UEFg Karuna - Revision history

TopAce: /* Veteran Comments */ spelling

2021-07-28T08:25:46Z

Veteran Comments: spelling

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	''As noted above, the Karuna does not fare well in the face of beam fire - nothing is quite as wince-inducing as watching a lucky [[TerSlash]] rip across the broadside - but it's also worth noting that it can outpace all of the GTVA's cruisers and corvettes by a fair amount (for a capital ship), and has slightly more hull points than some of them. The Karuna is also fairly - perhaps even '''disturbingly''' - maneuverable for a ship of ~~it's~~ size. Never underestimate them, especially if there's two of them working together.''		''As noted above, the Karuna does not fare well in the face of beam fire - nothing is quite as wince-inducing as watching a lucky [[TerSlash]] rip across the broadside - but it's also worth noting that it can outpace all of the GTVA's cruisers and corvettes by a fair amount (for a capital ship), and has slightly more hull points than some of them. The Karuna is also fairly - perhaps even '''disturbingly''' - maneuverable for a ship of its size. Never underestimate them, especially if there's two of them working together.''


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	''Just not quite tough enough to take one salvo from the frontal [[BBlue\|beam cannons]] of a [[GTD Titan]]. It performs the role a midway between a corvette and destroyer would in the [[GTVA]]. On Insane, typically Karunas basically run their own escort, as any stray bomber wings coming in will probably be almost instantly destroyed on contact with the frigates defenses; shoot down incoming warheads and the defense screen will do the rest.''		''Just not quite tough enough to take one salvo from the frontal [[BBlue\|beam cannons]] of a [[GTD Titan]]. It performs the role a midway between a corvette and destroyer would in the [[GTVA]]. On Insane, typically Karunas basically run their own escort, as any stray bomber wings coming in will probably be almost instantly destroyed on contact with the frigates' defenses; shoot down incoming warheads and the defense screen will do the rest.''

SaltyWaffles at 05:21, 3 August 2020

2020-08-03T05:21:02Z

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	''As noted above, the Karuna does not fare well in the face of beam fire - nothing is quite as wince-inducing as watching a lucky [[TerSlash]] rip across the broadside - but it's also worth noting that it can outpace all of the GTVA's cruisers and corvettes by a fair amount (for a capital ship), and has slightly more hull points than some of them. The Karuna is also fairly - perhaps even '''disturbingly''' - maneuverable for a ship of it's size. Never underestimate them, especially if there's two of them working together.''		''As noted above, the Karuna does not fare well in the face of beam fire - nothing is quite as wince-inducing as watching a lucky [[TerSlash]] rip across the broadside - but it's also worth noting that it can outpace all of the GTVA's cruisers and corvettes by a fair amount (for a capital ship), and has slightly more hull points than some of them. The Karuna is also fairly - perhaps even '''disturbingly''' - maneuverable for a ship of it's size. Never underestimate them, especially if there's two of them working together.''


	''While the Karuna has excellent point defenses on the forward half of the ship, the point defenses on the back half of the ship (rear of the distinct "conning tower" in the middle) are disturbingly anemic, with only two turrets covering the entire thing (and with limited firing arcs, at that!). Thus, when protecting a Karuna against enemy strike craft, focus on incoming wings from behind, because a Karuna can definitely NOT protect itself well from those vectors.''		''While the Karuna has excellent point defenses on the forward half of the ship, the point defenses on the back half of the ship (rear of the distinct "conning tower" in the middle) are disturbingly anemic, with only two turrets covering the entire thing (and with limited firing arcs, at that!). Thus, when protecting a Karuna against enemy strike craft, focus on incoming wings from behind, because a Karuna can definitely NOT protect itself well from those vectors.''

SaltyWaffles at 05:20, 3 August 2020

2020-08-03T05:20:47Z

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	''As noted above, the Karuna does not fare well in the face of beam fire - nothing is quite as wince-inducing as watching a lucky [[TerSlash]] rip across the broadside - but it's also worth noting that it can outpace all of the GTVA's cruisers and corvettes by a fair amount (for a capital ship), and has slightly more hull points than some of them. The Karuna is also fairly - perhaps even '''disturbingly''' - maneuverable for a ship of it's size. Never underestimate them, especially if there's two of them working together.''		''As noted above, the Karuna does not fare well in the face of beam fire - nothing is quite as wince-inducing as watching a lucky [[TerSlash]] rip across the broadside - but it's also worth noting that it can outpace all of the GTVA's cruisers and corvettes by a fair amount (for a capital ship), and has slightly more hull points than some of them. The Karuna is also fairly - perhaps even '''disturbingly''' - maneuverable for a ship of it's size. Never underestimate them, especially if there's two of them working together.''

