Solaris
Type: Modified Patrol Ship
Length: 300 meters
Weight: 68,000 tons
Armor Type: Titanium
Propulsion: Shevat Turbine & Apogee
Power Plant: Gibson/Wong Fusion
Mobile Suit Capacity: 4
Primary Equipment:
Mega Particle Cannon x 2 : A double barreled high energy weapon system positioned along the hull, beneath the bridge. Primarily suited for naval combat, they are not very effective against faster mobile weapons.
Mine Layer x 4: A space equivalent of a depth-charge launcher, this weapon simply drops free-floating satellite charges in the ship's wake. The less expensive mines remain stationary after they have been let go, but there are sophisticated models that can maneuver like missiles, albeit at a slower pace.
Retrieval Hook x 8: These hidden turrets fire harpoon-like warheads that bore into a target, and latch on to it. Ideal of retrieving space junk or securing another vessel for boarding, these harpoons are attached to reinforced cables that can extend up to three hundred and fifty meters each.
Brief Background:
The Solaris is a customized space cruiser that has been altered for the use of Cless Arwin's Earth Sphere pirate band. At the core of this vessel is the frame of an old patrol ship design that was passed over by the United Alliance nearly twenty years ago. Built only in limited numbers, and sold to Arks or private organizations that could afford them, these ships were gradually phased out when the expansion of the UAAF's space fleet helped cut down piracy along the
space lanes. Ironically, most of them were picked up by pirates, who loved using them to strike an unwary freighters and passenger liners.
Many groups have followed Arwin's lead and added armaments that facilitate their raiding, while modifying the ship's engine for extra speed
and cargo space.