; In here are 
; 	- "in tech database" flags and tech database entries for all ships that are used in StormFront I and II
; 	- all other changes that ONLY EFFECT StormFront I and II


#Ship Classes
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$Name: 			GTF Ulysses
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("Affectionately nicknamed 'The Bat' by its pilots, the GTF Ulysses is a well-designed craft that has had a far longer useful life than its engineers ever imagined. Developed jointly by Terran and Vasudan contractors, the Ulysses was first deployed during the Great War and served in both the Terran and Vasudan fleet. While the Vasudans have so far only replaced around half of their Ulysses with the newer Serapis, the Terran navy had phased out almost all of its models in favor of the Myrmidon even before the NTF rebellion began. The NTF was able to obtain large amounts of those decommissioned fighters and NTF forces kept using the Ulysses frequently. Almost all of them got destroyed during the rebellion. Its excellent maneuverability and high top speed give it an agility that pilots love, but at a cost of thin armor and a small secondary weapon loadout. The Terran version is slightly balanced towards better armor at the expense of lower speed. The Ulysses is a better choice for offensive missions than defensive ones. ", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Myrmidon
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("RNI Systems' GTF Myrmidon replaced the Ulysses and the Loki as the Terrans' primary space superiority and reconnaissance fighter. The Myrmidon has received high marks for speed, maneuverability, armor, and loadout. An ultra-efficient hull configuration provides space for three secondary weapon systems, a first for Terran-Vasudan fighters. This versatility enables Myrmidon squadrons to fulfill a range of combat roles, from light assault to heavy reconnaissance. During the NTF conflict, squadrons like the 53rd Hammerheads of the GTD Aquitaine often demonstrated the effectiveness of the Myrmidon against NTF forces.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Loki
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTF Loki is designated as a fighter, but it's more of a heavy reconnaissance craft. The Loki's micro-roughened hull and shielded exhaust chamber give it an extremely reduced profile to detection sensors. This makes it ideal for reconnaissance and infiltration missions that rely on stealth rather than firepower. Lacking the weaponry and armor to survive prolonged battles, the Loki can usually stay alive long enough for its high maneuverability and speed to discourage pursuers. Lokis were widely used by NTF forces. GTVA forces intend to have them completely replaced by the Myrmidon and Pegasus models by 2375.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Pegasus
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Pegasus is used almost exclusively for reconnaissance missions. It's the fastest, most maneuverable ship in the Terran arsenal. The craft's contours and hull materials were carefully designed to minimize its profile to detection sensors. It is woefully armored and packs only minimal weaponry, making it a death box in a firefight. Pegasus pilots are a special breed of daredevils who pride themselves on getting into and out of situations that would be the death of other pilots, all without firing a shot.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Valkyrie
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("At the time of its commissioning in 2335, the Valkyrie was the fastest fighter craft ever constructed by Terrans and soon became a horror for any opposing bomber pilot. No fighter destroyed more Shivan bombers during the Great War than the Valk. Its thin hull-plating, however, provided virtually no protection against advanced anti-fighter systems of warships. That's why many interceptor pilots preferred the Ulysses and Loki fighters after those designs had become available. When it was replaced by the Perseus in 2367, it had almost vanished from active service.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Perseus
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTF Perseus is the most advanced interceptor fighter in the GTVA's arsenal. Slated to replace the overaged Valkyrie as the Terrans' primary harpoon, the Perseus' top max speed and maneuverability make it ideal for hunting and destroying enemy bombers. During the OpEval period, the Perseus had been assigned to the 3rd fleet. After it had crucially contributed to repelling the NTF offensive in Epsilon Pegasi, the Perseus was immediately shipped to all frontline battle groups. Primary weapons include the Subach HL-7 and Prometheus cannon, with secondary loadouts of Harpoon and Tornado missiles. Any pilot who has ever flown this stated that it is a superb fighter.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Hercules
