Freeda class Battlecruiser

## Offensive and defensive specs

### Armament

2 1000mm spinal mounted coil guns6 35mm flack guns in 6 single turrets240 Helios missile pods

### Hull

A1 Titanium/Tungsten blend (400mm - 1600mm)

## Overview

The midway point between a heavy cruiser and a battleship the battle cruiser is a rare sight in Aetherian and in the Mass Alliance Grand Navy. The Freeda class is named after Empress Freeda Cidel, a famous figure in Ocwus history. The name was picked due to her lighting strikes against light forces while staying mobile against heavy force that outclassed her own.

## History

Not long after the founding of the Mass Alliance in 87 DoS the federal government wanted to make a statement about their technological and industrial ability by making a fast capital ship. In 91 DoS the requirements were laid out to military contractors and the Thental based company Sylpheed Arms.inc put forth the design that would become the Freeda, coming in at half the cost of the other proposals. As such it was chosen and would officially begin construction in 96 DoS. The first of the line the MAS-Freeda would be complete in 109 DoS. However by the time it was complete the redesign of the Everest class had become a major point of funding and lessoned the attention the Freeda classes got. This lead to a 10 year stretch of lack of funding for the rest of the Freeda constructions. It took till 126 DoS for the initial run of 5 to be complete.

During the construction time the most eastern territories in the Mass Alliance seceded and formed the Independent Coalition of Planets (ICP) leading to the banning of Privet Military Companies (PMC). As such the Mass Alliance Office of Requisitions (MAOR) was told to complete the project and finish the line. The remaining 10 ships would be completed at 149 DoS, two years before the Grey Fleet Crisis.

Before the Grey Fleet Crisis the Freeda class was given the position of a heavy patrol ship, the center of small task forces that would do shows of force along the Mass Alliance boarders with the United Cantium Conglomerate and ICP. After the Grey Fleet Crisis this was put to patrols in the farthest regions of the Mass Alliance that require a more heavy hand to avoid another secession crisis.

In 177 DoS at the outbreak of the Serpent war it was suggested to recall and upgrade the fire power of the Freeda. This was rejected in favor of building more Valiant's and an additional Everest.

## Design

### Weapons

At the time of its construction the Freeda boasted one of the most powerful spinal mounted coil guns in existence. Able to slug up to a meter wide round down range at over a hundred kilometers a second. The Freeda was also equipped with what was assumed to be a near fleet level of missile pods. However as point-defense became more wide spread up to the the late 100's DoS the amount of missiles that needed to be fired to destroy a single ship increased dramatically, leaving the Freeda with an above average amount for a ship of its size.

In contrast the Freeda's point defense appears weak at first glance. With only six 35mm flack guns mounted on its dorsal and ventral hull. It was recommended that this be updated for modern conflict, however this was dismissed as a number of missile pods could be used to fire ball pins to intercept incoming missiles.

### Engines

The Freeda uses 8 toroidal fusion reactors, similar to those found on the Valiant MkIII, allowing the Freeda to output a massive amount of energy. Most of this energy is used by the Freeda's massive twin fusion engines that can push the ship up to nearly 80 m/s². With the addition of the four stern mounted guiding thrusters this allowed the Freeda to reach incredible sub-light speeds for a ship of its size. The Freeda class also has 4 forward mounted fusion engines to help in turning the ship or slowing its speed. This gives the ship alarming maneuverability for its size.

## Cost

Construction price: Shards

Armor cost: Shards

Weapon cost: Shards

Internal systems cost: Shards

Total cost: Shards

## Known ships

* MAS-Freeda-C.O Unknown
* MAS-Runic knight -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Flexile Sentry -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Royal Authority -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Dragon Slayer -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Storm Chaser -C.O Unknown
* MAS-White Lion -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Crimson Wings -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Abyss Walker -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Red Wolf -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Starscourge -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Regal Spirit -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Bitter Frost -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Moonlight Queen -C.O Unknown
* MAS-Dancer of Grace -C.O Unknown