Following the successful launch of the initial "Akhetaten"-class Prototype, the LNS Akhetaten A-0, Liberty's finest engineers and technicians have been endlessly working towards fine tuning the vessel's various systems - electronic or physical. Over the course of the year, multiple upgrades and otherwise alternations have been made to the ship's exterior and interior systems in order to further enhance the already otherwise top-of-the-line specifications of the warship.
The ship's combat maneuver system, CMS, reaction control system, RCS, and thrust vector control, TVC, have proven to be highly effective advancements in the propulsion field and essential components in a ship of the class in order to achieve the necessary directional thrusting and strafing power for not only combat maneuvering, but also regular flight. The main reactor, albeit a prototype of which Liberty - or even Sirius - has never seen the likes of before, has proven to not only be successful, but also mandatory due to the warship's high power draw. The propulsion system, weapons systems and all electronic systems aboard the ship, such as cyber-warfare suites or the vessel's shield generator, are all powered by the fusion drive, located between the primary engine and capacitor, a revolutionary construct and a pinnacle of modern engineering.
The advancements Liberty's engineering teams have taken on this prototype do not stop on the vessel itself, but also continue to cover every piece of offensive equipment on her. Due to power output limitations imposed by the ship's weight class and design goals, factors such as the alloys used in construction; the thickness of the warship's hull in comparison with other vessels of her class; and the propulsion methods used, the "Akhetaten"-class employs eleven (11) hardpoint mounts across the entire length of the ship, placed carefully in order to ensure coverage against hostile vessels or other threats.
Detailed analysis to follow.
"Akhetaten"-class Battery Mounts
The "Akhetaten"-class is armed as follows:
Two (2) main battery mounts.
The first of the two main battery mounts is located on the bow of the warship. The second mount is strategically placed on the shield generator superstructure, drawing power - along with the shield generator - directly from the primary capacitor, and covering the aerospace that the forward battery fails to due to the warship's shape.
Four (4) secondary battery mounts.
Two (2) secondary battery mounts are found on each side of the bow of the ship. The remainder two (2), for a total of four (4), are located on the top of the bridge. These mounts, along with one of the two main mounts analyzed above, make up for the offensive measures of the standalone frontal nose section of the "Akhetaten"-class and are connected directly to the secondary power capacitor. During part transportation - or in the event of an emergency - the secondary capacitor is able to provide the nose section with enough power to keep both the CMS - who's role now is the propulsion of the section - and the five (5) battery mounts active.
Five (5) auxiliary armament mounts.
With two (2) mounts on the starboard and port sides of the central compartment and one (1) on it's underside, auxiliary armament cover is ensured in all directions around the warship's center of mass. Two (2) additional mounts have been installed on opposite sides (top and bottom) behind the shield generator superstructure. The goal of the additional mounts is to reinforce auxiliary armament fire in key areas where higher density of coverage is necessary. All five (5) auxiliary armament mounts are powered directly from the main capacitor.
The LNS Akhetaten, hereby referred to as A-0, has the most upgraded, alternated and overhauled weaponry systems compared to other ships in the Navy's arsenal. With the range and variety of targets increasing, constant thought and work are being poured into theory-crafting the perfect combination of weaponry in order to achieve maximum effectiveness in all combat scenarios the prototype may find herself in.
The highly sophisticated weapons systems aboard the A-0 have been designed, built and tested tirelessly before engineering crews among Liberty's most advanced facilities deemed them suitable for employment aboard the A-0. Mass drivers, particle accelerators, electromagnetic pulse emitters and antimatter projectors make up the bulk of the A-0's armaments, providing effective offensive or defensive fire against targets of any size.
Detailed analysis to follow.
//Everything below this point was made with 1440p (2560x1440) screen resolution in mind.
Main Battery
NID-MB8a "Washington" Prototype Kinetic Cannon
The Washington cannon is a prototype kinetic weapon specifically crafted to be used on battlecruiser class main battery hardpoints. The cannon fires 457mm high-explosive armor-piercing shells in a triple-barrel configuration. The shells travel at a relatively low speed compared to their counterparts, and have virtually no effect on a target's shield. However, the highly engineered and sophisticated shells offer unparalleled penetration when in contact with armor and are capable of puncturing even the thickest armor plating.
The cannon is attempt at downscaling the MB10a variant, mounted on the largest battleships. The project was undertaken by the Liberty Department of Naval Ordnance, who tasked the Naval Intelligence Division for its development many decades ago. In the following years, designs of the finished product were subsequently leaked into the public through anonymous sources. Various organizations have since acquired the blueprints of the Washington cannon and have delivered altered versions to the market, ready for use.
The Akhetaten-class' A-0 prototype, LNS Akhetaten, features two (2) kinetic cannons. One is located at the bow of the ship while the other is located on the stern. The highly power demanding Washington cannons have unique power distribution systems designed specifically for their use. The frontal cannon draws power from the ship's auxiliary capacitor while the rear cannon draws power from the primary capacitor.
