a different old republic flagship

Riij Skootu

I looking for a new kind of flagship for the end of the Clone Wars era. Like taking a V-19 starfight shape into a cruiser class.
Anyone have any ideas what would make a good one?
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Riij Skootu · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:13 pm Post subject:

Here are some thoughts I had:

#1.)

BB 2 Starfire

#2.)

Corona Class Armed Frigate

#3.)

Mankvim 814 Light Interceptor

I like their shape. So thought about just increasing their size. Maybe not the frigate. But nonetheless, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
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jmanski · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:04 pm Post subject:

I think 3 would look good "blown up".
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Fallon Kell · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:20 pm Post subject:

I could see the V-19 making a viable capital ship if you were to enlarge the engines and move them in closer to the "cockpit", make a bridge to sit atop the "cockpit", extend some hull forward from the center, and maybe remove the hinges from the wings and thicken them.
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CRMcNeill · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:08 am Post subject:

Another thing to consider is that form follows function. If you want a flagship to be big and tough and carry lots of starfighters and troops and heavy weaponry, then it needs to have some volume to it. Something like the V-19 would have to be massive to have the internal volume necessary to function as a capital ship.

Usually if I want a new and unique capital ship, I do a Google Image Search for space ship or starship or something and look for something "Star Wars-ish". It may take a bit to find something that works for you, but IMO it works better in the long run.
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Fallon Kell · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:35 am Post subject:

Riij Skootu · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:27 am Post subject:

Fallon Kell · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:43 am Post subject:

Bren · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:00 am Post subject:

Many of the 200m+ ships have more than two engines. How large is this ship supposed to be?

Riij Skootu · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:41 am Post subject:

Another idea. I was watching an old Babylon 5 episode involving the First Ones. I really liked this ship.

It got me thinking. What if I made the Jedi Shuttle into a capital size ship?

So my question is, do you think if I made it about 1200 meters would it be large enough for a decent size docking bay? Or is it too thin?
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Bren · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:57 am Post subject:

You would have to change the cockpit. It clearly looks sized for 2-6 people max. Which sets the scale of the entire ship.

Alternately, if you like B5 try using a Centauri warship. IIR it has a somewhat similar look to the shuttle.

Riij Skootu · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:58 am Post subject:

Yeah I was thinking of removing the cockpit entirely to make it look more like the B5 ship.

I had thought about the Minbari Sharlin Warcuiser but in my mind it is so classic, I just couldn't.
It would be like saying I made the first Super Star Destroyer or something.
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Fallon Kell · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:25 pm Post subject:

Riij Skootu · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:59 pm Post subject:

I may have just found the ship.

I was just wandering around surfing the net for different pictures. And found this wonderful gem.

I'd say it is at least 1600 meters. Regardless I think I am in love.
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Bren · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:34 am Post subject:

Sweet. 8)

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