Combined UCM 230818
Combined UCM 230818
Combined UCM 230818
Command Ship
If you mount your Admiral in this ship, its cost is reduced to 0 pts and becomes AV5.
Famous ships of the class: London, Robert A Bernard, Destiny, Sceptered Empress,
UCM London
Triumph Dreadnought
Triple the displacement of a Battleship, the London is one of the most powerful war- Length: 1751m
ships ever produced by mankind, armed with fifty mass drivers in various gauges. Beam: 575m
One may annihilate an entire fleet, unassisted. Height: 674m
It takes an entire orbital yard sector three years to lay down the hull of one of these Displacement:
ships. The sheer resources to outfit crew and maintain the ship reserves its use for 69,631,000m³
the direst circumstances, commanded by the UCMF’s most decorated Admirals.
Each is a legend in its own right.
Washington
Supercarrier 440 pts
Command Ship
If you mount your Admiral in this ship, its cost is reduced to 0 pts and becomes AV5.
Famous ships of the class: Washington, Eisenhower, Nimitz, Our Will, Shield of UCM Washington
Aurum Supercarrier
Length: 1751m
The Washington is the largest military starship in UCMF. Examples include the
Shield of Aurum, the UCMF’s flagship and Our Will, the most decorated Colonial Beam: 575m
vessel. Height: 674m
Displacement:
Its mass drivers match any battleship, but its strength lies in its launch compli-
ment, more than an entire strike group—pivotal, if deployed skilfully. Just one 73,643,000m³
of these monstrosities can throw up an impenetrable fighter screen or a wave of
bombers dense enough to cripple a battleship in one blow.
Beijing
Battleship 230 pts
Famous ships of the class: Missouri, Liberator, Victory, Vox Bellum, Alea Iacta Est
UCM Beijing Battleship
The mighty Beijing class battleship is the oldest class of combat starship in general
service with the Colonial Fleet. UCMS Beijing was laid down in 2579 and completed Length: 1293m
in 2586, making her 85 years old at the time of her destruction in the first battle of Beam: 421m
Olympus. However, that first example was followed by dozens more of her class Height: 383m
and construction still continues to the present day. The design has proven so reli- Displacement:
able and versatile that the basic hull forms the base of most of the UCM’s enormous
21,289,000m³
battleships.
The Beijing class is an extremely resilient vessel which packs extensive firepower,
namely six UF-6400 mass drivers in three turrets, twelve UF-4200 mass drivers in
four turrets and one Cobra laser, not to mention scores of missile bays and banks
of point defence lasers. It is currently one of the most popular commands of the
UCMF’s Admirals and for good reason – few ships the UCM has to offer are as effec-
tive in the annihilation of any enemy as the formidable Beijing. Most of the UCMF’s
battleships are surrounded by tales of their illustrious deeds, their names etched
into the collective consciousness of the colonial citizenry and this class has no
shortage of legends.
New York
Battleship 250 pts
Famous ships of the class: Admiral Togo, Carpe Noctum, Liberty Queen, Lord Nel-
UCM New York
son, General Sherman Battleship
The New York class is one of the most in-demand ships in the UCMF since its flex- Length: 1293m
ibility and awesome power are almost unparalleled. A later development of the Beam: 421m
Beijing class, it replaces the former’s heavy turrets with a gigantic voidcraft hangar Height: 383m
for launching scores of lethal fighters and bombers. It also replaces the Cobra laser Displacement:
with an enormous torpedo tube and internal storage for two of these devastating
25,253,000m³
munitions. As such, it can take advantage of the lower power requirements of its
launch assets to bring more offensive capability to bear when conducting complex
manoeuvres, all while producing less conspicuous energy spikes.
While less common than the Beijing (as far as any battleship can be described as
‘common’), a total of 19 are currently on the register – a respectable number but
sorely below current demand, which cannot be met quickly due to the complexity
of construction. A shortage of trained pilots compounds the issue, exacerbated by
the terrible losses sustained by the Fleet Air Arm above Olympus.
