Oeuf Casse
Ajax Class Deep-Space Interceptor
The Ajax was put into production during the Belt War, following the capture of several Earth-loyal orbital facilities by Belter forces. Without the vast resources or sheer number of ships the Belters had at their disposal, Terran nationals decided the best course of action was to create a light strike craft capable of delivering the killing blow to heavier Belter vessels.
Thus, the deep-space interceptor. Built from several standardized components and mounting a heavy nuclear shaped charge as a main weapon, the 'Ajax' project was intended to be launched from a carrier(repurposed from Lunar mass drivers and NEO space-stations, propelled by jury-rigged Orion drives), manoeuvre using a small NERVA engine, and deliver its payload. The unmanned interceptors were also equipped with 8 anti-fighter missiles for use against lighter enemy combatants and guided countermeasures.
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Ajax Class Deep-Space Interceptor
The Ajax was put into production during the Belt War, following the capture of several Earth-loyal orbital facilities by Belter forces. Without the vast resources or sheer number of ships the Belters had at their disposal, Terran nationals decided the best course of action was to create a light strike craft capable of delivering the killing blow to heavier Belter vessels.
Thus, the deep-space interceptor. Built from several standardized components and mounting a heavy nuclear shaped charge as a main weapon, the 'Ajax' project was intended to be launched from a carrier(repurposed from Lunar mass drivers and NEO space-stations, propelled by jury-rigged Orion drives), manoeuvre using a small NERVA engine, and deliver its payload. The unmanned interceptors were also equipped with 8 anti-fighter missiles for use against lighter enemy combatants and guided countermeasures.
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