Xyphos-class

The Xyphos-class is a class of light frigates and skirmishers, manufactured by the Sirius Shipyards corporation for the Trident Foundries military.

Description
The Xyphos-class is the smallest frigate by tonnage and dimensions in the Trident Star Navy, at only 152 metres long; only barely longer than a Falx-class or Cobra-class corvette. Despite this it packs considerble alpha-strike potential, powerful engines and sensors, and a comparatively large cargo bay allowing it to serve as a raider or a blockade runner. It is not designed as a line ship however, and the class falters in long engagements.

The Xyphos-class is based partially on plans drawn up for a frigate around GY 2390 which never progressed beyond a single prototype.

Exterior
The shaping of the vessel follows a primary wedge shape, with additional height added with large vertical hull extensions above and below the wedge.

Interior
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Systems
Xyphos-class vessels are armed with a single centreline plasma coilgun, which takes up a large majority of the space in the forward hull. Additionally, they have two fixed standard plasma cannons in a hull notch on the bottom front of the vessel, and four plasma turrets positioned above and below the docking ports.

History
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Notable Vessels

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