Tokyo
Battleship 220 pts
Famous ships of the class: General Raj-Singh, Tiger’s Lair, Gauntlet of Ferrum, Deus
Exercitus UCM Delhi Battleship
The UCMF’s battleships were among its oldest vessels, with some nearing 90 years’ Length: 1,314m
service. Although stalwarts like the Beijing continue to be built, the Admiralty Beam: 421m
wanted new capabilities, modernity, and lethality. Launched in 2673, UCMS Hanoi Height: 384m
was the first of this new breed of monsters to lumber from Niccolum’s yards. The Displacement:
embodiment of focused colonial naval architecture, the Hanoi is built around twin
27,858,000m³
UF-12000 mass drivers, making it a supreme capital ship killer. These, the largest
accelerator weapons yet mounted to a UCMF vessel, demanded major revisions to
the legacy superstructure and power cores.
The latest compact systems create greatly enlarged, internal spaces. On the Hanoi,
they’re filled with gen-capacitors, but on the Delhi, they’re packed with landing
forces. The Army’s grievances about toopship’s vulnerability and terrible losses have
been answered with a battleship-sized delivery system with the firepower to engage
any threat unsupported.
Hanoi
Battleship 250 pts
Famous ships of the class: Hanoi, Admiral Chang, Spear of Aurum, Foe Hammer
UCM Hanoi Battleship
The UCMF’s battleships were among its oldest vessels, with some nearing 90 years’
service. Although stalwarts like the Beijing continue to be built, the Admiralty Length: 1,413m
wanted new capabilities, modernity, and lethality. Launched in 2673, UCMS Hanoi Beam: 421m
was the first of this new breed of monsters to lumber from Niccolum’s yards. The Height: 384m
embodiment of focused colonial naval architecture, the Hanoi is built around twin Displacement:
UF-12000 mass drivers, making it a supreme capital ship killer. These, the largest
26,289,000m³
accelerator weapons yet mounted to a UCMF vessel, demanded major revisions to
the legacy superstructure and power cores.
The latest compact systems create greatly enlarged, internal spaces. On the Hanoi,
they’re filled with gen-capacitors, but on the Delhi, they’re packed with landing
forces. The Army’s grievances about toopship’s vulnerability and terrible losses have
been answered with a battleship-sized delivery system with the firepower to engage
any threat unsupported.
Johannesburg
Battlecruiser 195 pts
Famous ships of the class: Atlantis (Atlantis class), Admiral Halsey, Warspite,
UCM Johannesburg
Huntsman, True Justice (Johannesburg class) Battlecruiser
The UCMS Atlantis was the first modern battlecruiser constructed by the UCM and Length: 1160m
was a testbed for development, sharing some common parts with cruisers. She was Beam: 236m
designed for battleship-level firepower and cruiser-level speed at the expense of sur- Height: 368m
vivability. The primary mission of Atlantis would be to hunt down lesser ships and Displacement:
destroy them quickly in flanking and interdiction operations. She excelled at this
9,609,000m³
during the Wolfrum Penal Insurrection and limited engagements with the Shaltari
before 2659, proving the concept.
Following this success, the Johannesburg class was designed around an entirely
new hull created for the specific requirements of battlecruisers. This class is far
cheaper to produce and easier to maintain being purpose built, although its combat
effectiveness is equivalent. With this development, Atlantis remains the only ship of
her class and is still in active service, while the Johannesburgs are quickly eclipsing
her in numbers as the Reconquest grinds on.
Atlantis
Battlecruiser 195 pts
Counts As
This ship counts as a Johannesburg Battlecruiser.
Famous ships of the class: Atlantis (Atlantis class), Admiral Halsey, Warspite,
UCM Atlantis
Huntsman, True Justice (Johannesburg class) Battlecruiser
The UCMS Atlantis was the first modern battlecruiser constructed by the UCM and Length: 1160m
was a testbed for development, sharing some common parts with cruisers. She was Beam: 301m
designed for battleship-level firepower and cruiser-level speed at the expense of sur- Height: 315m
vivability. The primary mission of Atlantis would be to hunt down lesser ships and Displacement:
destroy them quickly in flanking and interdiction operations. She excelled at this
9,609,000m³
during the Wolfrum Penal Insurrection and limited engagements with the Shaltari
before 2659, proving the concept.
