The Earth Alliance Homeworld: Earth Capital: Geneva, Earth Ruling Body: President, The Senate Victory Class Destroyer, Warlock Class Destroyer, Omega Class Destroyer, Nova Class Dreadnought, Hyperion Class Heavy Cruiser, Olympus Class Corvette, Starfury Class Fighter, Thunderbolt Class Fighter, Ground Attack Gunship, Breaching Pod, Earth Force One, Exlorer Class, Scout, Starliner, Psi-Corps Transport, Shuttle, Atmospheric Shuttle, Personal Transport, Freighters, Transport larger picture #1 (1024*768, 56kb) larger picture #2 (720*486, 31kb) parked outside babylon 5 (713*483, 64kb) firing forward weapons (400*300, 25kb) anti-fighter cannons (400*450, 50kb) firing main gun (720*486, 50kb) Victory Class Destroyer After the Shadow war and other conflicts had reduced the military resources of the Interstellar Alliance, and in particular of its member the Earth Alliance, a new class of very advanced ships were concieved. The Interstellar Alliance would supply the technology, while the Earth Alliance had the will and resources to construct them in secrecy. The design was based upon technology from the Whitestars, Vorlon and Minbari technology, as well as the latest of technology and research from the Earth Alliance. Finally, after four years of design and construction, the first two prototypes "Excalibur" and "Victory" were completed. More ships will eventually be built, since a fleet of them were planned from the beginning. A Victory Class Destroyer is just slightly more than two kilometers long, but it is very manueverable for a ship its size. The ship has four main beam weapons mounted in the nose section (picture), and several more beam weapon and anti-fighter pulse cannon (picture) turrets in different strategic locations, making the ship capable of firing in any direction. But there is also a super weapon housed in the tips of the three "wings", extremely powerful Vorlon weapon-arrays. When fired, three beams of energy from the tips of the wings combine in front of the nose for a devastating blast (picture). This powerful weapon was however designed for ships with much better reactor output (like a Vorlon ship), so firing this weapon leaves a Victory Class Destroyer dead in space for one minute while all systems recharge. Obviously this weapon should only be used as a last resort. Defensively the hull of the ship is covered by a new plastique/crystalline alloy, capable of reflecting 80% of an energy weapon. A Victory Class Destroyer is capable of carrying many small spacecraft in its docking bays, several shuttles, and a squadron of fighters. The bridge and most crew areas are located at the base of the top "wing". Excalibur, the only Victory Class Destroyer currently in service (2267), is technically an Interstellar Alliance ship, but it currently on loan to the Earth Alliance. larger picture (640*480, 35kb) side profile view (640*480, 37kb) rear right detail view (640*480, 45kb) front left detail view (640*480, 47kb) Warlock Class Destroyer The Warlock Class Destroyers are a new breed of Earth Alliance capital ships, very advanced and very large, 1992 meters long. The first prototype was completed in late 2261, and commanded by Captain Susan Ivanova. The Warlock class is absolutely loaded with weapons: particle beams, plasma cannons, railguns, missiles, and many small defensive interceptor/anti-fighter turrets. These ships are also the first Earth-built ships to incorporate some form of gravity control, a technology partly gained from joining the Interstellar Alliance, but also through internal research and study of alien technology. This gives the Warlock Class hybrid gravimetric propulsion and limited internal gravity for the crew. These ships are absolutely state of the art, but very expensive and slow to construct, which explains why currently (2267) only a handful are in service. larger picture #1 (550*351, 30kb) larger picture #2 (550*371, 31kb) destroyer hit by beam (720*486, 38kb) destroyers on patrol (720*486, 43kb) Omega Class Destroyer The Omega Class Destroyers are the backbone of Earth Force, the Earth Alliance military. They were the first new ship class to be designed and built after the disastrous Minbari war, based on the Nova Class, and they incorporated much new technology. One of the first Destroyers off the construction line was the "Agamemnon", commanded by Captain John Sheridan. Most of these ships have names based on Greek history and mythology. The Omega class is 1717 meters long, and it is equipped with numerous particle weapons (capable of firing in beam or pulse mode), which are used as both offensive weapons and defensive interceptors and anti-fighter guns. Like most capital ships, they are not very maneuverable. There is no artificial gravity on board. Instead the middle part of the destroyer rotates to create gravity for the crew. They also carry a large compliment of Starfury or Thunderbolt fighter. The Omega Class Destroyers are of course equipped with jump-point generators. larger picture (530*398, 32kb) There is also an advanced experimental version of the Omega Class. It has prototypical new bio-engineered armor, and experimental new beam weapons. This class