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Strikecraft - Fighters - Bombers

J7P - 34 "Wyrm" Kusari Navy Light Fighter

In an environment in which the smallest mistake can cost lives, this fighter takes maximum advantage of years of Kusari research and technology all distilled down and compressed into to one deceptively small package. That, along with its recently modified power systems, makes the Wyrm a superior value in its class.

J17P - 95P "Chimaera" Kusari Navy Heavy Fighter

"The serpent's tooth," this ship is the razor-sharp maw of Kusari military knowledge and technology. The Chimaera heavy fighter, a further development of the Dragon, demonstrates the coalescence of form and function, blending unbeatable offensive and defensive capabilities and significant cargo space. In the hands of an experienced pilot, this ship is not so much a weapon as it is a force of nature.

DI-3 "Wyvern" Kusari Very Heavy Fighter

Proudly asserting their dominance over the keiretsu, Kishiro's Wyvern Very Heavy Fighter is set to become the new cornerstone of the Naval Forces' strike craft operations. Utilizing the most advanced Gallic computer systems and armor plating combined with cutting-edge Kishiro reactor and engine technology, it is one of the deadliest fighters to grace the modern battlefield.

The introduction of the Wyvern has not been without its drawbacks, however, with traditionalist Kusari pilots being wary of the new Gallic technology, and a few simply refusing to pilot the vessel altogether. Nevertheless, as Kusari rebuilds its military might, the Wyvern has been introduced without delay, and its critics within the Naval Forces ranks dealt with harshly.

J50P-B3 "Umibozu" Kusari Bomber

Named for the demonic Yokai of legend, a terror of ancient seas known to capsize the vessels of those who dare approach it, is a fitting guardian for the borders of Kusari. Commissioned to Samura Heavy Industries in 813 A.S. by the Naval Forces to meet the needs of the ongoing war in within the dense asteroid fields of the Taus, the Omibozu is the product of lessons learned by the experience of a hundred battles to deliver the fist of the Emperor on any and all fields.

In 817 A.S. the Umibozu phased out the reliable but increasingly obsolete Kishiro Catamaran, confirming once more Samura as the contractor of choice in building military craft for the Naval Forces.

Capital Vessels - Warships

T-833-GB "Ahoudori" Kusari Explorer

The first ships of the Kusari Explorer line were built in 490 A.S., a period when space exploration was considered very important for the House of Kusari, the Explorers were equipped to spend long months and even years charting distant star systems for possible resources to be exploited by the state.

The initial design was adopted by Samura, and through it, the Gas Miners Guild who found great use of the vessel in their continuing mission of charting the expanses of the Crow nebula to seek out new pockets of resources to feed Sirius' ever-growing energy needs. The Explorers of modern times have been retrofitted with superior military grade hardware and shielding to ensure that the Guild's finds would not fall into the hands of claim jumpers. Additional modern Kishiro amenities and superior sensor packages have produced a vessel that is as comfortable as it is hardy; as such the Explorer has found a valuable after-market for Freelancers and wealthy Kusarians alike seeking to find the next hidden jump hole, or luxuriate in its firepower, with a measure of comfort and security.

Kusari "Ashikaga"-class Gunboat

In an effort to better enforce the will of the Emperor, the Imperial Navy and Kishiro Technologies developed this ship. With her small hull profile, this gunboat is agile and highly maneuverable compared to other gunboats. In large numbers, they are particularly devastating.

Kusari "Takeda"-class Destroyer

Commonly referred to as 'The Hatchet' by the Bretonian Armed Forces due to its evident shape, and ability to cleave a fiery path through defensive lines, the Kusari Destroyer is often mistaken for a heavy Gunboat at range. While fragile in comparison to its heavier counterparts in the destroyer class the Kishiro-built vessel easily outclasses many vessels twice its size.

Kusari "Komainu"-class Battlecruiser

A joint project between Samura and Kishiro, the Kusari Battlecruiser was designed to fill the gap between light destroyers and heavy battleships, and provide heavy support in asteroid fields where battleships are often unable to operate due to their size, but where destroyers might be outgunned by heavy cruisers. The ship possesses advanced scanners and a completely new reactor design from Kishiro, allowing it to detect enemy warships at long range and suppress them with fire if they venture close. Samura's second generation quantum multiplexors fully integrate the ship's various systems into a central command nexus that improves tactical reaction times and improves the ship commander's situational awareness. A precision designed hull structure and next-generation engines from Samura allow this ship to suffer punishing damage yet survive for the return journey home under its own power.

Kusari "Tokugawa"-class Battleship

Engineered by Samura Heavy Industries for the Naval Forces following the coup of 321 A.S. the vessel was built to serve as a hallmark of the new dynasty. Surpassing contemporary Houses' counterparts in size, it is the highest symbol of Kusari military power and it has, in following Kusari tradition, a very extensive lifetime for a hull of this type. The ever progressing march of these massive war vessels into Bretonian territory despite all efforts at opposition stand as grim tribute to the vessel's original craftsmanship and Kusari's ability to blend the artisan lines of tradition with the deadly efficiency of modern innovation.

Logistical Support Ships - Freighters - Transports

J20P - 21F "Drone" Kusari Freighter

A second joint project between Samura and Kishiro, the "Drone" project followed the success of the Akegata Transport project. Ordered by the Emperor himself, these projects were meant to push Samura and Kishiro toward closer cooperation and more standardized methods and parts. Utilizing both Samura and Kishiro specific expertise, the Drone is one of the most technologically advanced freighters on the market today. With strong armor and powerful engines developed by Samura and state of the art scanning equipment and power plant made by Kishiro, this freighter is the best of what Kusari shipbuilding has to offer.

J90P - 54HT "Big Dragon" Kusari Transport

This venerable workhorse has become a mainstay in the Kusari hauling fleet. Built by Kishiro in an attempt to push into the Samura dominated cargo ship market, this ship has been widely sold. Sturdy and reliable, the Big Dragon can be seen all over Sirius carrying Kusari cargo to the furthest reaches of the sector. Kishiro has used the production of the Big Dragon to model its mass production techniques, which has allowed them to vastly expand their production capacity.

The Big Dragon has also been a huge seller on the Kusari commercial market and has found its way into all corners of Kusari, being used by pilots of all stripes. It is even rumored that some have been integrated into the fleets of the GC and Farmers Alliance.

K7: P-19T "Akegata" Kusari Container Transport

A rare, joint project between Samura and Kishiro, the Akegata Transport was ordered to be produced by the Emperor as a way to push both companies to improve relations, and to develop standardized parts. The Emperor's plan was to have each company bring the best of its skills to the project, developing a Kusari transport that would ensure the protection of the economic interests of Kusari. Samura used it's expertise to develop the engines, hull, and superstructure, while Kishiro developed the state of the art scanning equipment and power plant. The Akegata class is the product of the collaboration of the best minds Kusari has to offer. The Emperor was so impressed by the success of the project he ordered the K7;P-19F "Drone" Kusari Freighter to be produced in the same way.

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