			''While the Karuna has excellent point defenses on the forward half of the ship, the point defenses on the back half of the ship (rear of the distinct "conning tower" in the middle) are disturbingly anemic, with only two turrets covering the entire thing (and with limited firing arcs, at that!). Thus, when protecting a Karuna against enemy strike craft, focus on incoming wings from behind, because a Karuna can definitely NOT protect itself well from those vectors.''

Darius: Stats update

2016-07-14T13:49:55Z

Stats update

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	\|turrets = 29		\|turrets = 29
	\|fighters = 12 fighters		\|fighters = 8 fighters
	}}		}}

Darius at 11:50, 24 May 2016

2016-05-24T11:50:48Z

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	==Description:==		==Description:==
	===Blue Planet: War in Heaven Tech Description===		===Blue Planet: War in Heaven Tech Description===
	The Karuna is a class of frigate in the Federation Navy, birthed out of blood spilled against the Gaian Effort. Utilising swarm tactics, Gef strike fighters would overwhelm Sanctus military freighters and Purusha light frigates with impunity. The exigencies of the conflict affirmed the criticality of a ubiquitous fighter escort. It was not enough for fleet destroyers to deploy wings to support warships in the field - frigates would need to bring their own fighters to battle. Imperatives by DARK CLOUD and BULWARK to the Federation College of War refined the design - the new frigate would need to run her own escort as well as threaten hard targets in the event of Shivan incursion.		The Karuna is a class of frigate in the Federation Navy, birthed out of blood spilled against the Gaian Effort. Utilising swarm tactics, Gef strike fighters would overwhelm Sanctus military freighters and Purusha light frigates with impunity. Facing mounting shipping losses, the Admiralty outlined their requirements for a next-generation frigate. The exigencies of the conflict had affirmed the criticality of a ubiquitous fighter escort. It was not enough for fleet destroyers to deploy wings to support warships in the field - frigates would need to bring their own fighters to battle. Imperatives by DARK CLOUD and BULWARK to the Federation College of War refined the design - the new frigate would need to run her own escort as well as threaten hard targets in the event of Shivan incursion.

	The Karuna frigate carrier turned out to be a veritable fortress. Up to eight fighters could be fielded in the forward hangar, and her powerful suite of flak and rapid-fire cannons proved devastating against hostile strikecraft. Three VLS silos supplementing a forward battery of gauss cannons and mass drivers gave her the teeth to engage hostile warship assets. She was swift and maneuverable, able to quickly respond to threats in a fluid battlespace. The Karuna was the right ship built at the right time - a sorely needed solution to the chronic problem of maintaining security in a fractious post-Isolation system.		The Karuna frigate carrier turned out to be a veritable fortress. Up to eight fighters could be fielded in the forward hangar, and her powerful suite of flak and rapid-fire cannons proved devastating against hostile strikecraft. Three VLS silos supplementing a forward battery of gauss cannons and mass drivers gave her the teeth to engage hostile warship assets. She was swift and maneuverable, able to quickly respond to threats in a fluid battlespace. The Karuna was the right ship built at the right time - a sorely needed solution to the chronic problem of maintaining security in a fractious post-Isolation system.

