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++CENTAURI ADIRA ROYAL BATTLESHIP++
Though constantly updated with each new hull launched, there was always a theoretical limit as to what could be achieved with the mighty Octurion, and with the rise of the Republic?s enemies it soon became clear that an all new design would be required. Commissioned and named by the Emperor himself, the Adira-class royal battleship was intended to meet the sophisticated Victory of the ISA ? and win. Though these two ships have yet to meet, analysts predict that the two are well-suited, with the Adira falling short of the Republic?s expectations of a clear win. However, it is apparent that the initial design approved by Emperor Mollari has been perverted with the introduction of a new technology that has so far been operating unseen within the Republic
Price: $49.95
Distributor on sale date: 25th September 2006
++MINBARI NEROON HEAVY ASSAULT SHIP++
After their failed bid to assume control of the entire Federation, the Warrior Caste endured the political wilderness for several years. The changing galaxy forced the dominant Worker Caste to reconsider their own prejudices, and they soon bowed to subtle pressure to give the Warriors what they had always wanted ? a dedicated warship, designed to their own parameters, much as the White Star had been designed to fulfil the wishes of the Religious Caste. The Neroon, however, was to be much, much larger. Despite its size and obvious capabilities, it is felt that some within the Warrior Caste became to greedy in the specifications of this ship so that while it is well-rounded and capable of defending itself against the best other races have to offer, it performs no single role well. This means the Neroon is rarely allowed to venture into space unescorted and, if separated from its fleet, the potential remains for an enemy to find a weakness and exploit it.
Price: $24.95
Distributor on sale date: 25th September 2006
++NARN G'VRAHN FAST CRUISER++
Though this ship was originally designed more than thirty years before it was launched, by the legendary Narn ship designer it was named after, the Regime?s technology at the time could simply not support the radical new ideas that combined speed and thick armour with a large hull and advanced weaponry. With the influx of technology from the ISA, these ideas became possible and so, years after G?Vrahn?s death, engineers polished off his design, added new systems to deal with the environment of modern space combat, and then launched a ship capable of tackling almost any threat to the Narn. It is potentially one of the most balanced ships in space, capable of dealing with any threat it meets, with advanced energy mines that have a longer reach than any other weapon yet fielded, combined with cavernous hangers and an effective defence screen.
Price: $14.95
Distributor on sale date: 16th October 2006
++NARN KA'BIN'TAK SUPER DREADNOUGHT++
With the Regime enjoying the fruits of both membership to the ISA as well as being on the winning side in two recent wars (three, if you count their limited support during Earth?s Civil War), it was inevitable that certain members of the Kha?Ri would push their military to develop a warship that proclaimed this success to every other fleet in the galaxy. The result is the Ka?Bin?Tak, an extensive reworking of the original dreadnought and a heavyweight, even among the most advanced designs of other races. Drawing from elements of the G?Vrahn project, the Ka?Bin?Tak is potentially the most powerful warship to have been launched since the disappearance of the Ancients
Price: $24.95
Distributor on sale date: 11th September 2006
++BRAKIRI/ABBAI BRIVOKI ADVANCED WARSHIP++
Sheridan?s dreams of a united ISA, with member states working together to fund new and expensive projects, has so far been limited mainly to a few commercial ventures. The Brivoki is the only outward sign of co-operation on a large military scale, a collaboration between the Brakiri Syndicracy and the Abbai Matriarchy (a combination of available wealth and political will, respectively). Though the Brivoki is the most powerful warship to have emerged from the former League, it also represents an act of almost incredible over reaching by such governments. Consuming far more resources than initially predicted, the Brivoki project went hideously over budget, promises of sales to other former League governments evaporated and the projected requirements of both the Brakiri and Abbai shrunk from more than 80 to just 6.
The Brivoki is a huge Armageddon level ship, combining the very best of Abbai and Brakiri technology. If you want a real battleship-buster from the former Leage, you cannot beat the Brivoki!
