TREL - RENEGADE STEALTH BATTLESHIP

Last modified: 10/31/01

RPG Stats by Kamikazi ( co366thaw@hotmail.com )
Design layout adapted from DAVE DEITRICH (deitrich@mcs.net )
Background info provided by Shadow Works Industries

BACKGROUND

The Trel  is a warship fitted with the most advanced ECM and electronic warfare systems, and a new Cloaking Device stolen from a wrecked Special Operations starship. (See the Monitor II Experimental Stealth Frigate for more details.) When this system is active it enables the ship to be nearly "invisible" to enemy radar, tracking, targeting, and early warning systems as well as all invisible in all visual spectrums, making it difficult if not impossible to see them or lock onto the ship with weapons or by any other means. Computers will not notice the ship at all while its cloaked as its' signature will be filtered out by the system because it will be evaluated as ambient artifact. Mass and Movement detectors also will not pick up the ship because of similar computation system filters.

RPG STATS

Crew: 260 total

Ship's Crew: 216

VF Pilots: 24

Zentradi/Meltrandi Troops: 20

 

(1) Main Body                                  16,000
    Bridge                                      2,000
(2) Sensor Array (behind bridge)                  800
(3) Main Engines/Power Plants (1)               7,000 each
(3) Secondary Engines (4)                       1,250 each
(3) Small Guidance thrusters (24)                 200 each
    Long-Range Missile Launchers (4)              500 each
    Medium-Range Missile Launchers (12)           250 each
    Retractable Laser Turrets (12)                200 each
    Small Airlocks/Access Hatches (8)             250 each
    Flight Deck Airlock (2)                       500
    Outer Hull (per 40ft area)                    120
    Interior walls (per 20ft)                      20
(4) Force Field                                15,000

1.  Depleting the MDC of the main body will put the battleship out of commission. All internal systems will shut down, including life support and internal gravity. The ship itself will be an unsalvageable floating wreck.
2. Destroying the IR masking tower on the belly will deprive the ship of all forms of long range communications, radar and targeting. The range and targeting capabilities of the secondary systems are equal to that of a VF-11 Thunderbolt . The ship can still operate, but is at -3 on initiative, -3 to strike, and number of attacks per melee of the weapon systems are reduced by half. Also by destroying the IR masking tower the passive stealth systems (not the cloaking device) are severely effected eliminating the ship's passive stealth capabilities as well.
3. Depleting the MDC of the main engines will force the ship to rely on its secondary engines. Depleting the MDC of the main engines AND secondary engines will leave the ship adrift in space. If in an atmosphere, the ship will crash (destruction of the main engines will render the antigravity system useless due to loss of power).
4. Depleting the MDC of the Force field will shut it down until it can fully regenerate. The Force Field is similar in design to the Omni-Directional Barrier on the SDF-1. The Barrier can sustain 15,000 MDC, and regenerates at a rate of 2,500 MDC per melee round. Whilst engaged though nothing can pass into our out of the circumference of the shield, so the ship will be unable to open fire.

SPEEDS:

Speed (sublight): 0.20 speed of light (32,000 miles per second)

Speed (Auxiliary Drives): Mach 3
Space Fold: Range Unlimited (1 light year every 6 minutes)
Planet bound:

Can land if necessary but not designed to maneuver in an atmosphere. Can only land in a body of water (does not have landing gear).

Maximum Range: Unlimited (estimated 20 year life span, which can be extended with regular maintenance and overhauls)

Note: The Trel is extremely agile (in starship terms) and get an additional +2 to dodge (plus stealth or cloaking bonuses) when avoiding fire from enemy starships or Protodeviln.

STATISTICAL DATA:

Length:  ft (244 m)
Height:  ft (40 m) including Bridge Tower

Width:  ft (75 m) at maximum cross-section
Weight: 235,000 tons (standard)

Power System:

Modified ORTEC/General Galaxy Main nuclear/solar reactor

Fold System:

Modified ORTEC/Shinnakasu/General Galaxy Advanced Fold Cluster with Varuta enhancements

Sublight Drive:

Modified ORTEC/Centinel Impulse Drive Cluster

Gravity Control System: Internal

Auxiliary Engine:

Shinnakasu/Shinsei Industries/Agar Nuclear Pulse Rocket Motor Cluster

Sensor System: Standard & Subspace Mass Detector

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

1. REFLEX CANNON MAIN GUN: This miniaturized, less powerful version of the heaviest of ship-borne weapons has an effective range of 60,000 miles (96,000 km); at full power it has the effective yield of a 80 MT fusion weapon once every minute. The weapon is located in an aperture in the center forward body. If utilized against starships, a direct hit would vaporize the target vessel. The weapon could also be set to a wider dispersal. In this setting, it was capable of clearing a wide area of fighters and other mecha, although starships in this area would only be blinded. The cannon is mounted in the center of the hull in a fixed forward firing position. The disadvantage of the weapon is the tremendous power it consumes. Even when connected to the battleship's powerful engines the cannon takes a full 5 MINUTES (20 melee rounds) to recharge between shots.

