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Line 43: Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu'''''-class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel.<ref name=FM:FWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 143-144, "Zechetinu Ship Profile"</ref> Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu'''''-class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel.<ref name=FM:FWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 143-144, "Zechetinu Ship Profile"</ref> − The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spends more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> + The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spend more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> − The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer '''''Zechetinu II''''' standard with a slightly modified weapons array. + The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer '''''Zechetinu II''''' standard with a slightly modified weapon array. ==Armament== ==Armament==
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Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu'''''-class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel.<ref name=FM:FWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 143-144, "Zechetinu Ship Profile"</ref> | Among the smallest and lightest [[WarShip]]s in active service, [[Free Worlds League]]'s '''''Zechetinu'''''-class corvette is designed to operate as either an independent convoy-raider, picket ship or as an escort vessel.<ref name=FM:FWL>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', pp. 143-144, "Zechetinu Ship Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely | + | The "Zec" as her crews have dubbed the vessel is capable of accelerating up to 2.5 Gs for sustained periods and up to 4 Gs in short bursts, making it among the fastest and most maneuverable WarShips in its weight class. This speed comes at a price, with a relatively light ninety tons of [[Lamellor Ferro-Carbide]] armor in comparison to its weapons array and exceedingly cramped crew quarters made even tighter with the inclusion of a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery|Lithium-Fusion Battery System]]. With one tiny and constantly in demand [[Grav Deck]] the only dedicated recreation facility aboard, each ''Zechetinu'' rarely spend more than a month away from port to avoid negative effects on the crew.<ref name=TRO:3067p196/><ref name=FM:FWL/> |
| − | The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer '''''Zechetinu II''''' standard with a slightly modified | + | The first ship of the class exceeded all expectations during mock battle exercises and quickly led the [[Free Worlds League Military]] to authorize construction of a further ten. Analysis of these exercises also led to the bulk to be constructed as the newer '''''Zechetinu II''''' standard with a slightly modified weapon array. |
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||