Buzzard-class

The Buzzard-class is a modern design of light corvette, designed by Mr Crazy and employed by Trident Foundries.
== Description ==
The Buzzard-class follows a different design philosophy than other Mr Crazy-designed Trident ships; it is designed to be tougher than equivalent ships, often sacrificing other systems for this toughness. Its exterior is similarly industrial and utilitarian in appearance. Its shielding is slightly lower than equivalent ships, however.
=== Exterior ===
The Buzzard-class has a utilitarian and industrial exterior. 
The front holds the cockpit module, which is visually similar to the Phantom-class cockpit module, and the main beam bank. 
The midsection houses the bottom-mounted Archer missile launchers, communications equipment and brightly coloured power transfer conduits. In addition, the beam's main power conduit is located here, glowing blue with raw Zero-point energy. The midsection is heavily reinforced against attack.
The aft houses the two powerful sublight thrusters. In addition, there are four massive heat radiators located above and below each engine, which vent the excess heat generated by the overpowered impulse drive assembly and fusion core into space as infrared radiation. The radiators also double as large armour sheets which serve to keep enemy fire away from the main ship. Later Trident Foundries models of the Buzzard have three sublight engines and no fins above the extreme aft section, unlike the pre-Foundries variant.
=== Interior ===
There is little habitable interior in a Buzzard; only the two-person cockpit is accessible. This is filled with conduits and computer consoles which display the status of different parts of the ship.
== History ==
=== 2316 ===
The Buzzard was conceived at the eve of Trident's association with Trinova Technologies, as a test ship for a new style of Trident vessels. It was initially successful with Trinova border patrol fleets.
However after the Trinova-Trident relationship broke down, Buzzards were taken into the new Trident Navy, where they serve alongside Hyperions, Phantoms and Crossbows as fast attack and patrol ships.
=== 2317 ===
The Buzzard received a much-needed refit in late March, bringing the weapons and power systems up to date.
== Usage ==
The Buzzard-class has, in addition to it's primary role as light corvette, been used in the following roles:
* General attack
* Interceptor
* AI Drone
* Defence Vessel
Category:Ships
Category:Corvettes
Category:Trident Industries