of ships was the most secret development from the Earth Alliance Research & Development, using the most advanced technology they could find. Only a few prototypes were put together in the middle of 2261, it is not known if any still exist. larger picture (640*409, 34kb) parked outside B5 (640*480, 48kb) Nova Class Dreadnought The Nova Class was Earth Force's largest and most powerful ships during the Minbari war, 1455 meters long, but still inferior to all the Minbari ships. But like all Earth Force ships it has been continually upgraded and retrofitted, and some more were also built after the war, although currently shipyard construction seems to favor the newer Omega lass instead. been refitted and more built. The Omega Class design was also based on the Nova Class to save development costs. This class is heavily armed with lots of heavy plasma cannons, but not very maneuverable at all. These ships are probably also capable of some planetary bombardment. Like the Omega Class, these ships can also open up their own jump-points. The Nova Class can also carry many fighters and Ground Attack Gunships. larger picture (720*486, 32kb) approaching Babylon 5 (640*431, 37kb) hi-res detail view (800*333, 49kb) Hyperion Class Heavy Cruiser The Hyperion Class Heavy Cruiser, 990 meters long, is one of the oldest types of Earth Alliance ships still in service, and they were all built before the Minbari war. The vast majority of them were destroyed in the war, but many of them survived and are still in active service. The Hyperion Class has also recently been upgraded, so that it now can carry beam weapons and otherwise improved weaponry. There is neither artificial gravity nor a rotating section on board, so the crew works in micro-gravity. This makes these ships only suitable for shorter missions, while the crews on the much larger Omega Destroyers with rotating sections can stay out for longer patrols. The Heavy Cruiser also carries a few Starfuries on board, and it is the smallest Earth Alliance ship than can open their own jump-point. Olympus Class Corvette The Olympus Class Corvette is medium sized ship that was heavily used during the Minbari War. It is around 444 meters long, but it is fairly well armed with plasma cannons, some railguns, and two missile tubes. It usually only carries three Starfuries and a shuttle or two, and it seems to lack a jump-point generator. Although this design is very outdated by now, it has recieved technology upgrades, and is still a relatively common sight on patrol around the worlds of the Earth Alliance. starfury firing (640*430, 28kb) starfuries on patrol (640*431, 32kb) starfuries near asteroids (640*480, 61kb) starfury in hyperspace (550*371, 23kb) cockpit close-up (640*432, 26kb) cockpit view (550*413, 36kb) Starfury Class Fighter The Earth Alliance Starfury Class fighters are uniquely for designed mamximum efficiency in space combat. With the pilot(s) located in the center, and 4 redirectable engines located at the end of 4 "wings", the Starfury is amazingly maneuverable. The Pilot "stands up" in the cockpit, which is the best position for most acceleration. The basic design is hardly new, it existed way before the Minbari war, all the way back to the Dilgar War (early 23rd century). But the design was judged to be very solid, and there have been many upgrades to all systems over the years. Starfuries usually have at least two cannons as weapons, with the additional capability of carrying missiles. Its length is around 7 meters, but with a wingspan of almost 18 meters. There are currently three basic types of Starfuries in service: Light "Aurora" Starfury The standard Light Starfury is basically the same model as the one used in the Minbari war, but with some upgrades. It is not very well armed and protected, but very quick and maneuverable. This is by far the most common type of Starfury. larger picture (640*432, 27kb) Heavy Starfury The Heavy Starfury is a two-seater, with a gunner positioned looking backwards. It has better armor and weapons than the Light Starfury, but it is slower and not as maneuverable. Its main role is attack, and therefore it is always stationed on starships with offensive capabilities. larger picture (641*480, 38kb) Advanced "Black Omega" Starfury The Black Omega Starfuries are advanced models that are stealthier than the Light Starfury. They are mostly used on "sensitive" missions, and are always piloted by members of Psi-Corps. They are easily recognized by a large white omega letter painted on black background. larger picture #1 (500*374, 27kb) larger picture #2 (800*540, 83kb) cockpit close-up (720*486, 45kb) bad day for thunderbolt (720*486, 47kb) Thunderbolt Class Fighter The newest Earth Alliance fighter is the Thunderbolt, a heavily modified and improved Starfury design. It is much more aerodynamic, capable of atmospheric as well as space combat. It has small fins mounted on the engines that are extended during atmospheric flight to improve control. The Thunderbolt is around 15 meters long, with a full wingspan of almost 20 meters (fins extended). Usually a these fighters are only armed with a powerful gatling plasma