Sanctum-Class Hospital Ship

The Sanctum-Class Hospital Ship is the healing arm of the Ducal Fleet. Where most vessels project strength through weapons, the Sanctum projects it through mercy. These ships are equipped with vast medical bays, surgical theaters, and recovery wards, serving both military personnel and civilians during crises.

Painted in Solarian white-and-gold livery with clear medical insignia, Sanctums are protected under Imperial law, though still shielded by escorts in times of war. Their presence is a reminder that House Solaris does not merely rule — it sustains, heals, and protects.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 490 m

• Beam: 130 m

• Height: 98 m

• Gross Tonnage (GT): ~760,000

• Crew Complement: 1,200 (medical staff, surgeons, naval personnel)

• Patient Capacity: 2,500 beds + 400 ICU stations

• Medical Facilities:

  • Tiered surgical wards

  • Advanced trauma bays

  • Isolation and quarantine sections

  • Prosthetic reconstruction labs
    
    

• Armament:

  • None (prohibited under Imperial codes)
    
    

• Defenses:

  • Full shield array

  • Hardened hull with medical markings to discourage attac

• Propulsion:

  • Solaris Gate Engine (standard core)

  • Twin Fusion Drives
    
    

Variants & Subclasses

• Sanctum-Relief – Converted for disaster response and planetary aid.

• Sanctum-Military – Optimized for treating combat casualties during large fleet engagements.

• Sanctum-Quarantine – Equipped with enhanced isolation bays for epidemics or biohazard events.

• Sanctum-Atmospheric – Reinforced hull and modular landing struts allow limited planetfall capability. This variant can deploy entire mobile hospitals directly onto planetary surfaces, complete with drop-shuttles, prefabricated wards, and relief drones. Though atmospheric entry limits its cargo and shielding compared to orbital-only versions, it is the premier Ducal vessel for humanitarian operations on the ground.

Notable Ships

• ISS Mercy of Solis – Flagship of the Ducal medical fleet, permanently stationed above Ossus.

• ISS Dawn’s Grace – Deployed to Ossus during planetary famine relief excerise.

• ISS White Flame – Known for its rapid response during a reactor disaster on Ossus.

Service Record & Deployment

• Sanctum-Class vessels accompany major Ducal fleets, ensuring long-term survivability in campaigns.

• They are also deployed for civilian crises, strengthening the image of House Solaris as a guardian of its people.

• Often escorted by Aegis Destroyers and Raptor Corvettes, their safety is paramount to Ducal doctrine.

• A fleet without a Sanctum is considered unfit for extended operations, as no admiral can afford to neglect the wounded.