Aegis-Class Destroyer

The Aegis-Class Destroyer is the shield wall of the Ducal Fleet. Built in large numbers, these ships exist to protect heavier vessels, intercept enemy strike craft, and enforce the Duchess’ presence in even the smallest corners of the realm.

Where Titans and Imperius battleships are rare, the Aegis is common — a familiar sight across Solis space. Their strength lies not in singular power but in numbers, coordination, and speed. Alone, an Aegis may seem modest; in formation, they are devastating.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 220 m

• Beam: 65 m

• Height: 48 m

• Gross Tonnage (GT): ~190,000

• Crew Complement: 320

• Troop/Passenger Capacity: 60
  
  

• Armament:

  • 2 Plasma Batteries

  • 6 Point-Defense Cannons

  • Torpedo Tubes (2)

• Defenses:

  • Light Shield Grid

  • Reinforced Hull Struts

• Propulsion:

  • Compact Solaris Gate Engine

  • Triple Fusion Drives for maneuverability

Variants & Subclasses

• Aegis-Interceptor – Enhanced engines, optimized for anti-fighter and anti-piracy roles.

• Aegis-Screen – Reinforced shielding systems to form protective perimeters around capital ships.

• Aegis-Command – Destroyer refitted as a squadron flagship, equipped with advanced sensors and communication arrays.

Notable Ships

• ISS Ironveil – Flagship of the Ossus escort fleet, credited with flawless defense during a Gate siege exercise.

• ISS Hallowstar – Destroyed in action while protecting an Imperius battleship, remembered as a Solarian martyr ship.

• ISS Vigil’s Edge – Currently leads patrol squadrons around Sinaia’s outer orbits.

Service Record & Deployment

• The Aegis-Class forms the Fourth Class line of Ducal naval organization, the most numerous combat ship outside of light corvettes.

• Commonly deployed in packs of 6–12, screening larger formations or patrolling independent sectors.

• Their presence ensures constant visibility of Solarian authority in border regions and trade corridors.

• Though individually outmatched by larger ships, their role as guardians and escorts makes them indispensable to every Ducal fleet.