H.M.S Rapture

==== Overview ====
HMS Rapture, also known as the Stellar Fortress, is a landmark dreadnought class vessel within the Quantonian Empire's fleet, representing the peak of Gigastructural Engineering. Initially conceived as HMS Lifeseeder, a colonization vessel, it was transformed mid-construction into a formidable warship. Commissioned in 3011 and completed in 3061, HMS Rapture symbolizes the Empire’s technological prowess and military strength.
==== Evolution and Design ====
Originally designed to deploy colonies across star systems rapidly, HMS Rapture’s purpose shifted dramatically when the Empire's military recognized the potential of incorporating state-of-the-art weaponry into its structure. The most defining feature of the ship is the QTS-230-GSC Giga Coil Cannon, a massive coilgun that integrates seamlessly into the vessel's framework, extending over half its length. This weapon is powered by four dedicated fusion reactors and uses specialized ammunition known as GSC-01 Voidstrike Rounds, capable of faster-than-light travel and delivering catastrophic planetary strikes from light-years away.
==== Ammunition and Capabilities ====
The Giga Coil Cannon utilizes Voidstrike Rounds equipped with Rift Drives, allowing them to exit FTL close to their targets for precise, high-impact strikes. These rounds can be outfitted with various payloads, including the Doswire-06 High Yield Catalyst Bomb, which can obliterate large portions of a planet's surface, and the Shrapshot, designed to scatter shrapnel across a wide area to disable enemy operations without total destruction.
==== Construction and Features ====
HMS Rapture's construction was an enormous undertaking, requiring the concerted effort of over 800,000 workers and numerous support ships and platforms. Materials and components were sourced primarily from the Derinsaru System, with significant portions manufactured in space to suit the ship's massive scale. The dreadnought stretches 50 miles in length, 15 miles in width, and 2 miles in height, with a design that includes extensive self-sufficiency features such as asteroid mining, internal foundries, and hydroponic farms to support its crew indefinitely.
==== Defense and Lifestyle ====
Apart from its primary weapon, HMS Rapture is equipped with a standard yet upscaled array of military hardware, including missile silos, autocannons, and railguns. Its defenses feature multi-layered Quantasium Steel armor and strategically placed repulsor fields that can deflect incoming projectiles. The ship also offers a range of amenities for its crew, including restaurants, entertainment centers, and fitness facilities, ensuring that the onboard environment supports both operational readiness and crew morale.
==== Energy and Propulsion ====
The propulsion of HMS Rapture is facilitated by a colossal Rift Drive, designed to handle the substantial demands of such a large vessel. The ship itself is powered by multiple Fusion Reactor Cores, which provide the necessary energy for all onboard systems and operations. However, the immense energy requirements of the Giga Coil Cannon mean that the ship must temporarily suspend other major functions during its charge and discharge cycles, a necessary compromise to harness such extraordinary firepower.
==== Strategic Role and Legacy ====
Commissioned by Emperor Rulket Vorterian and proclaimed the flagship of the fleet, HMS Rapture not only serves as a weapon of war but also as a symbol of the Empire’s capacity to project power across the stars. Its very existence is a testament to the Empire's engineering capabilities and strategic foresight, serving both as a deterrent and as a direct method of enforcing its will in interstellar matters.