   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Heavy Assault
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
   • RANGE: 20,000 miles (48,000 km) in an atmosphere. Double in space.
   • DAMAGE: Destroys EVERYTHING in its path, regardless of MDC and movement. The only way to avoid obliteration is to avoid being in the path of the beam! If used against a planet, the beam causes 3D6x1,000,000 MD (!), leaving only a radioactive crater 2D6x10 miles long and 3D6x100 feet deep. The resulting shockwave will also cause substantial damage to surrounding terrain for an additional 1D6x10 miles from the edge of the crater. If used in a dispersion pattern, the cannon fires a broad field of energy over a 10 mile wide area. Everything in the effected area takes 4D6x100 MD. (Note: A sufficiently strong force field can deflect/absorb the beam if necessary. Examples of such fields include multiple pinpoint barrier shields layered on top of each other and barriers generated by stronger Protodeviln beings. A force field must have AT LEAST 20,000 MDC capacity before it can resist a heavy particle beam of this magnitude.)
   • RATE OF FIRE: Once per 5 minutes (20 melees) if connected to the New Macross battle carrier. If separated, the gunship contains generators that can recharge the cannon in 1 hour (240 melees).
   • PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited.

    

2. HEAVY PARTICLE BEAM CANNON: Situated underneath the front of the Battleship the Heavy Particle Beam Cannon is mounted in a rotating turret. It is very powerful, but has a short range. The cannon has a 270 degree range of motion and can be raised and lowered 45 degrees.

   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assault
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
   • RANGE: 8 miles (12.8 km) in an atmosphere. Double in space.
   • DAMAGE: 2D6x1000 M.D. per blast
   • RATE OF FIRE: Cannon may be fired twice every melee
   • PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited.

    
3. REAR LASER CANNONS: A pair of heavy laser cannons are mounted on either side of the rear thrusters. Each can angle and rotate 180 degrees. 

   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Defense
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
   • RANGE: 15 miles (24km) in an atmosphere. Double in space.
   • DAMAGE: 1D4x1000 M.D. per blast
   • RATE OF FIRE: Cannon may be fired five times every melee.
   • PAYLOAD: Effectively Unlimited.

    

4. LONG RANGE MISSILE LAUNCHERS (4): For heavy assault the Trel is armed with four long-range missile launchers set at key locations along the ship's hull. Each launcher contains 12 missile tubes allowing volleys of up to 12 missiles to be fired at a single target per launcher. Once depleted, the missile launchers are reloaded by an automated loading system that takes 15 seconds (one melee round) to reload all 12 missiles. The long-range of these missiles makes them extremely efficient for battlefield support if smaller ships. Armor-piercing smart missiles are usually used to avoid chances of friendly fighters being shot down by the missiles.

   • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
   • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Defense
   • MISSILE TYPES: Any type of Long Range Missile can be used. 
   • RANGE: 1000+ miles (1600+ km)..
   • SPEED: Varies, typically 1800mph.
   • DAMAGE: Varies, typically 4D6x10 M.D.
   • BLAST RADIUS: Varies, typically 15 feet.
   • RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 4,6 or 12 missiles per launcher.
   • PAYLOAD: Each launcher holds 12 missiles. Once the missiles are expended the launcher is reloaded within 1 round via an automated system. The reload system holds 320 missiles per launcher.

    

5. MEDIUM MISSILE LAUNCHERS (6): For anti-aircraft defense, medium-range missile launchers are set at key locations along the ship's hull. Each launcher contains 8 missile tubes allowing volleys of up to 8 missiles to be fired at a single target per launcher. Once depleted, the missile launchers are reloaded by an automated loading system that takes 15 seconds (one melee round) to reload all 8 missiles. Armor-piercing smart missiles are usually used to avoid chances of friendly fighters being shot down by the missiles.

• PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft
• SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
• MISSILE TYPES: Any type of Medium Range Missile can be used. Smart missiles are commonly used to avoid hitting friendly aircraft.
• RANGE: Varies, typically 60 miles (80.4 km).
• SPEED: Varies, typically 1600mph (2571kmph).
• DAMAGE: Varies, typically 2D4x10 M.D.
• BLAST RADIUS: Varies, typically 15 feet.
• RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 2, 4 or 6 missiles per launcher.
• PAYLOAD: Each launcher holds 8 missiles. Once the missiles are expended the launcher is reloaded within 1 round via an automated system. The reload system holds 128 missiles per launcher.

6. RETRACTABLE LASER TURRETS (12): Retractable laser turrets mounted along the primary hull. These short-range lasers are intended primarily for anti-aircraft and anti-mecha defense, but can do moderate damage against enemy spacecraft if they get too close. When not in use gun turrets are concealed within the hull underneath a sliding hatch.

• PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Mecha
• SECONDARY PURPOSE: Defense
• RANGE: 8000 ft (2400 m)
• DAMAGE: 1D4x10 M.D. per blast
• RATE OF FIRE: Each turret can fire three times per melee (15 seconds), and can be directed at different targets.
• PAYLOAD: Unlimited

7. FORCE FIELD: The Battleships Force Field encompasses the entire ship in a manner identical to that to that of the SDF-1's Omni Directional Barrier. The Force Field can absorb up to 15,000 MD in damage, which regenerates at a rate of 2,500 MDC per melee round. Whilst engaged the Battleship is unable to fire its weapons.

• PRIMARY PURPOSE: Defense (the pinpoint barrier system cannot be used as a weapon)
• RANGE: Totally encircles vessel
• DAMAGE CAPACITY: 15,000 MDC. Regenerates at a rate of 2,500 MD per melee round.
• PAYLOAD: Nearly inexhaustible. Will work as long as system is functional and engines are intact. If main engines are destroyed, the Force Field will loose power and not function.
• NOTE: The Force Field can deflect a heavy particle beam attack, such as the one generated by the Macross Cannon, Zentraedi/Varuta command warships, and some Protodeviln. However, the beam will completely destroy the Force Field and put incredible strain on the, to the point where it may short out. After deflecting an energy beam, roll percentile dice on the table below to determine additional effects/damage.
• 01-05: Lucked out, system will be operational in 1D6 hours.
• 06-20: Minor damage, system will require 4D6 hours to repair.
• 21-35: Major damage, system will require 2D6x10 hours to repair (yes, DAYS of work).
• 36-64: Completely destroyed! System can be rebuilt, but will require new parts and 2D6 DAYS of work to replace.
• 65-79: Major damage, system will require 2D6x10 hours to repair.
• 80-94: Minor damage, system will require 4D6 hours to repair.
• 95-99: Lucked out, system will be operational in 1D6 hours.
• 00: It's a miracle! Trivial damage only, system will be operational again in only 4D6 melee rounds!

SYSTEMS OF NOTE:

