THE JUMPGATE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - Tripod

Date Entry: 104.02.21 12:00 EKT
Subject: Imperial Octavian Navy Octavian Ship Report
Author: André “SpaceDrake” Ricard
Classification Level: General public
Imperial Octavian Navy Octavian Ship Report
Version: 1.1
UPDATER’S NOTE 104.02.21
Fellow pilots,
Although the ship statistics available to new recruits on JOSSH are certainly interesting for new
pilots and a good way to get their attention, they actually do not have much in the way of tangible
data for pilots to see what ships work best in what roles, and what equipment is best for what
craft. The purpose of these reports, then, is to outline the capabilities of the ships that each of the
fleets of the Reconstruction Initiative member states. Our first report focuses on the Imperial Navy
of Octavius.
The Octavian Navy has, for a fairly long time, suffered from poor research and design. Although
the original O2 Phoenix prototypes were fantastic combat craft, they had to be redesigned for
safety concerns, leaving the vessel a shadow of its former self. Combined with such engineering
disasters as the Raptor Bomber, Octavius suffered militarily for years. In recent months, though,
the Imperial Navy has made a comeback with a vengeance, and now fields very capable combat
craft as well as the most types of combat craft of any national fleet (with the introduction of the
Vulture Assault Gunboat.) Although the Imperial Navy lost the last two “faction wars”, in many
engagements they performed admirably and it is the general feeling among the pilot cadre that
had the Brotherhood of the Stone not intervened on the side of Solrain, the Oct/Sol War of the
Raven would have turned out far differently than it did. Although the Octavian Empire is a husk of
its former pre-collapse glory, only fools would still dare to underestimate it.
These reports are arranged in the following manner: when components like engines are listed,
the recommended part is given along with the size, except for guns, where all practical loadouts
are covered. Missiles, MODx and ECM are all given in size alone, due to the variety of parts
available in these areas. Speed is given in meters per second, with normal power, afternburn and
Flashfire top speeds; Yaw/Pitch/Roll rates are given in degrees per second and indicate the turn
rate of a ship not firing its engines. Acceleration is kilo-Newtons of thrust per kilogram. Armor is in
millimeters, shields are rated compared to the equivalent protection in mm of armor they provide.
Cargo is in cubic meters. Also, classification is slightly changed from the TRI standard to be more
accurate (in the author’s opinion.)
I hope this information is useful to new and returning pilots alike. Clear skies to you all!
At your service,
André “SpaceDrake” Ricard
SHUTTLES
Octavian shuttles are fairly clearly designed for one thing: combat. Octavius is the only nation that
gives its nugget pilots an unquestionably combat-oriented “shuttle” right off the bat. The Imperial
Navy offers a few vessels for hauling at low rank, but the intent of the Octavian shuttle line is
obviously to give their nugget pilots something to learn the fine art of combat in before they are
unleashed upon the universe in a Raven Light Fighter. While still nowhere near a match for an
actual fighter, don’t underestimate an Apteryx. The Albatross and Buzzard, however, are a
different matter entirely. Do note that these loadouts are optimal; barring mentor gifting you’ll
rarely encounter rookies in ships this well outfitted.
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