INTACT Ship and Mecha Recognition Guide
This is a brief review of your training, pilots. This is a standardized warship chart customized with most relevant ship types and notes of importance. This is not a complete list
- Legate Augustus Stark, INTACT Intelligence Section Chief
Ares-class Assault Carrier
Threat Level: S Image
Combining the power of a battleship with the airwing of a fleet carrier, the Ares-class assault carrier is a fleet flagship built only in small quantities. Bristling with anti-capital and anti-suit ordnance, this ship is designed to survive even a full squadron's attacks. Fortunately, it is on our side.
Norway-class Battleship
Threat Level: A Image
The SFN mainline battleship is designed for leading smaller fleets and providing a heavy anti-capital ship strike capability. It was built to take into account modern mobile suit tactics, and thus carries more anti-suit weaponry and superior targeting compared to the previous generation of battleships, at the cost of only marginal increases in firepower. Combined with the large air wing, a Norway-class is a tough target for even an elite suit squadron.
Rio De Janeiro-class Cruiser
Threat Level: C Image
The smallest vessels in SFN use to carry fighters, these ships are the core of the SFN fleet. Though capable of limited independent operations, they generally serve as battleship escorts and as mainline anti-pirate forces. They have been mass-produced, and the design has been extremely refined. The Rio De Janeiro-class has few weaknesses, but no true strengths.
London-class Heavy Cruiser
Threat Level: B Image
Vessels such the SFS Calais are heavy cruisers designed for long-range unsupported operations. They have large stores and fuel capacity, as well as a scaled down version of the battleship drive system and weapon emplacements. These ships also have superior sensors and ECM system compared to the rest of the fleet, as well as large suit hangars. Unfortunately, the armor on the London-class is fairly weak for its size, and they must rely on ECM and superior range to survive a capital ship onslaught.
Jane Tanner-class Destroyer
Threat Level: D Image
A simple escort craft built to serve as a guard against pirates and light craft, this class is easily outmatched by any cruiser, and is not durable enough to stand up to the attacks of an INTACT-level squadron. However, these little ships are designed for intercepting fast moving missiles and Raptor drones, and even the main armament is designed for anti-suit use.
League of Outer Stars Fleet
Pirates and Local Militias
Kilimanjaro-class Battleship
Threat Level: B Image
The principle battleship of the SFN in the System War, the Kilimanjaro-class was a dreaded silhouette for the rebels and a symbol of Federation power afterward. With the commissioning of new Ares class battleships, the old warhorse was sold off to allied states. While a bit outdated, the Kilimanjaro-class is still a battleship capable of holding its own. Mobile Suit teams should engage these vessel only in a coordinated attack.
Liberator-class Battleship
Threat Level: B Image
The last design of rebel battleship was fortunately built in small numbers, but most those not destroyed fled to unoccupied space. These vessels quite simple outclass anything less than a modern League or SFN battleship, and are legendary for taking a pounding and shredding cruisers easily. While the Liberator is less of a threat to mobile suits than to capital ships, it should not be underestimated. A linear flak cannon is no less deadly for its age, and these ship have plenty of them.
Los Angeles-class Cruiser
Threat Level: C Image
Widely viewed as the best cruiser of the System War, the Los Angeles-class remains a viable cruiser to this day. It's replacement remains controversial, and upgraded models continue to be built for state throughout known space.