Darius: Updated tech description

2016-05-24T11:46:57Z

Updated tech description

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	==Description:==		==Description:==
	===Blue Planet: War in Heaven Tech Description===		===Blue Planet: War in Heaven Tech Description===
	The Karuna is a class of frigate in the Federation Navy, birthed out of blood spilled ~~during the campaign~~ against the Gaian Effort. Utilising swarm tactics, Gef strike fighters would overwhelm Sanctus military freighters and Purusha light frigates with impunity. ~~Facing mounting shipping losses,~~ the ~~Admiralty demanded a new warship - an amalgamation~~ of ~~destroyer and cruiser with~~ a ~~hull large~~ enough to ~~house a squadron of escort~~ fighters~~, as well as enough space for heavy torpedoes~~ and ~~point defense turrets. The~~ new frigate ~~needed to be able~~ to run her own escort as well as threaten ~~hostile warships and other hardened~~ targets.~~<br> <br>~~		The Karuna is a class of frigate in the Federation Navy, birthed out of blood spilled against the Gaian Effort. Utilising swarm tactics, Gef strike fighters would overwhelm Sanctus military freighters and Purusha light frigates with impunity. The exigencies of the conflict affirmed the criticality of a ubiquitous fighter escort. It was not enough for fleet destroyers to deploy wings to support warships in the field - frigates would need to bring their own fighters to battle. Imperatives by DARK CLOUD and BULWARK to the Federation College of War refined the design - the new frigate would need to run her own escort as well as threaten hard targets in the event of Shivan incursion.

	The Karuna frigate carrier turned out to be a veritable fortress. Up to eight fighters could be fielded in the forward hangar, and her powerful suite of flak and rapid-fire cannons proved devastating against hostile strikecraft. Three VLS silos supplementing a forward battery of gauss cannons and mass drivers gave her the teeth to engage hostile warship assets. She was swift and maneuverable, able to quickly respond to threats in a fluid battlespace. The Karuna was the right ship built at the right time - a sorely needed solution to the chronic problem of maintaining security in a fractious post-Isolation system.~~<br> <br>~~		The Karuna frigate carrier turned out to be a veritable fortress. Up to eight fighters could be fielded in the forward hangar, and her powerful suite of flak and rapid-fire cannons proved devastating against hostile strikecraft. Three VLS silos supplementing a forward battery of gauss cannons and mass drivers gave her the teeth to engage hostile warship assets. She was swift and maneuverable, able to quickly respond to threats in a fluid battlespace. The Karuna was the right ship built at the right time - a sorely needed solution to the chronic problem of maintaining security in a fractious post-Isolation system.

	Karunas are widely deployed in the current conflict with the GTVA and form the offensive backbone of all three Fleets.		Karunas are widely deployed in the current conflict with the GTVA and form the offensive backbone of all three Fleets.

Darius: Updated tech description

2016-05-22T06:59:27Z

Updated tech description

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	<br>		<br>
	The '''UEFg ''Karuna''''' is a fan-made [[Terrans\|Terran]]-designed multi-role combat frigate used by the [[United Earth Federation]] in [[Blue Planet]]. The UEF utilises this class of warship very heavily, particularly as a standard warship deployed during the war with the [[GTVA]]. While the ''Karuna'' lacks heavy-hitting long-range weaponry, it is peppered with numerous turrets to engage warships effectively at medium and close range. The ''Karuna'' also has a small fighterbay, allowing it to launch fighters and/or bombers to escort or engage targets should additional reinforcements be unavailable.		The '''UEFg ''Karuna''''' is a fan-made [[Terrans\|Terran]]-designed multi-role combat frigate used by the [[United Earth Federation]] in [[Blue Planet]]. The UEF utilises this class of warship very heavily, particularly as a standard warship deployed during the war with the [[GTVA]]. While the ''Karuna'' lacks heavy-hitting long-range weaponry, it is peppered with numerous turrets to engage warships effectively at medium and close range. The ''Karuna'' also has a small fighterbay, allowing it to launch fighters and/or bombers to escort or engage targets should additional reinforcements be unavailable.<br> <br>

			The Karuna packs so many torpedoes that it can effectively saturate a target's point defenses, leaving no beams or pulse weapons available to fire at oncoming fighters or bombers. This is part of its tactical abilities - on its own, the Karuna lacks the firepower to stand toe-to-toe with most GTVA warships of comparable or greater size.