cannon, but they also have at least four hardpoints for attaching missiles if needed. The Thunderbolt seats two, the pilot in the front seat, and the co-pilot/navigator in the rear seat. Ground Attack Gunship The Ground Attack Gunship is the backbone of the Earth Alliance infantry. It has two roles, ground support/attack, and as a personnel carrier. The Gunship is primarily, but not exclusively, designed for atmospheric battle. It is capable of space flight, but it is flown by itself mostly to and from orbit. Once in orbit the Gunship usually docks with its carrier, usually a Nova Class Dreadnought. Breaching Pod The standard Breaching Pod is a small short range spacecraft designed for one purpose only, to breach ship or station hulls and deliver ground forces. A Breaching Pod approaches the target slowly, matches velocity, and then attaches itself to target. Then the drilling system creates a hole for the boarding troops to pass through. larger picture (640*416, 36kb) Earth Force One The Earth Force One is the presidential luxury transport, used by the president and high government officials on public trips. It has a rotating section for the luxury of gravity, it also carries four Starfuries for escort at all times. There are at least two ships of this class in service. larger picture (617*378, 52kb) Explorer Class The Explorer Class is largest ship class built by the Earth Alliance. They are over 3 km long, and are exclusively used for exploration and jumpgate construction. These ships can stay out for years without being resupplied, exploring new star systems and building jumpgates if any useful resources are expected to be found there. Only a few exist, since they are incredibly expensive to construct. They carry several small ships on board and are lightly armed, and they are of course also capable of opening their own jump-points. larger picture (790*509, 75kb) Scout The Scout ships are heavily modified Shuttles, used as smaller scientific exploration ships that take over where an Explorer Class ship has built a jumpgate. They then go in and map the system carefully, looking for valuable resources. They can be piloted by a single person, and are quite often operated that way. larger picture (550*377, 29kb) side view of starliner (640*427, 24kb) starliner approaching B5 (640*480, 41kb) Starliner The Starliners are essentially cruise ships in space. The largest part of these ships is the spherical rotating section, where the passengers reside in their cabins. The Liners operate on a schedule between the Solar system, the colonies, and space stations like Babylon 5. The generated gravity on board makes these ships practical for longer trips in space, and for people who are not used to micro-gravity. Psi-Corps Transport The Psi-Corps Transports are heavily modified Starliners that has been converted to mobile bases of operations for the Psi-Corps. These ships spend almost all their time in hyperspace, they only return to normal space when repairs are needed. Nothing else is known about these ships. Shuttle The Earth Alliance standard Shuttle is versatile little craft that can is used for many tasks. It is around 25-30 meters long, and can carry around 100 persons when packed, and the cockpit has room for 3 people. Countless Shuttles are in use all over the Earth Alliance, where they are mostly used for transporting people and goods over short distances from ship to ship or station. They are also capable of extended trips in hyperspace and can be used for long trips, although the comfort level for such a trip is not very high. front view of shuttle (500*375, 14kb) Atmospheric Shuttle The Earth Alliance Atmospheric Shuttle is similar to in form and function to its Centauri counterpart. it is 30 meters long, with a full wingspan of 43 meters. The atmopsheric shuttle is capable of landing and lifting off from a planetary surface. They land and take off on runways, but also vertically if space is tight. There are several minor variations to this model, each designed for a particular purpose. Personal Transport The Personal Transport is a smaller craft that is used for longer trips by one person, it fulfills a role similar to that of the Minbari Flyer. It has room for one person and some cargo. There are several variations to this design as well. Freighters These Freighters (and other similar spacecraft) is very common in the Earth Alliance. They have a small crews, but the cargo bays can hold a lot of cargo. They lack any defensive capabilities and are therefore sometimes escorted by Starfuries or other ships through troubled sectors. Transport This model of Transport is fairly large, and is capable of long journeys. They can carry many passengers and/or much cargo. Top, Victory Class Destroyer, Warlock Class Destroyer, Omega Class Destroyer, Nova Class Dreadnought, Hyperion Class Heavy Cruiser, Olympus Class Corvette, Starfury Class Fighter, Thunderbolt Class Fighter, Ground Attack Gunship, Breaching Pod, Earth Force One, Exlorer Class, Scout, Starliner, Psi-Corps Transport, Shuttle, Atmospheric Shuttle, Personal Transport, Freighters, Transport

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