Hoplite

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The Hoplite is a warship class operated by an enigmatic ETI operating in the Kondike-Kagayan system. Under UN hull classification, it is analogous to a heavy cruiser. First encountered in the attack on UNS Klondike and UNS Kagayan, its provisional designation was the Ghana class.

Observed Properties

  • Strength 1250 thermal signature
  • Target Cross Section (TCS) of 160
  • Estimated tonnage 8,000
  • Equipped with Active Sensor S84/R74 (strength 6216, resolution 74)
  • Energy or kinetic weapon damage 6, up to 3 damage absorbed by 1 armor belt.
  • Capable of at least 4 weapon strikes at a time
  • Probable thermal sensor, or access to data from a planetary DST network.
  • Periodically pulses it's active sensor suite.

Tactical Analysis

See also: UNFI Report

Based on estimated EM sensitivities of 50-80%, this class has an active sensor range of between 36 and 58 million km.

Known Ships

Designation Name Encountered Last Known Location Status
Hoplite 002 - Klondike-Kagayan 3 January 2035 Klondike-Kagayan Active
Hoplite 003 - Klondike-Kagayan 3 January 2035 Klondike-Kagayan Active
Hoplite 004 - Klondike-Kagayan 3 January 2035 Klondike-Kagayan Active
Hoplite 005 - Klondike-Kagayan 3 January 2035 Klondike-Kagayan Active

Design Specifications

A comprehensive design estimate for this ship has yet to be created.