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The old workhorse of the Terran fleet, the Hercules is a beloved but aged design. It was the mainstay of the Terran forces during the Great War, but it was phased out of the modern fleet several years ago. As they were replaced by Herc IIs, Myrmidons, and other recent designs, Hercules fighters were increasingly relegated to training and guard duties far from the front lines. Pilots who've flown Hercs for years love the ship's heavy armor and firepower and have learned to compensate for its low speed and poor maneuverability. The old Hercs were still widely used by NTF forces during their insurgence. Most of the Neo-Terrans' Herc stocks were decimated when the NTF was crushed. However, some of them can still be found on surplus depots and in the hands of pirates.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Hercules Mark II
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTF Hercules Mark II is the next generation of Terran heavy assault fighter. Introduced during the Great War, the original Herc's balance of firepower and maneuverability made it the most versatile strike fighter in the fleet. Some military historians have claimed the Hercules won the Great War, citing its deployment in key battles near the end of the Shivan conflict. Implementing recent advances in fusion drive technology, the Mark II improves the assault fighter's speed and maneuverability without sacrificing loadout capacity. The Herc II is expected to serve as the fleet's primary strike fighter for at least two decades.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Erinyes
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("GTF Erinyes craft are fresh off the drawing boards of Triton Dynamics. Though fast and heavily armored, their main attraction is firepower. With eight primary banks and two secondary weapon bays, Erinyes are at the top of the combat craft food chain. Both sets of weapon banks have been designed to maximize compatibility with the greatest possible number of weapon system. Erinyes-class fighters are being evenly distributed throughout the GTVA fleet, but only elite pilots are currently authorized to fly them.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTF Ares
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTF Ares craft is a radical upgrade of the Hercules II fighter. It is a custom-made design for Special Operations Command and only elite units are allowed to use it. The power plant has been completely replaced with the newer, more powerful Nankam NA-27f model. Depleted uranium shielding has been added atop critical subsystems, making the Ares harder to incapacitate. Two primary weapon banks have been added, for greater firepower than the Herc II. This greater punch and protection come at a cost, however, as the Ares handles like a potato, often nicknamed as 'The fighter that needs fighter cover'.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTB Zeus
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTB Zeus was deployed during the Great War. It replaced the fleet's old Athena bombers as they were mothballed during the years following the conflict. Though slightly slower than the Athena, the Zeus' heavier armor and armament give it a much better battlezone survivability rate. Many of the Zeus wings in the GTVA fleet defected to the NTF during the initial stages of the rebellion. Today most Zeus-class bombers have been replaced by its successor, the GTB Artemis.", -1)
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$Name:			GTB Medusa
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTB Medusa has been the workhorse of the GTVA's bomber fleet for almost four decades and although it has been taken out of active service since the deployment of the Artemis, it still makes up a formidable medium-sized bomber. Its large bomb capacity enables it to take out cruiser-class warships, while its strong shielding ensures it can get close enough to deliver the punch. The first bomber to carry the potent Tsunami bomb, the Medusa was sure to be one of the highlights of a bomber pilot's career.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTB Artemis
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTB Artemis is the most agile bomber in the GTVA fleet, which makes it ideal for quick-strike missions against warships and other slow targets. Of the same technological generation as the Boanerges-class, the Artemis is less heavily armed and carries a lighter weapon payload, but it is significantly more maneuverable. While the Boanerges can inflict more damage, the Artemis can undertake (and return from) missions the slower Boanerges would have no hope of surviving. Two years after its initial deployment, Artemis-class bombers in the GVTA fleet are currently serving with all battle groups, replacing the veteran Medusa and Zeus designs.", -1)
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$Name:			GTB Artemis D.H.
