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Firespit-class Cruiser
The origin of the Firespit class cruiser in unfortunatly lost, although it is believed to have originated from the colony world of Demeter, sometime around 2320. Sold primarily to the Colonial Militia, this is one of the only vessels the Militia acquires firsthand. It is perfect for its duties, being both fast and well-armed, though lacking in shields and armour. However, this does little to reduce its effectiveness, as it usually goas up against pirates or similar threats, which tend to be less well-armed than typical militaries. The Firespit, although capable of high spatial velocities, has poor acceleration, and not vey much handling capabilites as well.
The quality of a Firespit's performance hinges mainly on the training and experience of its captain and crew. The Militia unfortunately by its very nature has a problem with standardising officer training, and weeding out opportunists. Many a freighter has sighed in relief upon the appearance of a Firespit, only to groan in disgust after paying Passage fees, and many a pirate has blanched at the sight of a Firespit, only to easily outmaneuver it, board it and claim it as his own.
The Firespit remains, however, a symbol of order and protection thoughtout the Far Reaches and the Periphery. The actions of the CMS Southampton during the pirates raids of 2346-2351 are textbook examples of how much this vessel type can accomplish given the right crew.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED!
Firespit-class Cruiser
The origin of the Firespit class cruiser in unfortunatly lost, although it is believed to have originated from the colony world of Demeter, sometime around 2320. Sold primarily to the Colonial Militia, this is one of the only vessels the Militia acquires firsthand. It is perfect for its duties, being both fast and well-armed, though lacking in shields and armour. However, this does little to reduce its effectiveness, as it usually goas up against pirates or similar threats, which tend to be less well-armed than typical militaries. The Firespit, although capable of high spatial velocities, has poor acceleration, and not vey much handling capabilites as well.
The quality of a Firespit's performance hinges mainly on the training and experience of its captain and crew. The Militia unfortunately by its very nature has a problem with standardising officer training, and weeding out opportunists. Many a freighter has sighed in relief upon the appearance of a Firespit, only to groan in disgust after paying Passage fees, and many a pirate has blanched at the sight of a Firespit, only to easily outmaneuver it, board it and claim it as his own.
The Firespit remains, however, a symbol of order and protection thoughtout the Far Reaches and the Periphery. The actions of the CMS Southampton during the pirates raids of 2346-2351 are textbook examples of how much this vessel type can accomplish given the right crew.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED!