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I think we need more torpedoes. Anyway, my ship is meant to be largest and sturdiest structurally as it sacrifices tech for superstructure being one of the older 1st gen ships.

I also agree on battleships being dedicated gun platforms. I'd like to see more ship classes to fit in the support role (like electronic warfare modules for frigates or science vessel type classes)

Also, is shield and superstructure fixed? i.e. hardpoints = hull? Because I'd like to swap shields for hull if possible to fit in with my ship bio (i.e. a standard battleship has 8 hull and 8 shield for example, could I swap it to have 12 hull and 4 shields to represent the antiquated tech my ship has but compensates by being a formerly a larger class ship that's been downgraded to battleship status and refitted to keep up with some of the newer ships [like Darkvoid's new battleship])

Why another roleplay? Why, why, why?!

I must say, even though I am annoyed at people constantly adding roleplays to the already overgrown pile, this does seem fairly interesting...

... but I am only posting because I want to make an excuse, nice work on all the info and stuff and I do wish this roleplay the best of luck,. but I am currently busy with others, which have been going for a looong time...

... so once again, sorry, but seriously people stop adding so many RP's...

Snarky wrote:I think we need more torpedoes. Anyway, my ship is meant to be largest and sturdiest structurally as it sacrifices tech for superstructure being one of the older 1st gen ships.

I also agree on battleships being dedicated gun platforms. I'd like to see more ship classes to fit in the support role (like electronic warfare modules for frigates or science vessel type classes)

Also, is shield and superstructure fixed? i.e. hardpoints = hull? Because I'd like to swap shields for hull if possible to fit in with my ship bio (i.e. a standard battleship has 8 hull and 8 shield for example, could I swap it to have 12 hull and 4 shields to represent the antiquated tech my ship has but compensates by being a formerly a larger class ship that's been downgraded to battleship status and refitted to keep up with some of the newer ships [like Darkvoid's new battleship])

Good idea, but personally I think we have enough Torpedoes and I definitely have enough Ion Cannons to compensate for any lack of Torp's. Not to mention the fact that Torp's are slow and easily destroyed.

I distinctly remember that one of our players has something rediculous like 7 Torpedo launchers - more than enough!

Shas'ui T'au Kais wrote:Why another roleplay? Why, why, why?!

I must say, even though I am annoyed at people constantly adding roleplays to the already overgrown pile, this does seem fairly interesting...

... but I am only posting because I want to make an excuse, nice work on all the info and stuff and I do wish this roleplay the best of luck,. but I am currently busy with others, which have been going for a looong time...

... so once again, sorry, but seriously people stop adding so many RP's...

It's not that too many roleplays are being created, it's that there's too many roleplays that aren't of a high quality. But if people are having fun, then so be it.

This is currently the fourth roleplay I'm involved in at present.

After that, I really can't join any more. But most of the major roleplayers are tied up now, as we all know, so there shouldn't be any more RPGs popping up any time soon.

Right, lets see who we've got so far then.. quite a few capital ships it seems. In fact, we've got as many capital ships as standard vessels.

THE FLEET

Fleet name: [undecided]

Fleet motto: [undecided]

Fleet emblem: [undecided]

Ships of the Fleet:
Dreadnoughts: 0
Battleships: 2
Carriers: 2
Cruisers: 3
Destroyers: 1
Frigates: 0



CHARACTERS


ACTIVE CHARACTERS: #8
INACTIVE CHARACTERS: #0
CHARACTER FATALITIES: #0
TOTAL CHARACTERS: #8




Gamesmaster: Lord Harrab
Name: Maya Sharpe
Gender: Female
Age: 32
Nationality: European Federation (German.)
Personality: Driven, demanding. She knows that everyone can achieve much if they put effort into it, anyone who she feels doesn't try their hardest isn't worth her time.
Rank: Admiral
Appearance: Tall and imposing, Flame-red hair hangs down her back in a long braid. Suffered intense burns across her entire body during the Battle for New London and still bears the scars across her face and neck.

Bio: Coming from a long family history of Military service, Maya thought it was a no-brainer that she would follow her parents footsteps and enlist in the Navy at 18 with no complaints. Graduation at the top of her class and with the highest test scores stunned the alliance brass that tutored her, that combined with her natural good-looks made her the poster girl of the Alliance for several years, yet it was during the Battle of New London that she earned her lasting fame. Successfully defending an entire planet from a Pirate invasion, (that included a mighty dreadnaught,) with only her Carrier, "Vanguard". her rise through the ranks afterwards was meteoritic, and now she serves as a training officer at Fort Norton, prepping the officers of a new exploratory fleet to be formed under her command.


