Somerset

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RAF Somerset
Production Information
Class

Frigate

Model

Bothan Assault Frigate (Duke-Class Type 23)

Manufacturer

Duke Engineering

Technical Specifications
Length

280 meters

Maximum Acceleration

3,100 G

MGLT

60 MGLT

Engine Units

Girangofold Ter58 high-output ion turbine engines (3, in trireme configuration)

Hyperdrive Rating

Class 1.0

Shielding

Phoah-Kingsmeyer 484-J4e (400 SBD)

Hull

Ferro-magnesium ceramic (192 RU)

Targeting Systems

Aegis Weapons and Targeting System (AWTS)

Armament
  • 12xTurbolaser cannon
  • 10xLaser cannon
  • 6xProton torpedo launcher
Complement
  • Eight Fireteams
  • 10 Security Lieutenants
  • 30 Droids
  • 12 TIE Fighters (Avenger Squadron)
Crew

650

Minimum Crew

120

Passengers

600 (can Hold)

Cargo Capacity

Up to 9,000 metric tons

Usage
Roles
  • Frigate
  • Flagship
  • Transport
Number in Fleet

Three

Known Commanders

Zhar Bacredi

The Duke-Class (Type 23) Somerset is a ship part of the trading flotilla of Zhar Bacredi. The Somerset is currently commanded by Geoffrey Roebuck and his command cabinet. The Somerset makes port in Somerset III of the Somersetshire System, they were named for Somerset, a gas giant.

Crew[edit]

Captain of the Ship[edit]

For the larger article, see Geoffrey Roebuck

Geoffrey Roebuck, captain of the Somerset is a stubborn, impatient, womanizing, and most of all - a genius. He was born on Somerset III fifty-five years ago to two parents that raised him in their apartment. He later attended the University of Charblix VI and joined the Vast Empire Navy. Eventually working his way up to Lieutenant Commander, Roebuck was way past the retiring age for his type (squadron commander). He retired at age fourty five. He then joined Zhar Bacredi's little flotilla and was given the chance to name his very on ship. He named the ship Somerset in honor of his homeworld.

Captain of the Watch[edit]

The Captain of the Watch is one Mystiq Rangerford. He is currently thirty three and was raised on Corellia (even though he was born on Hecter III). He attended the University of Tadath, and like Roebuck joined the Vast Empire Navy. He moved up to the rank of Warrant Officer and was forced to retire after a crash landing rendered his piloting skills obsolete. He later joined Zhar Bacredi's little trading flotilla under Roebuck.

Head of Security[edit]

Al Tanner was born on Coruscant forty years ago with his brother, Bill Tanner. He currently has one of the best shots with a Mynock Q33 in the flotilla. Though he has never discharged it while he has been with the flotilla, he always keeps it at his side. Tanner is rumored to have some of the tightest security in the flotilla, not leaving a stone un-turned in every inspection they have to do on all transport crates. He is able to fly a starfighter, but barely.

Head of Starfighter Control[edit]

The Somerset has 12 spaceworthy and battleworthy TIE Fighters. along with this, two shuttles come in and out of the Somerset delivering supplies, trading down to the surface, etc. And to monitor this, is Kidon Pitt. He is a smart man with Corellian descendency, he is a good friend of Roebuck and the rest of his command cabinet.

Head of A.W.T.S.[edit]

The AWTS on the Somerset is headed by Etan Grangerford. He is a shallow, shy, and inconsiderate man with a knack for battle and navigation.

Technology[edit]

Girangofold Ter58[edit]

The Girangofold Ter58 high-output ion turbine engines are incredibly fast, expensive... and always in need of repairs. They can travel for about four years until they need to be decomissioned in place for the new engines, Bacredi dreads the day that he will need to replace his Girangofold Ter58 high-output ion turbine engines. These engines were manufactured by the Girangofold Ter Company and then sold through the Imperial Center Store in the Core (under a shell name) to the trading flotilla.

Weapon Complement[edit]

Roebuck hasn't modified the weapons on the Somerset (except for them to fit under the AWTS system). There is still 12 Turbolaser cannons, 10 Laser cannons and 6 Proton torpedo launchers.

Starfighters[edit]

TIE Fighters[edit]

The Somerset boasts twelve TIE Fighters (Avenger Squadron). Steel Squadron is commanded by Ron Tamas, they fly into battle when needed, but they don't fly into battle that often. They have a few formations, but nothing from that.