[Dossier] ACV Titania

[Exploration]

--The Titania II - Vessel Dossier--

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File Recall - Vessel ID: A/)-CS-Titania II <Processing>............. Data Discovered: Recall file (Y/N>?) (Y)............
.....File Received - Vessel Designation: 027(B)-"Titania II" - Actual Designation: A/)-ACV Titania ....loading file...Done!

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--Vessel Technical Specifications--

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CLASS	TITANIA 027 Rev. B - Tactical Support Carrier
PROPULSION	Six direct feed Fusion drives. (H-Fuel Conversion)
ARMAMENT	EXPERIMENTAL
ARMOUR SCHEME	Military Grade Armour 'STRONGHOLD' -Steel Deck Reinforcement/double layer deck bulkheads. Auxiliary heavy plating and hangar bay door shields.
POWER PLANT	1x Uranium fuelled Nuclear reactor - Eight Type 17 'POWER-PULSE' power generators. Four per side in double layered compartments. Four Type 30 'POWER-STEP' Auxiliary power generators in one compartment astern.
SHIELDING	'Iron Veil' Battleship Class Shielding.
SENSOR ARRAY	Modified Battleship Scanner Array and sensor suite. Designation: UNKNOWN. Manufacturer: 'NAOTEC' Electronic Warfare Equipment: Fitted. Designation: 'PHOENIX'
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT	Stealth equipment fitted. Type: REDACTED. Origin: 'NAOTEC'. Four fighter hangar bays. Hyperspace Matrix and Hyperspace Drive.

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--Vessel Background--

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The Titania II is the surviving vessel of a pair of 'Titania' class vessels designed by an edge worlds designer for use in hostile environments, these were a subclass of the 'Bustard' known throughout Sirius although a complete failure in terms of popularity. However the ship plans were brought to life by the Zoners, of which had the finances and know-how to put the ship together. Amy Cromwell was responsible for the liberation of the vessel during her brief time prowling the edge worlds and it is rumoured the vessel was purchased outright at auction using her accumulated resources from taking on dangerous bounty targets. Although some sources indicate there was an outstanding debt which existed and only recently was this debt written off due to the unexplained loss of the creditor.

These ships of the series were named 026 Titania (A) and 027 Titania II (B). However the initial birth of the ship was no easy task and the project was riddled with problems, complications and delays. The project was eventually abandoned due to the original purchase arrangement falling through with a third party buyer. Cromwell won the vessel as it was auctioned off for scrap due to the aforementioned running issues and subsequent failed purchase. Cromwell has been her commanding officer since the day of commission. The vessel today is affectionately known as 'The Grand Old Lady' - Based on her vintage and reputation for crushing her enemies.

Numerous parts used for Titania II were stripped from the 'A' variant before the ship itself was scrapped. - This was in an effort to keep costs as low as possible and to avoid hardware waste. The various patchwork of technology does mean even today the vessel internals do appear dated, despite the augmentation over the years by The Technocracy. It is rumoured Cromwell attempted to secure purchase of the sister vessel before it was subsequently scrapped, however was unsuccessful in the bidding process. Though she was successful in obtaining surplus power generators, something that has become a rarity to obtain these days.

Since the original launch date, the vessel has earned its reputation in Sirius as an invisible menace. Due to her unique strike tactics employed by her commander. Titania is known to simply appear in an area of operation without warning and thunder its heavy weapons upon a target of opportunity and withdraw before any potential reinforcements have an opportunity to respond. However she has been seen on numerous occasions protecting the innocents of the Freeport in Omicron Delta during the frequent alien attacks and repelling those attempting to subject the civilian population to harm. Though the vessel later became part of the then fledgeling Technocracy of Auxo not long after her acts became more known and has since carried the Technocracy flag. It is noted however, the personnel aboard the vessel are loyal to her commander. Despite the flag that the vessel carries, her commander has made it plain to those close to her. Titania answers to her, and her alone.

Presently the Titania II is currently in a fully operational state and has been working alongside other Auxesian elements. This vessel is also used as a temporary base of operations for the patrol vessels for whichever system they may be in due to her complete fighter craft service suite and extensive anti strike craft armament. Cromwell has effectively deemed the ship her home and it’s very rare she leaves except in the cases where it may pose excessive risk to Titania. Even when doing so she entrusts its command to first officer Desmond Hansen, a friend of Cromwell who also has a brief Bretonian Armed forces background and colourful history. Titania served briefly as a 'city ship', which meant she housed a large population of the Technocracy alongside vessel Sovereign. The vessel has carried out numerous roles over the years and has often carried out some of those roles simultaneously.

Upon her commander disappearing from Inverness in 824 A.S - Titania was mothballed at Valravn once the station construction was complete. Her vast size was no longer necessary at the time to house the people of Auxo. However upon her commanders return in 834 A.S, Titania was hastily recommissioned. Due to the advancements in technology, Titania was refitted with a new armament along with adding her jump capability to the now aging frame. The venerable ship is now embarking on varied operations in both the defence of Inverness against recent hostile incursion and supporting other Auxo operations Sirius wide, including offensive operations. Her distinct running lights now gracing the complicated battlefield of Sirius once more. Her return has been seen as a boost in morale for friendly pilots in the field and she is often seen as a beacon of hope to those who find themselves in dire circumstances, this is in part due to Titania appearing in the moment she is needed the most.

As of 835 A.S. Titania operates across Sirius carrying out a variety of expeditionary and hunter killer operations although the exact motives for these are unknown. She is rarely seen without her escort, ACV Archangel, which has since been commissioned to assist her as a screening element. This due to the age of the vessel and her overall heavy strike armament which does leave her vulnerable to small and fast strike craft. The two have been seen to adopt the tactic of appear at random, crush a target in tandem and vanish without a trace. It is rumoured Titania is now home to an AI entity known as 'Phoenix'. Although the exact specifics of this AI are kept secret, some of those who have seen the ship in action hint to the fact it may actually be 'alive' rather than simply another cold steel behemoth. The retrofit for the necessary equipment to host this entity was the work of 'Sakura' of the Technocracy. Further vessel adaptations are currently underway and the vessel itself has recently had its Technocracy designed stealth equipment replaced with one of an unknown origin. Although whispers of the crew suggest it was an adaptation by one of their own. The distinction is noted by the unique and colourful 'flare' of her stealth technology as it is activated.

In 836 A.S the Titania was sighted briefly in the Cologne system at the outskirts of Rheinland as well as frequenting the deeper Omega sectors. Other vessels have seemingly joined the formation, one most notable in the shape of an 'Oasis' class liner. This vessel has been seen in formation with the carrier and her screening assets, one can only speculate what purpose it may serve. Though it exists as further evidence that the old warship may be edging deeper into the unknown less travelled systems within the Sirius sector to search for secrets which may yet be undiscovered.

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