Ship Name:Vanguard
Class: Carrier

Appearance:


Hard-points:
2 Torpedo tubes
6 Launch bays. (3 Interceptors, 3 Bombers)
2 point defenses
1 ESM pod.

Bio: Although outdated-looking on the outside, "Vanguard" carries cutting edge tech within her old and battered hull, and is even more Famous throughout the Alliance then it's captain.
Originally designed as a mobile refinery and factory, intended to travel between systems gathering resources, upsurges of pirate attacks against the outer colonies in the years approaching the Navy's one hundred years anniversary, that required the vessel's refit into a dedicated combat vessel. New London was the closest planet to the wandering harvester with the required industry to perfrom the changes, so the Vanguard was sent there. Its was merely a few days after the work was complete that the massive pirate fleet attacked, and the new warship was thrown into the fires of combat all to soon with an entire word at the stake.




Player: Darkvoidof40k

Name: Natalie Maria Rose
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Nationality: English
Rank: Officer Cadet/ Lt Commander
Personality: Compassionate, kind, friendly, good-natured, polite and often quiet - her words softly spoken. She has never been in a real combat situation before, and so has yet to earn the respect of her peers, being one of the youngest women ever to be promoted to the position of Captain. Most other Captain's are jealous and angry at her because she has been given such a coveted post, and also fear that she is not competent enough to manage such a large ship. This has lead to some confidence issues, but she always tries her hardest to impress and earn her title.
Appearance: 5'11", neck-length blonde hair, deep blue eyes, soft features, svelte figure.
Bio: Fresh out of the academy, she has always dreamed of the stars; of exploration; colonisation and advancement. She has also always wanted to be successful, and now she is, commanding an advanced battleship. Unfortunately, she has very little actual experience and neither does her crew. They are unproven, and the first few hostile encounters and tricky situations will undoubtedly shape them and bring them closer together as they work side-by-side. There have been many complaints that such a green officer is being given captaincy of possibly the most advanced Battleship in the stars. Some, in her defense, argue that she was the most conveniently available person to take the post, others that it's a fresh start - a new ship with a new crew, and a select few actually argue that she was chosen because of her potential. Whatever the case, Captain Rose stands ready to do her duty.

Ship Name: The Pioneer
Class: Battleship

Hardpoints:
- Bridge
- Primary Ion Cannon (bow mount - centre)
- Secondary Ion Cannon (bow mount - port)
- Tertiary Ion Cannon (bow mount - starboard)
- Point Defenses (scattered)
- Primary Heavy Cannon (Tertiary section mount)
- Secondary Heavy Cannon (Tertiary section mount)
- ESM Pod (located near rear of ship and engine control)

Bio: A new vessel, the first of the Mars-pattern Battleship sub-class, The Pioneer is aptly named. It was designed to be a serious threat towards hostile vessels, primarily capital ships. It is ill-suited to engage squadrons of strike-craft, and is especially vulnerable to co-ordinated bomber attacks due to its low number of point defenses. Nonetheless, it was built with the intention of accompanying at least one other ship at all times in dangerous situations, and so its lack of small-arms firepower can be compensated for. In larger fleet movements, it is generally paired with a Carrier, so that they can act as a unified unit - The Pioneer bringing massive fire power whilst its cousin ship brings strike-craft forces. However, though it is arguably the most advanced of its kind, it is unproved and its crew are as raw as uncooked fish.

Appearance:



Player: Toastedandy
Name: Skald
Gender: Male
Age:35
Nationality: Scandanavian
Personality: Glory hound
Rank: Captain
Appearance: Heavily augmented. Right arm, chest and the right side of his face were destroyed
in a shipping accident, replace by augmetics.

