Aegis Javelin on the Runway - The Ship That Dwarfs a Football Field
Buckle up, chums—today we’re flogging a warship. Meet the Aegis Dynamics Javelin‑class destroyer: the space equivalent of a muscle car crossed with an elephantine Swiss Army knife. It’s b...
Buckle up, chums—today we’re flogging a warship. Meet the Aegis Dynamics Javelin‑class destroyer: the space equivalent of a muscle car crossed with an elephantine Swiss Army knife. It’s big, brash, and guarantees you’ll never have trouble finding a parking spot (because no parking lot is big enough).
A Brief Pit Stop Through History
Originally penciled in by concept artist David Hobbins in late 2014, the Javelin rolled off UEE docks in 2690 and remains active today—though a select few “battle‑tested” surplus hulls found their way onto the civilian market shortly after its unveiling. After a starring role in Squadron 42, its grand debut in the Persistent Universe is slated for “post‑S42,” ensuring you’ll have plenty of time to polish your captain’s log before taking the helm.
Under the Hood: Specs That’ll Make Your Jaw Drop
Dimensions & Performance
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Length | 480 m |
| Beam (Width) | 198 m |
| Height | 72 m |
| Mass | 111,080,494 kg |
| Crew Complement | 12 – 80 |
| Cargo Capacity | 5,400 SCU |
| Stowage | 32,000,000 µSCU |
| SCM Speed | 50 m/s |
| Afterburner (Max) Speed | 900 m/s |
| Roll Rate | 15 °/s |
| Pitch Rate | 7 °/s |
| Yaw Rate | 8 °/s |
Propulsion & Power Systems
| System | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Main Thrusters | 14× Size 5 (135.148 MN total) |
| Maneuvering Thrusters | 22× Size 2 (295.661 MN total) |
| Retro Thrusters | 4× Size 3 (195.083 MN total) |
| Quantum Drive | 1× Size 4 (0.08 SCU tank) |
| Fuel Tanks | 2× Size 4 (10 SCU total) |
| Fuel Intakes | 2× Size 4 |
| Fuel Port | 1× Size 1 |
| Power Plants | 4× Size 4 generators |
| Coolers | 8× Size 4 |
| Shield Generators | 4× Size 4 + 4× Size 3 |
| Computers | 3× Size 1 |
| Radar | 1× Size 3 |
Firepower That Turns Heads (and Ships)
| Armament | Quantity & Type |
|---|---|
| Torpedo Racks | 2× Size 9 Argos IX (32‑torpedo capacity) |
| Fixed Gun Hardpoints | 14× Size 7 M9A cannons |
| Manned Turrets | 7× Size 5 positions |
| Remote Turrets | 2× Size 8 high‑caliber laser mounts |
| Missile Racks | Multiple Size 4 Raptor IV arrays |
| Countermeasures | 8× Size 1 Joker Defcon flare/chaff dispensers |
Five Decks of Pure Luxury (…Kind Of)
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Bridge Deck
Central C2 interface with ten stations: captain, XO, weapons, radar, helm, comms, science. -
Top Deck (“Officer Country”)
Captain’s and XO’s quarters, six modular rooms, plus an upper hangar for small‑craft launches. -
Mid Decks
Torpedo bays; main hangar (fits a gunship or boarding craft); engine‑column access; medical bay; brig; mess hall; crew quarters; two modular rooms. -
Bottom Deck
Six cargo vaults; two engineering bays; two STS turret stations; four additional modular rooms; direct engine‑column support. -
Sub‑Decks
Maintenance corridors; EVA airlock; three Class 6 ATA turret emplacements; two final module slots for your mad‑scientist projects.
What It’s For (Besides Impressing Your Friends)
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Convoy Escort & Fleet Support
A walking artillery battery that makes smaller escorts feel redundant. -
Orbital Fire Suppression
Flatten enemy positions from orbit—no “collateral damage” alerts here. -
Reconnaissance‑in‑Force
Probe defenses with a squadron of torpedoes and turret fire. -
Rapid‑Response Interception
Burn in on afterburner, unleash the missiles, then waltz away.
The Not‑So‑Happy Ending (Lore Highlights)
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UEES Flyssa: Met its doom on Daymar in 2862—proof that you can’t outrun gravity wells.
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UEES Orpheus Horizon: Wrecked at Leir III, because sometimes even destroyers find a bigger rock.
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UEES War Hammer: Still ringing loud in active service—some things just refuse to quit.
The Final Lap
If Top Gear ever did a spaceship special, the Javelin would be that torque‑monster that scares everyone else off the track. It’s enormous, it’s modular, and it’s unapologetically over‑the‑top. Whether you’re running convoys, raining torpedoes, or just hosting the galaxy’s grandest slumber party, the Aegis Javelin is your ticket to interstellar domination—just don’t forget to invite your friends.
Important Notice: Specs and other information about the Javelin is subject to change as the game is still in active development