	==Description:==		==Description:==
	===Blue Planet: ~~Age of Aquarius~~ Tech Description===		===Blue Planet: War in Heaven Tech Description===
	The Karuna class frigate, ~~a product of the orbital shipyards~~ of ~~Earth and Mars, is~~ the ~~backbone of~~ the ~~United Earth Navy~~. ~~These versatile ships perform a variety of missions~~, ~~including~~ strike~~, escort, long range patrol~~ and ~~scouting~~. ~~The incorporation of~~ a ~~launch bay for 12 light to medium fighters provides~~ an ~~added edge to its combat capability. It's simple but elegant design reflects its ingenuity despite the lack~~ of ~~advanced resources~~ and ~~construction facilities. The most noteworthy design concept is the utilisation~~ of ~~a rotating section~~, ~~creating gravity for those aboard the vessel. This greatly reduces the need~~ for ~~power hungry gravity plating,~~ and ~~serves as a platform for the ships medium range sensor arrays giving them an outstanding field of view~~. ~~It also acts as a centrifugal power generator that powers most of the secondary subsystems leaving the main reactors free~~ to ~~deliver more power~~ to ~~the engines, weapons~~ and other ~~primary subsystems~~. ~~The Karuna's weapons array consists primarily of conventional pulse cannon, flak and missile batteries~~		The Karuna is a class of frigate in the Federation Navy, birthed out of blood spilled during the campaign against the Gaian Effort. Utilising swarm tactics, Gef strike fighters would overwhelm Sanctus military freighters and Purusha light frigates with impunity. Facing mounting shipping losses, the Admiralty demanded a new warship - an amalgamation of destroyer and cruiser with a hull large enough to house a squadron of escort fighters, as well as enough space for heavy torpedoes and point defense turrets. The new frigate needed to be able to run her own escort as well as threaten hostile warships and other hardened targets.<br> <br>

	~~===Blue Planet: War in Heaven Tech Description===~~		The Karuna frigate carrier turned out to be a veritable fortress. Up to eight fighters could be fielded in the forward hangar, and her powerful suite of flak and rapid-fire cannons proved devastating against hostile strikecraft. Three VLS silos supplementing a forward battery of gauss cannons and mass drivers gave her the teeth to engage hostile warship assets. She was swift and maneuverable, able to quickly respond to threats in a fluid battlespace. The Karuna was the right ship built at the right time - a sorely needed solution to the chronic problem of maintaining security in a fractious post-Isolation system.<br> <br>
	The Karuna ~~class frigates are~~ the ~~backbone~~ of ~~the new Federation Navy~~ and ~~are the most versatile warships in the fleet~~. ~~While smaller than~~ the ~~old Orion class destroyers, they are faster and pack a much greater punch~~. ~~Armed with several point defence turrets, railguns~~ and ~~heavy missile batteries~~, ~~they are a deadly threat~~ to ~~any ship that engages them in battle. Ideally suited~~ to ~~independent intrasystem duties, they have been instrumental~~ in ~~maintaining peace and order within Sol~~. ~~As Solar military forces continue to move closer and closer towards~~ a ~~more generalised ship design, Karuna frigates are expected~~ to ~~serve~~ the ~~navy~~ in ~~their current capacity well into the foreseeable future~~.

			Karunas are widely deployed in the current conflict with the GTVA and form the offensive backbone of all three Fleets.
	===Developer Notes===		===Developer Notes===
	Downturreted version of Steve-O's original Hyperion frigate.		Downturreted version of Steve-O's original Hyperion frigate.

	The Karuna packs so many torpedoes that it can effectively saturate a target's point defenses, leaving no beams or pulse weapons available to fire at oncoming fighters or bombers. This is part of its tactical abilities - on its own, the Karuna lacks the firepower to stand toe-to-toe with most GTVA warships of comparable or greater size.

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Darius: Gallery

2016-02-19T11:44:40Z

Gallery

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	File:UEFgKaruna.png\|An older version of the Karuna.		File:UEFgKaruna.png\|An older version of the Karuna.
			File:Lone indus.jpg\|UEFg Indus

	</gallery>		</gallery>

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Veteran Comments */ Thought I'd mention this, since it was a rather big talking point in modding circles.

2013-06-11T08:41:09Z

Veteran Comments: Thought I'd mention this, since it was a rather big talking point in modding circles.

