Shipyard Grades

The shipyard grade system is a classification framework used by the Thoria Empire to categorize its various shipyards based on their production capacity, technological sophistication, and strategic importance. This system assists in streamlining the allocation of resources, prioritizing shipbuilding projects, and ensuring the efficient maintenance and expansion of the imperial fleet.
The shipyard grade system is not concerned with evaluating the quality or capabilities of individual starships produced within these shipyards. Instead, it focuses on assessing the shipyards themselves as industrial facilities. Factors considered include production capacity (measured in tonnage of starships produced per standard year), technological infrastructure (such as advanced automation and robotics), research and development capabilities, and the level of integration within the imperial supply chain.
This system aids in strategic planning by enabling the Thoria Empire to effectively distribute shipbuilding resources. Higher-grade shipyards are typically tasked with constructing capital ships, advanced fleet units, and experimental prototypes, while lower-grade shipyards may handle smaller vessels and routine maintenance.
== Grades ==
Grade I: Prima - Small-scale shipyards primarily engaged in the construction of civilian vessels, transport ships, and basic patrol craft. Limited capacity and technological sophistication.
Grade II: Gradus - Moderate-sized shipyards capable of producing frigates, corvettes, and some light cruisers. They possess improved automation systems and infrastructure for more efficient shipbuilding.
Grade III: Adeptus - Large and well-equipped shipyards with the capacity to build a wide range of medium-sized warships, including cruisers and destroyer classes. These shipyards also handle maintenance and repair tasks.
Grade IV: Fabrica Navalis - Major shipyards equipped to construct capital ships like battleships and carriers. They possess advanced technological capabilities and integrated supply chains to ensure the construction of large vessels is efficient.
Grade V: Exemplum - Highly specialized and strategically important shipyards, often located in entire star systems, dedicated solely to producing the largest and most powerful ships of the Empire, such as supercarriers, dreadnoughts, and colossal battleships. These shipyards possess immense production capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and an integrated network of supporting facilities.
Grade VI: Magnus - Centralized shipyard complexes that focus on advanced prototype construction and R&D for cutting-edge ship technologies. These shipyards contribute to innovation and future fleet developments. Many of these shipyards are equal to grade IV not greater to an Exemplum Shipyard for grade VI is simply a special designation for a special shipyard not one of greater magnitude than grade V.