Hegemony and ensuring the security of the hegemony colonies. This cruiser is powerful enough to engage and destroy the typical pirate and carries a small marine compliment which it uses just for such instances. The Brigitt class patrol cruiser can also be incorporated into front line battle formations to good effect. 

(394)  Lyriki Class Heavy Cruiser
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  12  11  10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  6  6  5  5  4  4  3  3  2  2  1  1
Screens: 12  11  10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Weapons:  1 [x]  2 [x]  3 [y]  4 [y]  5 [z]  6 [-]
[X]  Coil Rifle, 8/ 16/ 24, 4+, 1/ 5/ 2, Starship Exclusive, Slow Firing, Piercing +2, Ammo (21)
[G]   [G]   [G]
[Y]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [ACE]   [BDF]   [BDF]
[Z]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[EF]   [EF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures

The Lyriki class heavy cruiser is the primary unit of the main battle squadrons. They are tasked with providing support fire to heavier fleet units against enemy capitol ships.  In their secondary role, this ship class provides close anti-fighter and missile defense for the primary battle line ships.  The Lyriki class heavy cruiser may also serve as a command unit for detached combat formations, a role that it fills with distinction.

(568)  Thorin Class Battlecruiser
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  15  14  13  12  11  10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  5  5  5  4  4  4  3  3  3  2  2  2  1  1  1
Screens: 18  17  16  15  14  12  11  10  9  8  6  5  4  3  2
Weapons:  1 [x]  2 [x]  3 [y]  4 [y]  5 [z]  6 [z]
[X]  Coil Rifle, 8/ 16/ 24, 4+, 1/ 5/ 2, Starship Exclusive, Slow Firing, Piercing +2, Ammo (32)
[G]   [G]   [G]   [G]
[Y]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [ACE]   [BDF]   [BDF]
[Z]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[ACE]   [BDF]   [CE]   [DF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures

The Thorin class battlecruiser is the primary battle line unit tasked with the engagement and destruction of enemy capitol units. Typically supported by heavy cruisers and lighter screening elements, the four massive coil rifles of this vessel can quickly decimate all but the most heavily armored enemy ship.

(659)  Syrtur Class Battleship
Tech Levels E+1 S0 G0 W0 F-1
Hull:  18  17  16  15  14  13  12  11  10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Engines:  5  5  5  5  4  4  4  4  3  3  3  2  2  2  2  1  1  1
Screens: 18  17  16  15  14  13  12  11  10  9  8  7  6  5  4  3  2  1
Weapons:  1 [x]  2 [x]  3 [y]  4 [y]  5 [z]  6 [z]
[X]  Coil Rifle, 8/ 16/ 24, 4+, 1/ 5/ 2, Starship Exclusive, Slow Firing, Piercing +2, Ammo (36)
[G]   [G]   [G]   [G]
[Y]  Close Defense Gun, 3/ 6/ 9, 4+, 2/ 1/ 1, Anti-Fighter, Inverted Range Based ROF
[ACE]   [ACE]   [BDF]   [BDF]
[Z]  Plaser Cannon, 4/ 8/ 12, 4+, 1/ 2/ 2, Starship Exclusive
[ACE]   [ACE]   [ACE]   [BDF]   [BDF]   [BDF]
Specials: Hyperdrive, Armor Plating, Fire Control, Countermeasures, Marines (9)

The Syrtur class battleship when seen, serves as the command ship for main battle line formations.  Rather than engage enemy capitol units exclusively, this vessel supports the main battle line as a whole, directing its massive firepower where it is seen to be needed.  Unlike most battle line units, the Syrtur class battleship has a moderately sized marine contingent aboard to provide both shipboard security and bolster damage control parties when necessary.</r>