Bio: I'll write it when I come up with something good. something about ex military and pirates sounds good

Ship name: Ragnorok
Class: Cruiser
Hard-points:
Torpedo tube X4
Flakk cannon
Point defences
Launch bay X2 (Fighters and bombers)
Bio: I'll write it with the captains bio


Player: RaptorsTallon
Name: Garan Majoric
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Personality: Highly Intelligent, and a natural commander. Was the top of his class in training school. He enjoys command, and can follow orders from more senior figures. He won’t hesitate to punish insubordination. He excels in tactical planning and is never unprepared.
Nationality: European Federation (British)
Rank: Officer Cadet/ Lt Commander
Appearance: Tall (6’3”), with brown hair and eyes. His hair is cut quite short. He is healthy, but not particularly fit.
Bio: He was born in London, and is descended from a long line of ship designers and scientists. His father was the designer of the Orion Class Carrier which he now pilots, and his mother was a top laser scientist, and met his father while working on the development of the Nebula class cruiser, over 45 years ago. He had always wanted to explore the stars as a child, and was constantly watching Sci-fi films. He accepted immediately, when offered a place at the training school, and is now ready for command.


Ship Name: Void Star
Class: Carrier
Appearance: Long sleek ship, with a matt Grey/Black hull.
Hard points:
• 1 ESM Pod
• Bridge
• 7 Launch Bays (3 Bombers, 2 Strike Fighters, 2 Interceptors) (One Bay on the Prow, the rest down the sides, 3 on each side)
• 1 Torpedo Tube
• 2 Point Defence
Bio: The Devastator is fresh out of the shipyards. It is the third Orion Class Carrier which has been built, but is by far the most sophisticated. It is fitted with the latest in weapons and computer systems, most of which have been fitted for the first time on this ship. One of the most exiting pieces of technology on this ship is the brand new AI system built into the mainframe. AI has been around for a long time, this system however, uses holo-projectors to make an actual humanoid form for its self. This AI can even take command of the ship in an emergency, such as the death of the captain during a combat situation. The ship carries Hammer Class Bombers, Omega Class Interceptors and Thunder Class Strike Fighters. These strike craft are all brand new out of the factories, but are crewed by experienced pilots, from the recently decommision carrier 'Dragon'. The crew are well trained and hard working, having been trained at the crew schools of Cuba, reputably the best in the world.




Player: Snarky
Name: Mark Reynolds
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Personality: Brash, Risk taker.
Nationality: American
Rank: Officer Cadet/ Lt Commander
Appearance: Average, looks like a typical member of the navy.
Bio: Serving in the navy for 12 years as a NCO, he was finally recommended by his Captain for retraining as a commissioned officer after seeing his command of the Hornet against a pirate raid.

Ship: Horizon
Class: Battleship
Appearance: A long ship, designed for firing broadside shots.
Hard Points:
- 1 ESM Pod
- Bridge
- 1 Flak Cannon
- 1 Launch Bay
- 7 Torpedo Tubes

Bio: One of the older capital ships, designed as a commerce raider of traditional naval tactics. Severely outdated, but still has enough firepower and sheer superstructure to keep up with more modern warships. Very minimal ablative shielding, but has a very solid hull. Has been refitted several times to comply with naval standards and to act as countermeasures against the latest technology of rival ships.




Player: Mordoskul
Name: Manfred Kessler
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Personality: Kessler's not afraid to crack a joke or break the tension if the situation demands, tending to be open and friendly to all. During a crisis, he remains calm and level-headed, giving orders carefully and curtly.
Nationality: European Federation (German)
Rank: Lt Commander
Appearance: Kessler is a tall man with a slightly pale complexion, a feature made more apparent by his neatly trimmed black beard and mustache. He has a slightly thin nose beneath his pair of hazel eyes.
Bio: As a boy, Manfred was always fascinated by the stars, spending many long nights gazing up at them from the roof of his home in Koln, Germany. When he was of age, he enlisted in the Alliance Navy, giddy with excitement to tread the stars for the first time. Serving aboard the good ship Vanguard under Admiral Maya Sharpe for most of his career, he was inducted into officer training, learning how to manage a vessel of his own. Training proceeded as planned, and after many arduous and dull months, Kessler was promoted to Lt Commander of the good ship Silent Star, where he now eagerly awaits his deployment.

Ship Name: Silent Star
Class: Sentinel Class Cruiser
Hard Points:
Bridge
2 Lucifer-Pattern Heavy Cannons
2 Hydra-Pattern Torpedo Tubes
1 ESM Pod
Point Defense System
Launch Bay (Strike Fighters)
Bio: The first of several new Sentinel Class Cruisers, the Silent Star has only just finished her assembly, and has yet to earn any battle-scars. She is Lt Commander Manfred Kessler's pride and joy, and the two share an almost intimate bond.