Following this success, the Johannesburg class was designed around an entirely
new hull created for the specific requirements of battlecruisers. This class is far
cheaper to produce and easier to maintain being purpose built, although its combat
effectiveness is equivalent. With this development, Atlantis remains the only ship of
her class and is still in active service, while the Johannesburgs are quickly eclipsing
her in numbers as the Reconquest grinds on.
Perth
Battlecruiser 195 pts
Famous ships of the class: Avalon (Avalon class), Vindicator, Enchantress, Liberty’s
UCM Perth
Edge, Helena Bellaque (Perth class) Battlecruiser
The UCMS Avalon was constructed as part of the battlecruiser testbed pro gram as Length: 1131m
the UCMS Atlantis’ sister ship. Launched 10 years into the program in 2649, she Beam: 236m
differed from her sister by replacing the primary mass diver turret battery with an Height: 368m
enormous Viper super-heavy anti-ship laser, still one of the largest weapons ever to Displacement:
be mounted to a UCM ship. This colossal armament took up almost half the ship’s
15,319,000m³
length and was also a testbed in itself and the first of its kind.
Capable of neatly slicing a cruiser in two, this weapon proved devastating if highly
conspicuous when fired, necessitating careful use by a skilled captain. At the con-
clusion of the battlecruiser testbed program, the Perth class was designed around
an entirely new hull created for the specific requirements of battlecruisers. Much as
with the Johannesburg, this class is more efficient in mass production and incor-
porates a range of improvements from a logistical perspective although is broadly
equivalent in combat to its forbearer. As fleet engagements in the Reconquest shift
from initial battle to hunter-killer operations, the value of battlecruisers will no
doubt increase for the Admiralty and more cannot be built fast enough to satisfy
demand.
Avalon
Battlecruiser 195 pts
Counts As
This ship counts as a Perth Battlecruiser.
Famous ships of the class: Avalon (Avalon class), Vindicator, Enchantress, Liberty’s
UCM Avalon
Edge, Helena Bellaque (Perth class) Battlecruiser
The UCMS Avalon was constructed as part of the battlecruiser testbed pro gram as Length: 1131m
the UCMS Atlantis’ sister ship. Launched 10 years into the program in 2649, she Beam: 236m
differed from her sister by replacing the primary mass diver turret battery with an Height: 368m
enormous Viper super-heavy anti-ship laser, still one of the largest weapons ever to Displacement:
be mounted to a UCM ship. This colossal armament took up almost half the ship’s
15,319,000m³
length and was also a testbed in itself and the first of its kind.
Capable of neatly slicing a cruiser in two, this weapon proved devastating if highly
conspicuous when fired, necessitating careful use by a skilled captain. At the con-
clusion of the battlecruiser testbed program, the Perth class was designed around
an entirely new hull created for the specific requirements of battlecruisers. Much as
with the Johannesburg, this class is more efficient in mass production and incor-
porates a range of improvements from a logistical perspective although is broadly
equivalent in combat to its forbearer. As fleet engagements in the Reconquest shift
from initial battle to hunter-killer operations, the value of battlecruisers will no
doubt increase for the Admiralty and more cannot be built fast enough to satisfy
demand.
Rome
Battlecruiser 170 pts
Famous ships of the class: Charlemagne, Eden Victory, Typhoon, Hammer of Elysium
UCM Rome
Battlecruiser
After several well publicized heroic kills made by old Havana torpedo destroyers
during the Reconquest, pressure built within the Admiralty for a new ship which of- Length: 1131m
fered the specialist benefits of a fast ship designed around torpedoes. Since enough Beam: 236m
Havanas survived to fill their own niche, naval architects opted for a battlecruiser Height: 368m
hull, permitting heavy torpedoes and double tubes. Displacement:
The Rome is an aggressive, focused ship killer. To support its charge and to allow it 15,319,000m³
to operate closer to the enemy than most battlecruisers could withstand the Rome
mounts 46 additional Aegis-V point defence lasers, which can also lend their pro-
tection to allied ships - a secondary role once its torpedoes are expended.