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTB Artemis D.H. is an experimental (and much more expensive) variant of the standard Artemis-class bomber, only available for elite units and special operations. The most notable change is that the Artemis's factory-issued Han-Ronald engines have been replaced by the same Nankam NA-27f powerplant now found in the GTF Ares fightercraft. The D.H. variant is faster and more maneuverable than the standard Artemis bomber and has a stronger shield at no cost to armor or armament.", -1)
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$Name:			GTB Ursa
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTB Ursa is the slowest bomber in the GTVA fleet. What it lacks in speed, however, it more than makes up with its massive payload. The Ursa was the first Terran bomber designed specifically to take out destroyer-sized targets. With a rack of Helios bombs, in addition to a standard complement of Hornet missiles and Prometheus cannons, a squadron of Ursas can still take out a destroyer, though most of the GTVA's Ursa wings have been replaced by the Boanerges meanwhile. Ursas have the highest shielding of any bomber, along with a GTVI-designed hyper-dense hull. These help ensure that the Ursa gets close enough to deliver its payload and possibly even survive the escape.", -1)
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$Name:			GTB Boanerges
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTB Boanerges was designed to remove the Ursa-class from its role as 'destroyer-killer' in the Terran fleet. The challenge of maintaining an aging fleet has motivated the GTVA to develop a new generation of ships able to withstand long-term abuse in the field. By maximizing shielding and payload (while offering enough maneuverability to make it a viable tactical unit), the Boanerges promises to remain in service for decades to come. One test pilot observed that the Boanerges handles better than any other bomber and has enough firepower to make it a formidable anti-warship weapon.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTS Centaur
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("This isn't supposed to be in here. I don't know why it is in here, but it's not supposed to be, you understand that? IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN HERE!", -1)
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$Name:                  GTS Hygeia
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTS Hygeia is the fleet's newest Terran support ship. It is fast and maneuverable, a necessity when trying to dock with fighters in the heat of battle. Triton Dynamics designed the Hygeia class with huge cargo bays for munitions storage, plus the latest magnetic-stasis delivery system for quickly re-supplying combat craft with missiles and bombs. The Hygeia's repair facilities are driven by neural-net AI, for ultra-fast system diagnostics and repair. The high number of warheads carried by the Hygeia makes it a dangerous ship to be near when it blows up.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTEP Hermes
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTEP Hermes escape pod is now standard equipment on every Terran warship of cruiser size or larger. Each ship has several escape pods magnetically coupled to airlocks scattered around the ship's outer hull. Not intended for whole-crew evacuations, the Hermes has space for up to 20 crew members. Each pod is propelled by a small fusion engine, enough to remove the pod from the immediate vicinity of an exploding warship. It is also capable of subspace jumps.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTT Elysium
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The simple design of the GTT Elysium-class of transports has been in service since the beginning of space colonization. While it has undergone minor changes time and again, its mission hasn't changed since then - to transport civilian and military personnel from one place to another. The latest generation of the Elysium, which is Version F, has been equipped with a modern molybdenum-based plating and a state-of-the-art energy grid which is far more stable than the old one. Although still armed with only a single Subach HL-7 cannon, those improvements made the Elysium fit for the next decade. Despite its age, it is still used in most boarding operations under combat conditions when using an Argo would be a waste of resources.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTT Argo
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTT Argo has become the standard military transport vehicle for the Terran fleet, but is also used by the Vasudans. Argos sometimes carry new weapon and combat craft prototypes to and from testing grounds or to frontline deployment positions. Military VIPs occasionally commandeer Argos to travel from star system to star system in some semblance of comfort. Argos are most often used as assault transports, carrying squads of Marines through heavy flak to board enemy vessels that Command has decided to capture rather than destroy.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTFr Chronos
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Chronos was originally a freighter of civilian design, serving the Alliance since the early days of the Terran-Vasudan War. However, the Chronos is still a reliable support for economy, although it is being replaced by the newer Triton freighters more and more.", -1)
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$Name:			GTFR Poseidon