Appearance:



Player: EagleArk
Name: [unknown]
Age: [unknown]
Gender: [unknown]
Personality: [unknown]
Nationality: [unknown]
Rank: Officer Cadet/ Lt Commander
Appearance: [unknown]
Bio: [unknown]

Ship Name: [unknown]
Class: Destroyer
Hardpoints: [unknown]
Bio: [unknown]
Appearance:



Player: sillyboy
Name: Trix Zedong
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Personality: Controlled, polite, honour is very important to her.
Nationality: Chinese Confederation (she is from the planet Aria)
Rank: Officer Cadet/ Lt Commander
Appearance: Small, green eyes, blue hair, standard issued navy uniform, athletic.
Bio: She is Trix from the House of Zedong. It is one of the leading houses on Aria, with a proud military history. Every firstborn of the House has served in the alliance since its founding. And now it isTrix's time to bring glory and honour to their home. She left her homeplanet at the age of 18 to join the Alliance navy. Trough the six years of rigorous training, she never stopped. She always tried to be the best she can to serve her House. And now after six years, she is going to get control of her own ship and cross the space like her House did during the Great Expansion.


Ship Name: Aslinde
Class: Paladin Cruiser
Hardpoints: 8

- Point Defences x5
- Flak cannon x1
- Torpedo Launchers x1
- ESM pod
- Bridge

Bio: The Aslinde is a newly created Paladin cruiser, wich is commonly reffered to as a "Buffer". Paladin cruisers are defensive cruisers, in battle the position themselves between the enemy and the fleet. Their reactive shields and point defences will try to take as many enemy torpedos down, before they get to the fleet. A buffer ship is one of the most dangerous positions in the fleet, they are the first ones in and the last ones out. They are also issued with 1 torpedolauncher, to protect themselves when out alone, or to take out targets of opportunity.

Appearance:

Ok, my ship shall know be known as 'Void Star'
Can people please edit their posts.

May I suggest combat groupings as follows:

1) RaptorsTallon - Darkvoidof40K
2) Sillyboy - EagleArk - Snarky
3) Mordoskul - toastedandy

Reasoning:
1) The carrier can protect the battleship, with point defence and interceptors, while the battle ship engages targets.
2) The Meatshield ship can provide protection for the heavy firepower coming from the heavily armed battleship and destroyer.
3) Two cruisers together will provide a faster element, and there mix of weapons allows them to cope in different situations.

What do you think?

(i know recruitment is closed,im just posting this in case i can join later.)

Name: issac vangard
Age:24
Gender:male
Personality: optimistic. tries to be up beat but can be 'dark' when angry.
Nationality: american colony from pluto (if allowed)
Rank:(i dont decide.)
Appearance: pale. pitch black long hair.dark eyes. skinny.tall. tribal tatto on left hand.
Bio:being on a frozen waste,he always had to see the bright side of things,even during the several pirate attacks that killed most of his friends and family. when he found out about a reqruiting station nearby,he walked their. as he sat threw class after class,he got a reputation of being careless. his tactics in training were effective,but risky and fast thought. when he graduated,he asked for a frigate. he wanted something fast and small.

Shp Name: the mutt
Class:frigate
Appearance:

Hardpoints:
-point defenses
-2 heavy cannons
-ESM pod
Bio: a fairly new ship. it was meant to be a replacement for another fleet,but was redirected when they decided they wanted a battle ship instead. it was put out of of commission after it was badly damaged by a pirate raid on its way to the university. it was fixed and re commissioned when issac asked for a frigate and it was the only one available.

RaptorsTallon wrote:Ok, my ship shall know be known as 'Void Star'
Can people please edit their posts.

Well, we now have a Silent Star and Void Star.

RaptorsTallon wrote:May I suggest combat groupings as follows:

1) RaptorsTallon - Darkvoidof40K
2) Sillyboy - EagleArk - Snarky
3) Mordoskul - toastedandy

Reasoning:
1) The carrier can protect the battleship, with point defence and interceptors, while the battle ship engages targets.
2) The Meatshield ship can provide protection for the heavy firepower coming from the heavily armed battleship and destroyer.
3) Two cruisers together will provide a faster element, and there mix of weapons allows them to cope in different situations.

What do you think?

Well, unless Harrab enforces his rule of no more than 2 player-controlled capital ships, then each group can have one. Otherwise, you've got the right idea dude.

