List of Achaemenid Vessels

One unique aspect of the vessels used by the Achaemenid Kingdom is how modular they are. Many designs are based off of old captured or stolen pirate vessels used by the Artisynth when they were still known as the Children of God terrorist group, as well as other vessels they took apart and reassembled using parts from other ships they had. As a result, several ships used by the Kingdom have a very piecemeal aesthetic. Nevertheless, they're just as strong and capable as ships used by other galactic powers.

## The Xerxes

### Armaments:

'Starkiller' supergun. Point-defense system.

Mass driver cannons.

Multiple CIWS cannons.

Energy shielding.

EMP.

### Notable Features:

Tractor beam.Artisynth creation machines.

## Crew

### Total Crew:

100,000

Formerly the Shaitan, the Xerxes dreadnought sails around the darkness surrounding Karbala and defends the planet from any potential threats that dare close in on it. During it's transition from colony ship to dreadnought, cabins that once held many fleeing Artisynth during their journey across the galaxy were turned into ammo wells, weapons bays, and generator rooms, turning what was once the last refuge of the Artisynth into one of their most powerful weapons. Due to it's defensive nature, only during extreme circumstances would the Xerxes ever be deployed.

The ancient colony ship, now combat-capable.

## Crew

### Total Crew:

3,500

Named after the Holy Father Most High, the Kourosh line of battleships have the distinct honor of being one of the few original designs created by the Artisynth without borrowing parts from any other previous vessel. These battleships are the armored fist of the Kingdom, able to dish out plenty of damage towards the enemy before they realize what's happened.

The armored fist of the Kingdom.

## AKV Darius-Class Carrier

### Notable Features:

what the fuck are those things on the front

## Crew

### Total Crew:

6,000 (Not counting aircraft pilots)

Quite a lengthy vessel that's capable enough to carry an entire air wing inside. The numerous hangars and bays on the Darius-class carriers carry enough craft on board to blot out the stars themselves. Should multiple carriers be in one location, whatever thing that is unfortunate enough to be their target will be absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer number of craft they're able to deploy.

An entire air wing rests inside.

## AKV Artaxerxes-Class Dreadnought

### Notable Features:

god imagine giant rubber band balls being shot out of that thing

## Crew

### Total Crew:

15,000

Essentially smaller versions of the Xerxes. These dreadnoughts, despite being a scaled-down version of the Xerxes, are still to be feared as they possess a miniature version of the Xerxes' starkiller cannon.

Smaller than the Xerxes, but stronger than most.

## AKV Cambyses-Class Cruiser

### Notable Features:

its like someone slipped on a radioactive banana peel

## Crew

### Total Crew:

1,000

Whenever the Kingdom requires an area to be scouted or when a target needs to be attacked quickly, a cruiser is sent to do the job. The Cambyses-class cruiser isn't as powerful as the other vessels used by the kingdom, but where it lacks in firepower, it makes up in maneuverability. Quick and agile, the cruiser fulfills the need for a fast attack vessel.

Swift and nimble.

## Crew

### Total Crew:

350

Loaded with rockets and lasers, the Bardiya-class destroyer excels at taking down smaller craft with it's arsenal.

Rockets and lasers.