On the day it entered service in the second month of the battle for Earth, two rushed
to engage the Scourge Dreadnought Nightqueen, which had slipped in on silent
running to threaten Admiral Halsey’s flagship. Both the brand new
UCMS Charlemagne and UCMS Eden Victory were destroyed, but minutes later all
their torpedoes hit home, breaking the Nightqueen in two.
Venice
Command Battlecruiser 200 pts
Command Deck
If you mount your Admiral in this ship, when drawing Command Cards, you may draw 2 more than normal.
UCM Battlenet
As long as this ship is on the board, when a friendly Battlegroup on the board activates (including this one),
you may choose to discard 1 Command Card and that Battlegroup gains 1 of the following bonuses when on
Special Orders:
• Any ships in that Battlegroup may add 4” to their movement for this activation (after any Thrust modifi-
ers).
• Special Orders that allow ships to fire weapon systems allow them to fire an additional weapon system.
Special Orders that do not allow ships to fire weapon systems allow them to fire 1 Close Action weapon
(but does not count for launching Launch Assets).
• Any ships in that Battlegroup may change Orbital Layer, even if they otherwise would not be allowed to
do so (all normal restrictions apply such as costing Thrust distance and only entering Atmosphere if they
have the Atmospheric special rule).
Famous ships of the class: Deep Blue, Savant, Voice of Dagon, Leonardo da Vinci
UCM Venice Command
Battlecruiser
Though any battleship or dreadnought makes an excellent flagship - especially
for the more grandiose admirals - the need for specialist command and control Length: 1102m
vessels has always existed. The Venice commands from the rear, protecting its Beam: 194m
high-ranking cargo while doing a superior job at directing the fleet. Venices have Height: 409m
already proved popular with admirals who would rather play chess than seek glory. Displacement:
The vessel is built around an enormous, costly and complex communications 12,748,000m³
array, which provides an admiral with peerless battlespace awareness, boosted,
crystal-clear comms, and advanced spatial mapping.
Burnaby
Battlestar Carrier 155 pts
Famous ships of the class: Adama, Sound of Rain, Spear of Cuprum, Fortitude
UCM Burnaby
Battlestar Carrier
The Burnaby is the Nicolum shipyards’ response to Titania Fleet Systems’ New
Berlin and New Rio classes. Based upon the standardised patterns with numerous Length: 956m
internal refinements, the Burnaby was designed as an all-rounder. While not having Beam: 301m
seen much actual combat, its internals are a testbed for new and improved systems, Height: 345m
the grand majority of which are a massive success. Its hangar bays feature several Displacement:
refinements, including a reduction in moving parts and an increase in reliability.
8,017,000m³
Two variants of the Burnaby have been designed, each of them featuring slightly
different outward configurations. Nicolum is being tight-lipped on the internal
differences between the two ships, but outward appearances have the A version’s
prow weapons feature a dorsal mounted Laser and ventral mounted UF-6400 Mass
Drivers. The B version inverts the prow weapon loadout, though no operational dif-
ferences have been seen between the two versions.
Moscow
Heavy Cruiser 150 pts
Famous ships of the class: General Grant, General Lee, Triumph, Dauntless, Rubicon
UCM Moscow heavy
Cruiser
The Moscow heavy cruiser builds on the proven Rio class with the addition of
another pair of UF-6400 mass driver turrets and additional hull at the expense of Length: 960m
speed. Almost as old as the Rio, the class has been in service with the UCMF forover Beam: 301m
forty years and has accumulated an illustrious service history. There are still few Height: 341m
ships in the UCMF’s arsenal that deliver such heavy and flexible firepower in a cruis- Displacement:
er-sized package. Unfortunately, heavy cruisers have always required disproportion-
8,017,000 m³
ate resources to create, as systems designed for regular cruisers must be pushed to
their limits or upgraded beyond their original specifications to cope.
All UCM heavy cruisers are desirable postings for up and coming captains who have
already demonstrated promise in command of lesser ships and are usually seen
as stepping stones to that greatest of prizes - the command of a mighty battleship.
Indeed, the Moscow’s UF-6400 armament actually exceeds that of a Beijing class
battleship, making it a truly formidable opponent for all but the heaviest ships on
the battlefield.