Advanced Tactica (fleet-scale engagements only, but scaled-down versions could be applied to smaller engagements) - Divide and Conquer
1) Darkvoidof40k + RaptorsTallon - The carrier can protect the battleship, with point defence and interceptors, while the battle ship engages targets. This section assaults the front of the enemy fleet. Codename: Anvil (Fleet core/rally point)

2) sillyboy + EagleArk + Snarky - The buffer Cruiser can provide protection for the heavy firepower coming from the heavily armed Battleship and Destroyer. This section assaults the weaker flank of the two, rolling up the line, destroying the enemy craft with broadside hits. Codename: Hammer

3) Mordoskul + Toastedandy + Lord Harrab - Two cruisers together will provide a faster element, and their mix of weapons allows them to cope in different situations, with strike-craft support from the Carrier. Confuse and harass the enemy, causing as much damage as possible. Codename: Gauntlet

Basically, the codenames describe each section's function together.

Is the Silent Star/Void Star thing a problem, as I have already PMed the change to Lord Harrab.

Who's is Silent Star BTW, I haven't seen it.

Edit: Found It, it's Mordoskul's.

lord commissar klimino wrote:(i know recruitment is closed,im just posting this in case i can join later.)

Name: issac vangard
Age:24
Gender:male
Personality: optamistic. tries to be up beat but can be 'dark' when angry.
Nationality: american colony from pluto (if allowed)
Rank:(i dont decide.)
Appearance: pale. pitch black long hair.dark eyes. skinny.tall. tribal tatto on left hand.
Bio:being on a frozen waste,he always had to see the bright side of things.when he saw his chance to leave and join the fleet,he took it.


Ship Name:
Class:frigate
Appearance:to be posted later
Hardpoints:
-point defences
-2 flak cannons
-ESM pod
Bio: a fairly new ship. it was meant to be a replacment for another fleet,but was redirected when they decided they wanted a battle ship instead.

Welcome to the game buddy, I know Harrab said recruitment is closed, but I'm sure he won't mind one more player, EH HARRAB? (nudge, nudge, wink, wink)

Looks like we've got our scout! As usual klimino, read the thread.

Just a few suggestions, drop the Flak cannons in exchange for Heavy Cannons so that you have some real firepower. You should be able to rely on the other ships for anti-strike-craft firepower.

Also, if you need help finding a picture, I can help with that.

+1 to changing Flak to Heavy.
Heavy Cannon will allow you to engage enemy ships, and flak is the weakest option in my opinion anyway.

As for pics, may I suggest a Caldari Kestral from EVE online. It looks really good.

Darkvoidof40k wrote:

lord commissar klimino wrote:(i know recruitment is closed,im just posting this in case i can join later.)

Name: issac vangard
Age:24
Gender:male
Personality: optamistic. tries to be up beat but can be 'dark' when angry.
Nationality: american colony from pluto (if allowed)
Rank:(i dont decide.)
Appearance: pale. pitch black long hair.dark eyes. skinny.tall. tribal tatto on left hand.
Bio:being on a frozen waste,he always had to see the bright side of things.when he saw his chance to leave and join the fleet,he took it.


Ship Name:
Class:frigate
Appearance:to be posted later
Hardpoints:
-point defences
-2 flak cannons
-ESM pod
Bio: a fairly new ship. it was meant to be a replacment for another fleet,but was redirected when they decided they wanted a battle ship instead.

Welcome to the game buddy, I know Harrab said recruitment is closed, but I'm sure he won't mind one more player, EH HARRAB? (nudge, nudge, wink, wink)

Looks like we've got our scout! As usual klimino, read the thread.

Just a few suggestions, drop the Flak cannons in exchange for Heavy Cannons so that you have some real firepower. You should be able to rely on the other ships for anti-strike-craft firepower.

Also, if you need help finding a picture, I can help with that.

oops,forgot to post its name to... should i? i made mine all anti craft really

and yeah,you can help find a pic.

RaptorsTallon wrote:Is the Silent Star/Void Star thing a problem, as I have already PMed the change to Lord Harrab.

Who's is Silent Star BTW, I haven't seen it.

Edit: Found It, it's Mordoskul's.

Shouldn't be a problem, no. But it is a bit strange having two ships with such similar names.. /shrug

added name. and that 2 for me changing flaks? dang...ok,ok.

How about 'Void Raven'?

RaptorsTallon wrote:How about 'Void Raven'?

hmm...well im the smallest ship so i was going for a more underdog name...

No, my ship, not yours.
Sorry if I confused you.

You haden't posted your last comment when i posted.

