Okay, in order to keep all interested people informed, we've decided to post some specific information about the project.
Render from the PCS2.Minbari Federation Space Units (Light units - current 6259c.)
NS-17A 'TRAGA' space superiority fighter.Manufacturer: Nushali Systems
Lenght: 14.00 m. Height: 3.0 m. Beam: 8.8 m.; Mass: 25 tons (29 tons loaded)
Propulsion: Stalasha 17C gravimetric engine; Max Acceleration: 80 m/s2
Jump engines: none
Atmospheric: no
Crew: 1 pilot/gunner
Armament:
- 2 Nushali LPP-14 plasma cannons
- 6 missile hardpoints
Description: The Nushali Systems NS-17A 'TRAGA' is a single-seat, single-engine spacecraft. The NS-17A is the Minbari Federation primary space superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor and tactical reconnaissance platform since 6234c. The NS-17A was developed after the collapse of the VNS-109 project, and is the first Minbari Federation light fighter type.
NS-17B 'TRAGA' multirole fighter.Manufacturer: Nushali Systems
Lenght: 18.00 m. Height: 3.7 m. Beam: 10.8 m.; Mass: 31 tons (37 tons loaded)
Propulsion: Stalasha 17C gravimetric engine; Max Acceleration: 70 m/s2
Jump engines: none; Atmospheric: no; Crew: 1 pilot/gunner
Armament:
- 1 Nushali LPP14/20 plasma cannons
- 8 missile hardpoints
Description: The NS-17B 'TRAGA' is a single-seat, single-engine spacecraft originally developed by Nushali Systems. Designed as a lightweight fighter, it evolved into a successful multirole spacecraft. The NS-17B is a dogfighter with numerous innovations which allow it to provide OCS operations as well as DCS operations. The spacecraft is on Minbari Federation Space Forces service since 6234c.
NS-23 'TISHAT' multirole fighter.Manufacturer: Nushali Systems
Lenght: 21.00 m. Height: 9.1 m. Beam: 12.5 m.; Mass: 36 tons (42 tons loaded)
Propulsion: Stalasha 23/10 gravimetric engine; Max Acceleration: 70 m/s2
Jump engines: none; Atmospheric: no; Crew: 1 pilot/gunner
Armament:
- 3 Nushali LNB-12 neutron beams
- 6 missile hardpoints
Description: The NS-23 'TISHAT' is a single-seat, single-engine, stealth-capable, 15th-generation spacecraft developed by Nushali Systems in 6244c. for the Minbari Federation Special Forces. It is primarily an space superiority fighter, but has multiple capabilities that include OCS and DCS operations, electronic warfare, and SIGINT roles. It is first Minbari Federation fighter equipped with neutron weapons.
VS-25 'Linara' tactical bomber.VS-25 'Linara' tactical bomber.
Manufacturer: Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards
Lenght: 41.00 m. Height: 6.0 m. Beam: 20.5 m.; Mass: 70 tons (151 tons loaded)
Propulsion: Stalasha 200B gravimetric engine; Max Acceleration: 60 m/s2
Jump engines: none; Atmospheric: yes; Crew: 1 pilot/gunner, 1 pilot/operator
Armament:
- 2 Nushali LNB-12/VM neutron beams
- 2 Nushali LNB-12 neutron turrets
- 2 Valeria VH-88 neutron turrets
- 6 missile hardpoints
Description: The VS-25 'LINARA' is a twin-engine, two-seat, 15th-generation spacecraft developed by Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards in 6239c. It is a multirole heavy bomber with 'low observable' stealth technology capable of penetrating dense anti-spacecraft defenses to deploy both conventional and thermonuclear weapons. The VS-25 is first spacecraft which has Vorlons technologies.
Project 'Nial'. Multirole class heavy fighter.Description: Since the civil war have took place outside Minbar, all clans of the Caste of Warriors tried to create a unique class of fighter which would have been able to combine all necessary abilities to a fully multirole spacecraft. Nevertheless, technical requirements for the ship were too high and first operating prototype, launched in 6240c., was incredibly expensive and difficult in maintenance. In the final analysis, the United Calns Froces command decided to destroy the prototype and to close the project. It would have happened but Minbari Federation Department of Special Operations has insisted on full assignation of the project under their control. Because MFDSO is not subordinated to UCF, they were able to convince the Great Council to continue the project's development on a conditions of MFDSO, however with the very limited funding.
Minbari Federation Space Units (Heavy/Stationary units- current 6259c.)
Tinashi'Haza class light cruiser-carrier.Manufacturer: Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards
Lenght: 1335 m. Height: 850 m. Beam: 410 m.; Mass: 9,360,000 tons
Propulsion: Stalasha 800HSF gravimetric engine; Max Acceleration: 15 m/s2
Jump engines: yes; Atmospheric: no
Crew: 30 officers, 250 enlisted
Armament:
- 1 Valeria VH-121C Neutron turret
- 8 Valeria VH-121A Neutron turrets
- 10 Valeria VH-88/D Neutron turrets
Fighters:
- up to 30 NS class fighters
Description: The Tinashi'Haza was developed by Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards in 6225c. as primary strike vessel. Original project has 31 neutron weapons (19 heavy and 12 light turrets) and could carry only 11 fighters. However, with the development of NS class fighters, the Caste of Warriors demanded changes in the construction. New version of the Tinashi'Haza was introduced in 6245c: the ship was equipped with only 19 neutron weapons (9 - heavy and 10 light turrets), but could carry 30 NS-17A or 20 NS-17B or 15 NS-23 fighters. Such modification allows it evolved into a successful multirole ship.
Tinashi'Eltureel class heavy cruiser-carrier. Manufacturer: Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards
Lenght: 2300 m. Height: 860 m. Beam: 800 m.; Mass: 18,600,000 tons
Propulsion: Stalasha 800HSF/D11 gravimetric engine; Max Acceleration: 15 m/s2
Jump engines: yes; Atmospheric: no
Crew: 60 officers, 650 enlisted
Armament:
- 2 Valeria VH-121C Neutron turret
- 12 Valeria VH-121A Neutron turrets
- 16 Valeria VH-88/D Neutron turrets
Fighters:
- up to 80 NS class fighters or up to 30 VS class bombers
Description: The Tinashi'Eltureel is most large military unit in the Minbari Federation fleet, developed by Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards in 6235c. as heavy cruiser-carrier. Like the Tinashi'Haza, Eltureel class was modified in 6245c. but in this case number the ship's turrets was not changed, as the result - the significant reduction in the time of intense fire. Since 6254c. the Elureel is also used as tactical carrier with 30 VS class bombers aboard and because of the need to escort of Tinashi'Haza cruisers, the Minbari Federation fleet organization was updated with new term - the tactical battle group.
Tinashi'Shannari class multirole transport.Manufacturer: Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards
Lenght: 650 m. Height: 430 m. Beam: 180 m.; Mass: 6,400,000 tons
Propulsion: Stalasha 800HSF gravimetric engine; Max Acceleration: 15 m/s2
Jump engines: yes; Atmospheric: no
Crew: 120. Passengers: up to 1000. Cargo: up to 25000 tons
Armament:
- 8 Valeria VH-88/D Neutron turrets
Fighters:
- 4 NS-17A class fighters (optional)
Description: The Tinashi'Shannari is multirole transport developed on the Tinashi'Haza platform by Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards in 6230c. Successful ship's configuration enabled to use it for civilian goals as well as for military. Equipped with 8 light neutron turrets and 4 NS-17A class fighters, the Shannari is enough hard target for the single attack.
Alky'Shtar class space station.Manufacturer: Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards
Lenght: 1500 m. Height: 1450 m. Beam: 2440 m.
Mass: 9,500,000 tons
Crew: 40 officers, 800 enlisted
Armament:
- 4 Valeria VH-121A Neutron turrets
- 4 Valeria VH-88/D Neutron turrets
Fighters:
- up to 80 NS class fighters
Description: The Alky'Shtar was developed as multirole space station by Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards in 6220c. for civilian and military goals but generally used for training pilots and as defensive outpost. Station is equipped with 4 light and 4 heavy neutron turrets and may contain up to 80 NS class fighters. With the correct defense organization the installation is very hard target even during massive offensive actions.
Anla'Than class SSWADS platform.Manufacturer: Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards
Lenght: 200 m.
Height: 250 m.
Beam: 140 m.
Mass: 500,000 tons
Armament:
- 3 Valeria VH-121A Neutron turrets
- 3 Valeria VH-88/40 Neutron turrets
Description: Anla'Than platform was developed as Stationary Space Warning and Defence System by Valeria-On-High Orbital Shipyards in 6210c. In fact this is a big standalone radar with heavy armor and with serious weaponry. Since 6210c. the system was upgraded three times, in our days it has two modifications, differing only by the stealth system availability.
Project 'Velarian' (originally named) heavy cruiser-carrier.Description: Since the civil war have took place outside Minbar, all clans of the Caste of Warriors tried to create a unique class of military vessel which would have been able to combine high fire power, high fighters payload, high propulsion abilities, high stealth abilities and heavy armor. Beyond of this, the ship must be adapted to carry ground combat units and troops. No doubt, the war contributes to technical progress, however the pride and the wish to be a first were so high that no one of the clans has not been even able to create an operating draft. The situation slightly changed in 6235c. when the Federation and the United Calns Froces have been formed. Nevertheless, technical requirements for the ship were too high and first operating prototype, launched in 6240c., was incredibly expensive and difficult in maintenance. Beyond of this, the testings revealed that huge size of the vessel did absolutely useless its stealth system, and with a full load the ship's propulsion abilities significantly lagged behind the Tinashi'Eltureel class. In the final analysis, the United Calns Froces command decided to destroy the prototype and to close the project. It would have happened but Minbari Federation Department of Special Operations has insisted on full assignation of the project under their control. Of course, the UCF command did not want to tolerate such situation but because MFDSO is not subordinated to UCF, they were able to convince the Great Council to continue the project's development on a conditions of MFDSO, however with the caveat that funding would be reduced by half. Because of unstable relationships with the Neo-Minbari front, and also because of lack of results, in 6248c., the UCF command finally achieve the desired and the project has lost federal funding. But looks like the universe itself decided the project's future, soon after the Great Council accepted UCF arguments, Anrith Sharlin the leader of Star Blades clan decided to support the development. Sharlin was not a member of the Council but his reputation and glory were too great in order to prohibit his solution.