Raptor-Class Corvette

The Raptor-Class Corvette is the smallest true warship in Solarian service. Designed for speed, agility, and surprise strikes, Raptors excel in reconnaissance, raiding, and screening roles.

Unlike larger classes that project power through size and firepower, the Raptor’s value lies in its mobility and numbers. They are the fleet’s outriders — the first to arrive, the last to withdraw, and often the unseen guardians that scout ahead of Ducal deployments.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 95 m

• Beam: 28 m

• Height: 18 m

• Gross Tonnage (GT): ~22,000

• Crew Complement: 45

• Troop/Passenger Capacity: 10 (boarding squads or specialists)
  
  

• Armament:

  • 2 Light Plasma Cannons

  • 2 Torpedo Launchers

• Defenses:

  • Light Shielding

  • High-speed maneuver systems

• Propulsion:

  • Micro Solaris Gate Engine

  • Twin High-Output Fusion Drives

Variants & Subclasses

• Raptor-Scout – Stripped of heavy weapons, equipped with advanced sensors and stealth plating.

• Raptor-Strike – Modified with heavier torpedoes for precision raids against larger targets.

• Raptor-Escort – Enhanced point-defense arrays, optimized for convoy protection.

Notable Ships

• ISS Swift Talon – Famous for intercepting smuggling rings along the Solis–Lucius corridor.

• ISS Stormclaw – Veteran of multiple fleet actions, survived against odds by outmaneuvering cruisers.

• ISS Argent Fang – Assigned as fast escort to the Duchess’ personal couriers.

Service Record & Deployment

• Raptors are deployed in squadrons of 3–6, scouting ahead of major fleet movements or patrolling Ducal territories too minor for larger ships.

• Their versatility makes them a favorite among young captains seeking glory — and among admirals who rely on their speed for intelligence gathering.

• Though lightly armed, a pack of Raptors can overwhelm larger ships through precision strikes and relentless harassment.

• They represent the edge of Solarian reach: always in motion, always watching.