Frigate

The Frigate is the smallest Capital ship in the Mandate and the vessel that the Player will start the game in command of.

The current planned crew complement of a Frigate is 30-50, though upgrades or facilities may alter minimum and maximum crew numbers.

Each Frigate is approximately 200m x 80m and consists of three sections; Forward, Midship and Aft. It has 4 decks; Cargo Deck, Main Deck, Bridge & Observation deck. Of these only the main deck can be substantially modified, the remaining decks are fixed based on the section chosen. Some details like defense turrets and internal shields may be able to be deployed in various locations across the whole ship.



Each section consists of a 60m x 60m section, which is broken down in mechanical terms to a 12x12 grid of 5m2 squares.

This grid is the basis by which the internal layout of the vessel is determined. Certain facilities will be pre-determined depending on the type of hull used for each section, others will be able to be chosen and placed by the player. Some facilities will improve crew morale (Cantina/Medical) or assist in training (Firing Range) whilst others will provide a direct benefit on the tactical map (Hanger Bays)

Below is the latest deckplan of a Frigate showing the main layout for standard sections.



The Player will be able to rename their vessels but the Grand Fleet will use either animal or Ethnographic names for their frigates (I.e Albatross or Donskoy Kasak)