St. Petersburg
Heavy Cruiser 140 pts
Famous ships of the class: St Petersburg, Arrow of Fire, Solar Fury, Astral Blade
UCM St Petersburg
Heavy Cruiser
The St Petersburg is an experimental vessel currently entering limited service with
the UCMF. As of 2672, 12 of these ships have been completed with a further 9 under Length: 956m
construction. It utilises the familiar Moscow class as a base, but replaces its primary Beam: 301m
mass driver turrets with two Cobra anti-ship lasers. These intimidating weapons put Height: 345m
extreme strain on its power cores (barely upgraded from cruiser level), making fre- Displacement:
quent maintenance and refits a necessity. However, this is a price more than worth
8,240,000m³
paying for its devastating firepower. If the target is not sliced in half, it will be heated
to extreme levels, making the by now stricken ship an easy target for other ships.
Only experienced captains are given command of such a ship and are usually ac-
companied by some of the most talented engineers in the fleet. Given the destruc-
tiveness of the weapons, the ship’s officers are always keen to unleash them, causing
almost as much damage to tech-brass relations aboard ship as to the enemy.
Rio
Cruiser 105 pts
Famous ships of the class: Gaius Duilius, Constitution, Soldier of Fortune, Song of
Hope UCM Rio Cruiser
The Rio class cruiser is the most common capital ship type in service with the Length: 956m
UCMF in 2672, with 125 vessels currently in the register and several more under Beam: 301m
construction. It offers a good balance of speed and survivability, coupled with flex- Height: 308m
ible firepower. Its many mass driver turrets are carefully placed to provide excel- Displacement:
lent traversable firepower, making it highly flexible in fluid, frontline operations
7,570,000m3
where threats can come from multiple quarters.
This class has been the mainstay of the fleet’s vanguard operations for many de-
cades and has thus once been the command of many of the fleet’s current Admi-
rals. Some ships of this class are over fifty years old by this time and have accumu-
lated accolades and personalities that most newer ships cannot match. Despite
their venerable age, these older Rios have been performing admirably across the
battlefields of the Reconquest, proving that their storied careers are far from over.
New Rio
Cruiser 105 pts
Counts As
This ship counts as a Rio Cruiser.
Counts As
This ship counts as a Berlin Cruiser
Famous ships of the class: Punisher, Righteous Revenge, Death’s Shadow, Hammer of
Justice UCM Madrid Cruiser
The Madrid class cruiser has long been an essential part of the UCM’s Reconquest Length: 956m
plan since the first hull was laid down in 2642. This class is the most common capi- Beam: 301m
tal ship in the UCMF dedicated to the orbital bombardment role – a crucial compo- Height: 308m
nent in any planetary assault. Its primary armament is a pair of turreted UF/B-8000 Displacement:
bombard cannons - massive calibre conventional weapons capable of hurling heavy
7,619,000m³
shells towards a planet’s surface to inflict biblical damage on ground targets. These
weapons are also surprisingly crude and thus inexpensive to produce which is vital,
since the UCM is always in need of their services.
While it also carries some ship-to-ship weapons, the Madrid requires close protec-
tion against enemy vessels above frigate tonnage since its bombardment cannons
are useless against void targets. In its intended role, the Madrid can level whole
districts in minutes by accurately targeting key areas while leaving the majority of
the city intact for later capture. The captaincy of such a vessel is not for the faint
hearted or those with a classical sense of honour, who would surely blanch at the
idea of visiting ruin on hapless multitudes from orbit.
Seattle
Fleet Carrier 132 pts
Famous ships of the class: Ark Royal, Midway, Enterprise, Waning Tide
UCM Seattle Fleet
Carrier
The Seattle class is multi-role cruiser tonnage carrier for void-capable fighters and
bombers. Its capacious hangars accommodate a large number of these nimble Length: 899m
strike craft while the ship itself is armed with four UF-6400 mass drivers in a pair Beam: 301m
of turrets for direct ship-ship engagements. These characteristics make the Seattle Height: 308m
a flexible and valuable asset in almost any engagement despite its lower launch Displacement:
capacity compared to some of the more dedicated carriers of other races.