Price: $49.95
Distributor on sale date: 16th November 2006
++VREE Z'TAKK COMMAND SAUCER++
Only the combined trading guilds of the Vree could have countenanced building this warship. Though it compromises on what was ultimately possible, unlike the combined efforts of the Abbai and Brakiri with the Brivoki, the Z?Takk command saucer is still a formidable vessel. It had long been believed that Vree technology was beginning to stagnate with few significant developments taking place in recent years but the trade treaties of the ISA have been embraced whole-heartedly by the trading guilds and it has been the Vree who have benefited from the resulting influx of money as a result. This alone made the Z?Takk possible, a huge saucer with integrated hangers and multiple banks of weapon bays, all combined into a design that retains the Vree?s noted agility.
Price: $19.95
Distributor on sale date: 16th October 2006
++DRAZI FIRERAPTOR BATTLESHIP++
The Fireraptor is a far more typical use of the influx of technology from the ISA that the governments of the former League have planned. This ship is, without a doubt, the most advanced to have emerged from the Drazi Freehold. However, while it sports the latest artificial gravity and enhanced systems the ISA has been able to provide, it is painfully clear to any fleet analyst that the Drazi have not learned a damned thing. Rather than developing an ?all-rounder? that might be better suited to military operations in the current climate of the galaxy, the Drazi have simply developed a larger and more powerful version of their existing craft, concentrating on speed and agility with weapons focussed forwards. Even anti-fighter weapons have been neglected on this expensive vessel, with the Drazi preferring to rely instead on their fighters, following tactics that have not been changed in decades.
Price: $19.95
Distributor on sale date: 20th November 2006
++ISA WHITE STAR CARRIER++
The largest of the White Star class of ships yet built, the carrier probably represents the limit of this technology. It lacks the raw agility of its predecessors but the more stable platform grants its weapons a greater range. This warship was designed as a strike carrier, flying into a disputed system to launch its cargo of White Star fighters, then either fight or retreat, as required. In terms of fighting, the carrier is an effective combat vessel and, when supported by its fighters, nearly unstoppable.
Price: $24.95
Distributor on sale date: 25th September 2006
++ISA WHITE STAR GUNSHIP++
Where the carrier pushed White Star technology to the limit in creating a large hull that could remain agile, the gunship reaches as far as possible in terms of raw firepower. Expensive to produce, the ISA must still rely on the original White Star fleet for the majority of its operations but the ability to field gunships allows Sheridan to add a heavy punch to any task force assigned to fight an enemy of greater firepower without resorting to the even rarer Victory destroyers.
Price: $12.95
Distributor on sale date: 11th September 2006
++RAIDERS DELTA V2 FIGHTERS++
Delta Industries made untold profits with their widely known and recognised Delta-V, no matter the notorious reputation it acquired from its primary purchasers or its knack for coming apart under the slightest amount of fire. It was affordable and available to all?that was its strength. After seeing dockside modifications such as the Double-V, the company knew there was a market for a new design. They surprised the galaxy and unveiled a new and improved model in 2260 for the public. At nearly double the cost of its predecessor the V2 is actually a well-made and well-armed combat fighter. Larger than the Delta-V, the V2 is a much needed revamping to the old chassis. Keeping its signature ?chip fighter? look and the ability to use the same launching and docking methods of the older model, the V2 is superior in almost every regard. Stronger weaponry, faster thrusters, more condensed armour plating and superior manoeuvrability sets the V2 apart as a new era for raiders?at least those who can afford them.
Price: $9.95
Distributor on sale date: 20th November 2006
++RAIDERS NOVA DREADNOUGHT++
With discarded hulls of older military ships being relatively easy to locate for an established raider, it was inevitable that the most successful groups would be in a position to greatly increase their firepower. Though out of the reach of any pirate who has managed to gather together a few Delta-Vs, refurbished dreadnoughts such as this Nova, often built by combining the hulls of two ships, are eminently possible for more sophisticated raiders who will have already established support systems, maintenance stations and may even have an in-road to friendly governments. The presence of these large vessels, able to completely outmatch any civilian or commercial craft, are a constant danger to shipping lanes and will keep the White Star fleet busy for many years.
Price: $14.95
Distributor on sale date: 20th November 2006