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	''Just not quite tough enough to take one salvo from the frontal [[BBlue\|beam cannons]] of a [[GTD Titan]]. It performs the role a midway between a corvette and destroyer would in the [[GTVA]]. On Insane, typically Karunas basically run their own escort, as any stray bomber wings coming in will probably be almost instantly destroyed on contact with the frigates defenses; shoot down incoming warheads and the defense screen will do the rest.''		''Just not quite tough enough to take one salvo from the frontal [[BBlue\|beam cannons]] of a [[GTD Titan]]. It performs the role a midway between a corvette and destroyer would in the [[GTVA]]. On Insane, typically Karunas basically run their own escort, as any stray bomber wings coming in will probably be almost instantly destroyed on contact with the frigates defenses; shoot down incoming warheads and the defense screen will do the rest.''


			''The original Karuna model was notorious for causing massive slowdowns even on the most powerful PCs manufactured at the time due to the numerous details on the mesh as well as the number of textures it used.''
	}}		}}

MatthTheGeek: nupix

2013-01-27T17:46:47Z

nupix

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			[[Image:UEFgKaruna2.png\|thumb\|right\|750px\|The UEFg ''Karuna''.]]
			[[Image:Karunae.png\|thumb\|right\|550px\|The different Fleet color schemes.]]

	<br>		<br>
	The '''UEFg ''Karuna''''' is a fan-made [[Terrans\|Terran]]-designed multi-role combat frigate used by the [[United Earth Federation]] in [[Blue Planet]]. The UEF utilises this class of warship very heavily, particularly as a standard warship deployed during the war with the [[GTVA]]. While the ''Karuna'' lacks heavy-hitting long-range weaponry, it is peppered with numerous turrets to engage warships effectively at medium and close range. The ''Karuna'' also has a small fighterbay, allowing it to launch fighters and/or bombers to escort or engage targets should additional reinforcements be unavailable.		The '''UEFg ''Karuna''''' is a fan-made [[Terrans\|Terran]]-designed multi-role combat frigate used by the [[United Earth Federation]] in [[Blue Planet]]. The UEF utilises this class of warship very heavily, particularly as a standard warship deployed during the war with the [[GTVA]]. While the ''Karuna'' lacks heavy-hitting long-range weaponry, it is peppered with numerous turrets to engage warships effectively at medium and close range. The ''Karuna'' also has a small fighterbay, allowing it to launch fighters and/or bombers to escort or engage targets should additional reinforcements be unavailable.
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	==Description:==		==Description:==
	~~{{shipimage\|image=[[image:UEFgKaruna.png\|600px]]\|caption=The UEFg ''Karuna''}}~~
	===Blue Planet: Age of Aquarius Tech Description===		===Blue Planet: Age of Aquarius Tech Description===
	The Karuna class frigate, a product of the orbital shipyards of Earth and Mars, is the backbone of the United Earth Navy. These versatile ships perform a variety of missions, including strike, escort, long range patrol and scouting. The incorporation of a launch bay for 12 light to medium fighters provides an added edge to its combat capability. It's simple but elegant design reflects its ingenuity despite the lack of advanced resources and construction facilities. The most noteworthy design concept is the utilisation of a rotating section, creating gravity for those aboard the vessel. This greatly reduces the need for power hungry gravity plating, and serves as a platform for the ships medium range sensor arrays giving them an outstanding field of view. It also acts as a centrifugal power generator that powers most of the secondary subsystems leaving the main reactors free to deliver more power to the engines, weapons and other primary subsystems. The Karuna's weapons array consists primarily of conventional pulse cannon, flak and missile batteries		The Karuna class frigate, a product of the orbital shipyards of Earth and Mars, is the backbone of the United Earth Navy. These versatile ships perform a variety of missions, including strike, escort, long range patrol and scouting. The incorporation of a launch bay for 12 light to medium fighters provides an added edge to its combat capability. It's simple but elegant design reflects its ingenuity despite the lack of advanced resources and construction facilities. The most noteworthy design concept is the utilisation of a rotating section, creating gravity for those aboard the vessel. This greatly reduces the need for power hungry gravity plating, and serves as a platform for the ships medium range sensor arrays giving them an outstanding field of view. It also acts as a centrifugal power generator that powers most of the secondary subsystems leaving the main reactors free to deliver more power to the engines, weapons and other primary subsystems. The Karuna's weapons array consists primarily of conventional pulse cannon, flak and missile batteries
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			==Gallery==
			<gallery widths=250px>

			File:UEFgKaruna.png\|An older version of the Karuna.

			</gallery>

	==Veteran Comments==		==Veteran Comments==