7,382,000m³
As a fleet carrier, the Seattle is often positioned towards the rear of the battle, where
its strike craft can support the main formation while it stays clear of the engage-
ment. However, since it sports reasonable anti-ship firepower and launch assets
have low power requirements, it is possible for the Seattle to use both while con-
ducting advanced manoeuvres. This makes the Seattle a potent tool in the hands
of a skilled captain whose carefully directed aggression and quick thinking are
rewarded with disproportionate damage to the enemy.
Osaka
Light Cruiser 82 pts
Famous ships of the class: Paladin, Dire Wolf, Belfast II, Wakizashi
UCM Osaka Light
Cruiser
The Osaka class is the standard light cruiser of the UCMF, designed for aggressive
strike operations and flanking raids. In combat involving advanced manoeuvres, Length: 816m
the class can deliver a mass driver firepower equivalent of the heavier Rio class Beam: 301m
while offering superior speed and cost effectiveness. However, the Osaka cannot Height: 308m
match it in more stable situations where the Rio’s full firepower can be unleashed. Displacement:
As such, Admirals are instructed to exploit this class’ strength while acknowledging
7,191,000m³
its weaknesses, including its limited close action capabilities compared to full cruis-
ers and its lighter hull.
Captains graduating from a frigate-level command often prefer light cruisers such
as the Osaka as many of the same combat principles apply and the access to high
combat speed remains. Indeed, Osakas are normally deployed in squadrons where
they can support each other in battle, since by necessity they often operate away
from the main fleet.
Athens
Light Cruiser 82 pts
Counts As
This ship counts as an Osaka Cruiser.
New Cairo
Light Cruiser 88 pts
Counts As
This ship counts as a New Cairo Cruiser.
San Francisco
Troopship 105 pts
Famous ships of the class: Aegis, Shield of Ferrum, Congress, Noble Squire
UCM Jakarta Aegis
Frigate
The Jakarta class aegis frigate was designed solely for close protection and escort
missions around larger ships. While it is equipped with minimal offensive firepower, Length: 588m
its real value comes from an impressive array of Aegis-V point defence lasers that Displacement:
equal those on much larger vessels. Crucially, the Jakarta can lend this protection to 2,044,000m³
other ships, guarding them from enemy close action fire and bomber attack. As a
high speed frigate, this shield can be directed to where it’s needed, increasing effi-
ciency and reducing redundancy. Since Scourge close action weapons are frighten-
ingly effective, the development of this class was a priority from the early planning
stages of the Reconquest.
Jakartas tend to attract solid, reliable captains that prefer to work towards the greater
good with the minimum of self-aggrandisement. This is just as well, as opportunities
for personal glory are few and far between on such a defensively-oriented class. How-
ever, the Admiralty recognises these qualities in a ship’s captain and after a few tours,
such leaders may graduate to the command of a troopship or a high level posting in
logistics, where a level-headed team player is prized above any firebrand.
Lima
Frigate 37 pts
The Istanbul is a typical naval defence monitor. Frigate-sized, it features armour as Length: 530m
thick as a battleship’s and low speed to match. UCM Monitors achieve this through Displacement:
dispensing with Foldspace capability; they must be brought into system by tugs - 3,616,000m³
large vessels under the auspices of the Fleet Logistical Corps. Once in system, its
undersized, overstretched sublight thrusters slowly get the monitor into position.
This massive sacrifice of mobility also frees up considerable power for weapons,
allowing the Istanbul to be over-gunned for its relatively small size. It features a
massive UF-B-9000 mass-driver, in a unique, rotating mount; supporting its defen-
sive role. This allows the Istanbul to easily engage targets in higher orbital layers or
directed towards the surface for bombardment.
Vienna
Escort Frigate 48 pts
Famous ships of the class: Aleksy the Great, Green Square, Wrathful
UCM Kyiv Heavy
Destroyer
The Kiev is an interesting vessel, in that it features a pair of super-heavy, UF-9000
series mass drivers in a fixed position. These impressive weapons are heavier gauge Length: 642m
than those mounted in almost any other UCMF warship, save the mighty dread- Displacement:
noughts. The mission role of Kiev class is to hunt and kill the most heavily armoured 5,339,000m³
enemy vessels with swift brutality. They are unsubtle sledgehammers and the bane
of enemy flagships. Many an enemy admiral has met their ignominious deaths at the
hands of this smaller adversary since its inception in the 2640s.