Secondary Battery
NID-EM9M "Shockwave" Prototype Torpedo Launcher
The NID-EM9M is a prototype torpedo launch system created to surpass the ever-popular pulse cannons. Dubbed the Shockwave, this double-barreled launch platform fires two dumbfire torpedoes which contain electromagnetic pulse devices at their core. The torpedoes are armed with proximity fuses designed to pick up on the unique signatures an active shield generator radiates, and automatically detonate the volatile core once near - or in contact with - a shield bubble. The Shockwave torpedo is built for the sole purpose of making heavy capital ship shields obsolete, dealing tremendous damage. This model has seen very little field-testing, but initial results done by the Naval Intelligence Division were positive, and battlecruisers positioned for long-range fire support will find these weapons highly effective. Due to the need of the heavy and sizeable torpedoes needing to be physically reloaded into the tubes after a barrage has been fired, the weapon is only able to be used once before needing to enter reload cycle.
The Akhetaten-class' A-0 prototype, LNS Akhetaten, features two (2) of these torpedo launchers, located on either side of the ship's bow. The launcher systems are connected directly to the ship's primary capacitor.
LBW-43 "Concussion" Laser Cannon
The LBW-43 is a burst-fire laser cannon, tailor-made to fire a barrage of high-temperature projectiles in the span of a few seconds. Designed to pierce heavily armored hulls, the projectiles have high velocity combined with high refire rate, rendering them near impossible to dodge. The system's single barrel layout, however, poses a limitation in the form of temperature management. The weapon enters a safety cooldown mode after each barrage, briefly cooling down before being ready to fire the next barrage. This period, being rather short at only a seconds long, is something that gunnery officers must keep in mind, as it might make the difference in an engagement.
The Akhetaten-class' A-0 prototype, LNS Akhetaten, features two (2) of these cannons, located on the top of the warship's bridge and drawing power from the auxiliary capacitor located in front of the warship's docking bay.
The LBW-EM1C is the result of numerous attempts to scale down standard pulse weaponry mounted on battlecruisers in order to create rapid-firing alternatives that can successfully engage enemy smaller capital ships. The final product, dubbed the Redeemer, showed an outstanding effectiveness and displayed an unexpected trait; the turret's effectiveness at a much larger variety of targets than predicted - or designed. The Redeemer has proven itself to be an effective weapon against snubcraft as well as a highly effective active defensive measure against torpedo or missile attacks that might threaten the warship's integrity. The super-accelerated particles ejected from the Redeemer turrets are evidently enough to not only damage, but entirely take down enemy snubcraft on their own. These traits make the Redeemer not only an effective tool to remove shields from hostile warships, but also a turret to be feared by snubcraft alike.
The Akhetaten-class' A-0 prototype, LNS Akhetaten, features two (2) particle pulse accelerator cannons, located on the under-side of the hull, and drawing power from the ship's primary capacitor.
LDH-18v "Melter" Prototype Tachyon Ejector
The LDH-18v is the most recent development emerging from Juneau Shipyard. The turret dubbed Melter shares many functional differences to the standard LDH-14v tachyon turrets mounted on battlecruisers across the Navy's fleets. Firing at a slower pace than its more standard counterpart, the Melter uses prototype technology to further stabilize the high temperature tachyon projectiles it emits, making it one of the most accurate armaments available to Liberty's arsenal. The Melter has since seen extensive use exclusively as a defense system against incoming projectiles, such as missiles and torpedoes, but also an effective defense platform against hostile snubcraft.
The Akhetaten-class' A-0 prototype, LNS Akhetaten, features two (2) tachyon ejectors, located on either side of the central hull. Grid lines powering those tachyon ejectors run through the ship's hull and connect directly to the ship's drive core.
NID-CIWS Mark 7 "Phalanx" Defense System
The Phalanx is a sophisticated solution to the ever-growing threat of faster, lighter craft, outmaneuvering a warship's turrets. This defense system operates by firing high velocity missiles armed with proximity fuses that detonate the explosive charge when near a heat signature. The resulting explosion covers a wide area around the target, dealing significant damage to shield systems and hull alike.
The Akhetaten-class' A-0 prototype, LNS Akhetaten, features one (1) Mark 7 defense system, located behind the shield generator and armory, which houses the warship's rear main battery hardpoint. The Phalanx defense system is connected to the ship's primary capacitor.
![[Image: gfkMwZL.gif]](https://imgur.com/gfkMwZL.gif)
![[Image: 6muGr2R.png]](https://i.imgur.com/6muGr2R.png)
![[Image: 2jLqIb1.png]](https://i.imgur.com/2jLqIb1.png)
![[Image: MgF7Bpd.png]](https://i.imgur.com/MgF7Bpd.png)
![[Image: IGHJEDr.png]](https://i.imgur.com/IGHJEDr.png)
![[Image: rBdvh8b.png]](https://i.imgur.com/rBdvh8b.png)
![[Image: VQEYglm.png]](https://i.imgur.com/VQEYglm.png)