Proton TorpedoвЂ™s are energized torpedoвЂ™s that carry a proton scattering warhead that releases extremely charged protons over a designated area, which basically causes the atoms within the blast radius to tear themselves apart and then dissipates. As Fractal suggested Sagittor (as in the Archer in latin) would fit the usual Republic name scheme, but just using a headcanoned name would have two thirds of the readership not knowing which ship is meant. Not to mention the propaganda value itвЂ™ll have for the CIS if the Republic actually would use this naming. Speaking like this I get reminded why I donвЂ™t like the вЂњTyrantвЂќ-moniker when describing the service of this ship class under the Republic because the name doesnвЂ™t fit. Going just by energy weapon main battery, one Tyrant is worth 6 Venators (6 x 8 = 48) so thatвЂ™ll be ouch-time for a Providence, not to mention the TyrantвЂ™s shields are probably much stronger than those of a Venator due to a better, stronger main reactor.ДЄ Bulwark I could actually see making some progress as theyвЂ™re described to be tanky with decent speed and a Subjugator-class (which the Malevolence is a member of) would probably wreck the Tyrant. Huh? The Tyrant canвЂ™t use its missile launchers up close but the Providence can with its torpedoes?

Although it would technically be a destroyer by my classification, I would still consider it a frigate because of its speed and light weaponry. An example would be the Fulgor-class pursuit frigate. So even if a specific ship is a bit larger or smaller than a certain class, but fits that particular role best, it can still be labeled as such. While length is a useful organizational metric, the role is really what determines a shipвЂ™s place in a fleet or navy. I would also like to emphasize the role of each ship class. Carriers: Ships of any size designed specifically to carry starfighters and support starfighter operations, can be broken down to escort carriers (~frigate and destroyer sized) and fleet carriers (~destroyer-battlecruiser sized).Starfighters/Blastboats: generally 5000 meters, the largest and most powerful ships in a fleet, used mostly as command ships or for engaging other heavy capital ships.I think my classification system would look something like this: I like the idea, especially for something like a Praetor, but I think it doesnвЂ™t differ in role from battlecruisers. I like the throwback to WWII ship classification, but I donвЂ™t see the need for it in this case.

ItвЂ™s very similar to my own head cannon, except for the category of battleship.

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