These weapons are also large enough in gauge to fire new and experimental muni-
tions featuring molecular repulsion technology. These can cut through atmosphere
and reach targets normally safe from the attentions of orbiting spacecraft.
It is also an unusual ship due to its triple-hull configuration, borrowing core su-
perstructure elements from standard UCMF destroyers, although with reinforced
armour superior to that of most other light vessels. Although artificial gravity creates
the comforting illusion of “up and down” as usual, the fact that other segments of the
ship are oriented differently never ceases to confuse fresh crew members!
Nuuk
EM Harasser 30 pts
Haywire
If this weapon hits, the targeted ship receives a Power Fluctuations token (even if it is not a Dreadnought). The
ship suffers D3 Hull Points if going on Special Orders. If the targeted ship is using the Silent Running special
orders, Signature is returned to normal instead. The targeted ship may not go on silent running.
Famous ships of the class: Blizzard, Shard of Ice, Frostblade, Harpoon, Nuuk
UCM Nuuk
EM Harasser
The Nuuk is a unique support vessel based on the UCMF’s newest cutter, the Reyk-
javik; a specialist platform to begin with, it offers extreme speed at the expense of Length: 552m
survivability. The UCMS Nuuk was built by Battlefleet Eden using a Reykjavik dam- Displacement:
aged during a combat trial. By simply refitting the power-hungry mass drivers for a 3,600,000m³
satellite-grade EM Haywire Blaster, they created a tool that the Admiralty was quick
to appreciate. Such was the tactical potential that many hulls intended to be Reykja-
viks were converted to Nuuks at the construction stage.
The Nuuk’s ability to directly damage an opponent is limited, but a concentrated,
close-range blast from its beamer can render an enemy ship confused and unable to
compute complex tasks, such as plotting firing solutions for all weapons.
This is devastatingly effective at hobbling capital ships, although Nuuk captains
must use their speed to get behind their targets before their small ship is vaporised
by a vengeful giant.
Reykjavik
Cutter 55 pts
Famous ships of the class: Jolly Roger, Queen Anne’s Revenge, Flying Dragon, Golden Hind
The Santiago class corvette is a small, atmospheric-capable vessel of sub-frigate tonnage. These nimble, fast ships
were designed for a single purpose - hunting down enemy atmospheric fleet assets. They are armed with a potent
array of air-to-air missiles, utterly lethal to the frigate sized vessels that are its favourite prey. In particular, strike
carriers and their precious cargo are prime targets since these strategically vital ships are shielded from the ma-
jority of enemy fire while operating in atmosphere.
Santiagos are favoured by the most aggressive captains fresh from Niccolum’s Naval Academy. Atmospheric
combat is not for the faint of heart as it must be fought only at close range where the small Santiago is always
vulnerable to return fire. The uniquely challenging nature of these operations is a fiery crucible from which many
budding captains do not return, but those that do are often destined for greatness in the future.
Lysander
Stealth Lighter 27 pts
Stealth Observation
This ship can Survey a Cluster regardless of its Battlegroup Tonnage Value.
Famous ships of the class: Hope’s Spark, Blue Shade, Eternal Darkness,
UCM Lysander Stealth
Azure Night, Leprechaun, Silent Blade Lighter
The Lysander class Lighter has been a lynchpin in the UCM’s covert ops since it Length: 460m
entered service in 2669. It is the UCMF’s first fully cloaked warship, pushing mul- Displacement:
tiple 1st gen classified stealth systems to their current limits of scale. The class is 1,506,000m³
equipped for extended infiltrations including limited surface landings to scout
potential invasion sites and support Resistance groups.
Initially the class was Level-6 classified and generally reserved for Marine Force
Black - the UCM’s most elite troops under the Office of Naval Intelligence. Rumours
circulated among the admiralty, where demands for access to such a tool grew from
whispers into shouts. As the Battle for Earth loomed, the Lysander’s existence was
confirmed and production ramped up. While still precious assets, limited numbers
are now available to support regular frontline operations and first strike incursions.