• ANTIGRAVITY PROPULSION SYSTEM: The Trel is equipped with an anti-gravity propulsion system used for planetary landings and liftoffs. The system is good for vertical ascent/descent only and can lift the ship at speeds of up to 1,320 feet (400 m) per minute. The system will function so long as the main engines can supply energy to it.
• CLOAKING DEVICE: The Trel is equipped with the most advanced stealth package currently in existence commonly referred to as "The Cloaking Device". When this system is active it enables the ship to be nearly "invisible" to enemy radar, tracking, targeting, and early warning systems as well as all invisible in all visual spectrums, making it difficult if not impossible to see them or lock onto the frigates with weapons or by any other means. The cloaking device gives the Monitor II a +4 to dodge, +3 to strike and automatic initiative in combat when ever this device is engaged. VFs and other close-range combat mecha ARE affected by these systems, as are Protodeviln. The battleship's stealth systems will fail if the main engines are destroyed or disabled. This "Cloaking Device" may only be operated for a maximum extended period of 36 hrs. The generator which enables this amazing system to function requires twice the time to regenerate energy as the system is used.. ie, if you cloak for 15hrs you require another 30hrs before you may cloak again. Thus, after use, the system must be allowed to regenerate to the full 36hr capacity before you may cloak again. (So, if you cloak for 3hrs, then you can't cloak again for another 6 hrs... this system must be used carefully). Yes weapons may be fired during this cloaking period, however their discharge, and trajectories will give away the ships position and being cloaked doesn't mean you can't be hit, run into something or shot, just that you're "invisible". Active sensor systems such as radar, and communications that aren't laser type and radar jamming will give away your position as well. Visibly this system only slightly distorts the background, if the ship remains stationary no such distortion will be observed. The likelihood of someone that is very attentive noticing the distortion is 10% but the likelihood of them realizing it is a ship: 0% (if they don't know of its existence) 5% (if they know of its existence). Computers will not notice the ship at all while its cloaked as its' signature will be filtered out by the system because it will be evaluated as ambient artifact. Mass and Movement detectors also will not pick up the ship because of similar computation system filters. It might be possible to detect the ship by the gravitational effects that it would exert on space and very small objects around it, but again it is very unlikely as computers on other ships and fighters, as well as people that do not know of its existence wouldn't even think to do it.
• ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES (ECM) "STEALTH" SYSTEMS: The Trel ECM and "Stealth Systems" are identical to those found on the Northampton Class Stealth Frigate. These systems disrupt enemy radar and tracking systems, making it difficult for them to lock onto the frigates with weapons. The stealth systems give the carrier a +3 to dodge, +2 to strike and +1 on initiative in combat WITH OTHER STARSHIPS ONLY. VFs and other close-range combat mecha are not affected by these systems, nor are Protodeviln. The frigate's stealth systems will fail if the main engines are destroyed or disabled. These systems are augmented by the passive stealth design of the ship.
• HYPERSPACE COMMUNICATIONS: Based on the same technology as the space fold system, the hyperspace communications relay allows faster-than-light communication between UN Spacy starships and other vessels or planetary bases. Hyperspace communications are still not instantaneous, however. Audio/video communication travels through hyperspace at a rate of about 5 seconds per light year, so messages communicated over vast distances can still take days, weeks, or months to arrive.
• LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS: The command carrier has sufficient life support to provide breathable air and comfortable temperatures for 750 people for up to 20 years (air is recycled). In an emergency the life support system can support up to 1,000 people at one time, though living conditions onboard will get extremely cramped at that point. The frigate also holds sufficient food and water to support 750 people for up to 6 months. 
• LONG-RANGE LASER/SATELLITE RELAY COMMUNICATIONS: The impressive communications array of the carrier can communicate with up to 1,200 craft simultaneously at ranges of up to 1100 miles (1,775 km). This range can be boosted indefinitely by using satellites or other spacecraft as to relay communications.
• LONG-RANGE RADAR: The radar array of the Trel is equally as impressive as the communication system, and can track and identify up to 2,000 craft simultaneously. The radar system has a 2,000 mile/3,200 km range.
• SPACE FOLD SYSTEM: For FTL propulsion, the battleship is equipped with an ORTEC/Shinnakasu/General Galaxy Advanced Fold System Cluster, capable of propelling it through hyperspace at speeds up to 3.28x10^10 mps (5.25x10^10 kmps), or 1 light year per 6 minutes. The range of the fold drive is theoretically unlimited except by the life expectancy of the spacecraft.
• SUBLIGHT ENGINES: As a backup to the Fold System, the stealth command carrier is equipped with ORTEC/Centinel Impulse Drive Cluster engines that can propel the craft at speeds up to 0.20 speed of light (32,000 miles per second) in space. Note that these engines are mainly intended for rapid movement inside a planetary system and are not suited for long voyages between star systems. In a planetary atmosphere the frigate is limited to speeds of Mach 3 maximum due to hull stress.
• SUBSPACE MASS SENSORS: The Trel is equipped with subspace sensors, which are based on the same principles as the hyperspace communications array. These sensors can essentially instantly detect mass readings and movement of objects up to 1 AU (93 million miles) distant from the ship, and the readings are used both for early warning and for navigation when traveling at sublight speeds. Readings taken with the subspace sensors are not very detailed (-25% penalty when trying to identify a detected object) and cannot detect objects of less than 60,000 kg (this includes most variable fighters).

MECHA COMPLEMENT (ESTIMATED):

• VF-1 Valkyrie: 8
• VF-4 Lightning: 6
• VF-11 Thunderbolt: 3
• VF-14 Vampire or VA-14 Hunter: 3
• VF-17 Nightmare: 1
• VF-19 Excalibur: 1
• Queadlunn-Rau Power Armor: 8
• Renegade Power Armor: 12
• Shuttles: 4

REFERENCES USED IN THIS DESIGN

• "Doe's All The Worlds' Starship Guide: Stargazer Stealth Frigate Entry"
• Macross II's Battleship
• Jason Jorgensen 's Monitor II -class Experimental Stealth Frigate
• Macross 7 TV series
• Macross II TV Series