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("Even after four decades in military service, the GTFr Poseidon is still among the two standard Terran military freighters. Though it carries only half as much cargo as the Triton, the Poseidon is more often chosen for dangerous missions. Its greater speed gives it better survivability on the front lines, as does the fact that it has four weapon turrets, compared to the Triton's two. When Allied Command sends supplies and munitions that have to get through, a Poseidon is usually chosen to transport them.", -1)
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$Name:			GTFR Triton
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTFr Triton hauls almost twice the tonnage of the Poseidon-class freighters that have served the Alliance since the Great War. The ability to distribute supplies and munitions is vital in any theater of operations. With the Triton, battle groups can keep their forces well-equipped, even if dispersed over multiple systems. The Triton not only has the ability to dock with and haul TAC units, but it also has an internal cargo bay for ship-to-ship transfers. The GTVA expects the Triton to reduce its reliance on deep-space depots, which are vulnerable to attack and sabotage.", -1)
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$Name:			GTG Zephyrus
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("When a fighter pilot sees a ship of the GTG Zephyrus-class, one thought flashes through his or her mind: 'Thank God I don't have to fly that tub!' The Zephyrus is a gas miner designed to harvest the gases of interstellar nebulae and gas giants. It's the largest non-combatant ship in the GTVA fleet. The Zephyrus' thin armor, weak weaponry, and poor speed give it a very low survivability rate in combat, so these ships stay well back from the frontlines. Despite these weaknesses, the Zephyrus plays a critical role in the operation of the GTVA fleet. The deuterium gathered by Zephyrus ships powers the fleet's fusion drives.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTSC Faustus
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTSC Faustus is primarily a class of civilian research vessels. During times of peace, they serve as mobile laboratories for scientists in many disciplines. During wartime, however, Faustus vessels are commandeered by the military, mostly for weapons research. It was on a Faustus ship, during the Great War, that Shivan shield technology was first reverse-engineered from a captured Shivan fighter. Faustus vessels have poor armor and only a few weak turrets for defense. Only desperate circumstances find a Faustus anywhere near the frontlines.", -1)
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$Name:			GTA Charybdis
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("Ships of the GTA Charybdis-class have been packed with the latest tachyon-enabled AWACS equipment from GTVI labs. Each GTVA battle group has a squadron of Charybdis-class ships assigned to it. These ships double the range of the group's standard detection arrays. Charybdis ships' thin armor and weak defenses make them easy victims for enemy bombers. They have proven indispensable, however, in forays into nebula theaters, such as that beyond Gamma Draconis or the Valerii nebula outside of Laramis.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTM Hippocrates
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("Terrans developed the GTM Hippocrates early in the post-war Reconstruction period. With the outbreak of the NTF insurgency, the GTVA has once again called the Hippocrates into active military service. Its onboard facilities provide state-of-the-art medical care to thousands of patients. Hippocrates also help transport refugees out of contested systems into the safety of Allied-controlled regions. The unusual design of the Hippocrates enables its crew to isolate sections of the ship quickly in the event of quarantine or hull breach.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTGs Titan
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("Put into service shortly before the GTC Fenris, the Titan gunship is a pre-14-year-war relic. It was designed as a light fire support craft without commitment to independent operations. It's primary role was strictly defensive: To support larger warships and convoys by providing cover and suppression fire and by drawing the enemy's attention away from more important targets. Combining an astonishing ten guns with speed and maneuverability second to no cruiser and few freighters of similar size, the Titan performed admirably in that role. 

After 2335, when the Terran eocnomy was in ruins, the Titan's production saw a surge for a couple of years since they were cheaper to produce and maintain than cruisers. When the economy gained pace lateron, though, production quickly dropped to zero as the concept's drawbacks, mainly its highly limited capabilities to operate independently without imediate logistical support, became painfully visible. It is exactly this capability that is put first by modern GTVA fleet doctrine, which is why most Titan's have been put out of service. A sizeable number of them remains in the services of PMCs and other civil contractors.", -1)
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$Name:			GTC Fenris
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTC Fenris-class is the aging stalwart among the Alliance's warships. Before the 14-year-war, the Fenris was Terran Command's only modern class of cruisers. During the war, Terran Command decided to build a second line of cruisers, the Leviathans, to free the Fenris from escort and guard duties. Fenris cruisers have fought in virtually every theatre of operation. These fast, versatile cruisers packed enough punch in their 260 meter long hulls to go toe-to-toe with any Vasudan cruiser. The Fenris' speed and maneuverability made it a good choice for strike missions. Production was stopped in 2362 in favor of the Aeolus, and horrendous losses among these ships in recent conflicts have shown that they are overaged and ready to be replaced by newer designs.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTC Leviathan
