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AAM Severn-Class Corvette Mk. II [Blueprint]

=NOTE: This is a separate download from the original because of the implementation of blueprints. (Hooray for blueprints!)=

Ardentrall Aerospace Manufacturing Severn-Class Corvette Mk. II

Specifications
Manufacturer: Ardentrall Aerospace Manufacturing
Mass: 1,145,511 kg
Powerplant: 120 MW [1 Large Reactor, 4 Small Reactors]; 16 MW Reserve Power [4 Batteries]
Gyroscopes: 4
Time to max velocity: 15.2 sec
Acceleration: 6.9 m/sec^2
Armament: 9 Gatling Turrets, 2 Missile Turrets, 2 Rocket Launchers [all conveyor-serviced, w/dedicated magazines]
Cargo Capacity: 1 Large Container, 2 Small Containers [13 Small Containers used by armament]
Refinery Facilities: None
Assembler Facilities: Yes [1]
Medical Facilities: Yes [1]
Artificial Gravity: Yes
Small Craft Complement: None
Length: 77.5 meters
Width: 42.5 meters [including turrets]
Height: 20 meters [including turrets]

The aging Severn-class corvette has undergone a comprehensive refit to bring it up to date with modern technology. The upgrades have concentrated primarily on the power systems and armament.

The Severn's basic powerplant is untouched. However, a quartette of reserve batteries have been added, to allow the craft to operate in the contingency that all other power systems are rendered unsuable. This system is particularly helpful on long patrol missions, when only minimal power is needed; the reactors may be shut down to conserve uranium.

The two forward missile turrets have been replaced by a pair of fixed rocket launchers. Between the much higher rate of fire afforded by these, and the fact that the gunner can launch them from twice the range at which turrets will acquire a target, the Severn's chase capability is greatly expanded. An additional gatling turret has also been added, to increase the craft's anti-fighter and point defense ability.

In the process of receiving these upgrades, the Severn gained some mass. This has been countered by the addition of a number of small thrusters, giving the craft greater acceleration to maximum velocity than the previous version. The vessel also received a complete redesign of the interior during the overhaul process. Finally, the docking system has been updated to match the modern variant.

The Severn is one of AAM's more popular designs, but the principle customer for these vessels is not militaries. Instead, the majority of purchases are made by police organizations. As a corvette, the Severn is designed for patrol and escort duties, both of which make it quite useful for groups intent on control of an area of space at low cost. The Severn is used for everything from border inspections to pirate hunting.
As a corvette, the craft does not feature a dedicated anti-warship weapon system, nor does it feature heavy armoring. Anyone bringing a corvette to a line battle is in for a rude shock. Instead, the corvette is intended to be deployed against light craft and armed commercial and industrial vessels.

Unfortunately, many of the attributes that make it appealing to police groups have also made it popular with pirates, and hijacked Severns are an all-too-common sight in many pirate fleets.