RaptorsTallon wrote:No, my ship, not yours.
Sorry if I confused you.

lol sorry.

I like 'The Mutt' though.

Time for a rethink.
I just remembered that 'Void Raven' is already a forge world flyer.

RaptorsTallon wrote:I like 'The Mutt' though.

thanks

oh,and added picture.

New name 'Void Phoenix'.

What do you think?

RaptorsTallon wrote:New name 'Void Phoenix'.

What do you think?

probably sounds good to most people,but im a super nerd.phoenixes are fire birds....theirs no oxygen in space for fire im kidding,sounds cool.

Oh my little players are all grown up, discussing strategy and tactics and stuff.

Daddy's so proud!

Snarky wrote:I think we need more torpedoes. Anyway, my ship is meant to be largest and sturdiest structurally as it sacrifices tech for superstructure being one of the older 1st gen ships.

I also agree on battleships being dedicated gun platforms. I'd like to see more ship classes to fit in the support role (like electronic warfare modules for frigates or science vessel type classes)

Also, is shield and superstructure fixed? i.e. hardpoints = hull? Because I'd like to swap shields for hull if possible to fit in with my ship bio (i.e. a standard battleship has 8 hull and 8 shield for example, could I swap it to have 12 hull and 4 shields to represent the antiquated tech my ship has but compensates by being a formerly a larger class ship that's been downgraded to battleship status and refitted to keep up with some of the newer ships [like Darkvoid's new battleship])

Sure, I'll let you drop 50% shields for a health boost, but only you as i feel it fits the bio you gave, and you forgot one thing: Battleships have 10 health and shields as standard, you're end result will be 15 Hull 5 shields.
EDIT: wait a minute... you said your ship was downgraded to battleship? From a Dreadnought?
Will post more later, on my way to my final exam, wish me luck!

Mabey it has an oxidising agent inside it, allowing it to burn in a vacume.

Ok, Void Phoenix it is then.

Just a query, after the ion cannons on a destroyer, how many hard points do i have left?

Changing flak to heavy cannon........ hmmmm

I see the logic of that, especially combined with snarky and Eagle......intrested in what eagle goes for,......

so that would be

ESM
5Xpoint defence
1 heavy cannon
1 torpedo
and bridge

so i can stop 5 torpedo's heading our way.... Snark has no point defence, and eagle is unknown...

5 torpedoes stopping seems like much for 1 ship... but if i have to protect 3 (possibly) without point defence.... i mean one enemy cruiser fully torp, will get three shots trough and then there's still the possibility of multiple ships firing torps...

so how about:

7x point defence
1 torpedo
bridge

If i stay with the group i can get away without ESM...

Hey isn't that an idea.... only one ESM per group that would open up four more slots

1 in anvil
2 in hammer
1 in gauntlet

That's more firepower and same protection if we stay close.

EagleArk wrote:Just a query, after the ion cannons on a destroyer, how many hard points do i have left?

I would say 4, but check with the GM.


The 1 ESM pod per group is a good idea, but I can't change mine, because I have PMed the design already. Not sure about others though.
Remember, gunships need an ESM each, because it also increases accuracy. Plus, carriers get an ESM for free.

Lord Harrab wrote:Oh my little players are all grown up, discussing strategy and tactics and stuff.

Daddy's so proud!

Snarky wrote:I think we need more torpedoes. Anyway, my ship is meant to be largest and sturdiest structurally as it sacrifices tech for superstructure being one of the older 1st gen ships.

I also agree on battleships being dedicated gun platforms. I'd like to see more ship classes to fit in the support role (like electronic warfare modules for frigates or science vessel type classes)

Also, is shield and superstructure fixed? i.e. hardpoints = hull? Because I'd like to swap shields for hull if possible to fit in with my ship bio (i.e. a standard battleship has 8 hull and 8 shield for example, could I swap it to have 12 hull and 4 shields to represent the antiquated tech my ship has but compensates by being a formerly a larger class ship that's been downgraded to battleship status and refitted to keep up with some of the newer ships [like Darkvoid's new battleship])

Sure, I'll let you drop 50% shields for a health boost, but only you as i feel it fits the bio you gave, and you forgot one thing: Battleships have 10 health and shields as standard, you're end result will be 15 Hull 5 shields.
EDIT: wait a minute... you said your ship was downgraded to battleship? From a Dreadnought?
Will post more later, on my way to my final exam, wish me luck!

Off Topic: Good Luck with your exam! I've got one tommorow.