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("Early in the 14-Year-War, Han Ronald engineers designed and built the Leviathan-class of cruisers. The Leviathan is much more heavily armed and armored than the Fenris, but also much slower and less maneuverable. Leviathan cruisers are used to guard critical installations, such as permanent jump nodes, deep space factories, and gas mining operations, where firepower is king and speed is of little importance. They're also well-suited to escorting slow moving freighters or transports. The Fenris is good for fast moving operations, but when you need some muscle, call in a Leviathan. Many Leviathans were lost to defection and enemy action during the NTF Rebellion and Second Shivan Incursion. The few of them which are still in active service are expected to be replaced by the Hyperion-class soon.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTC Aeolus
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTC Aeolus is the first cruiser-class ever produced by the RNI shipyards orbiting Laramis II. Initially, only two dozen of these cruisers were put into service in GTVA fleets, with production ending in 2365. Allied Command assigns Aeolus-class ships primarily to guard slow moving convoys against fighter and bomber wings, as these cruisers are severely outgunned by most warships in service today. Their flak and AAA turrets serve as marvelous deterrents to smaller craft, however. After it had proven its effectiveness in recent conflicts against the NTF and the Shivans, Allied Command ordered another 72 Aeolus cruisers to be put into service until 2373.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTC Hyperion
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTC Hyperion is the latest addition to the Terran war machine and is the counterpart to the lighter GTC Aeolus. It is a heavy cruiser, specializing in taking down hostile warships. For this purpose it has been equipped with two medium-sized beam cannons and four state-of-the-art heavy pulse cannons with two light torpedo launchers giving it some extra punch. Although its anti-fighter armament isn't any worse then the Aeolus's in number of turrets, the Hyperion is somewhat more vulnerable to fighter and bomber attacks due to its larger size and less comfortable hull configuration. The GTC Hyperion is rapidly filling the Terran fleet's ranks, finally replacing the over-aged Fenris- and Leviathan-class models.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTCa Akula
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("These light carrier vessels have been serving the Terran fleet since before the outbreak of the Terran-Vasudan War. They are capable of bringing a dozen fighter and bomber wings into the theater of operations. In the 2350s, the Akula-class underwent a complete refit. A new hull plating, similar to the one used on the Deimos-class, more than doubles its refractiveness against enemy fire, and a state-of-the-art energy grid, based on Vasudan technology, enables it to power additional beam turrets which increase its firepower by more than 50%. Despite those improvements, the Akula has begun to show its age and is no longer considered to meet the requirements of the modern GTVA fleet. Allied Command expects to have all Akula-class carriers replaced by 2385.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTCa Hestia
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("With the first four vessels of this class commissioned in 2369, the GTCa Hestia was designed as a replacement for the overaged Akula-class carrier. The Hestia carries twice the amount of fighters - two full squadrons - and three times the amount of supplies than its predecessor, significantly increasing the fleet's capabilities for prolonged deep-space military operations. Although its seventeen turrets give it quite a sufficient screen against enemy fighter and bomber raids, the Hestia relies on a tight escort to defend itself against enemy warships.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTCv Deimos
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("Deimos-class corvettes are said to be the most important addition to the Terran fleet since the deployment of the GTD Orion. These sleek ultra-modern warships are the products of a new era of ship design, maximizing maneuverability and firepower. Their hulls are strengthened with collapsed-core molybdenum sheathing for better protection against beam fire, and their Vasudan-designed reactor core provides more energy per ton than any other Allied ship class.", -1)
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$Name:                  NTF Iceni
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The development of the Iceni-class goes back to the late 2350s. The intention was to construct a counterpart to the Sobek and Deimos-class corvettes, which is rather specialized in fighting warships, especially destroyers. At the beginning of the NTF rebellion, one of the three prototypes was stolen by Admiral Aken Bosch to use as his personal flagship. That ship was later destroyed when the NTF was crushed. The other two prototypes were put into service recently and have already proven their capabilities in the Laramis Conflict. Destroyers are especially vulnerable victims of these ultra-modern warships. With its powerful maneuvering systems, the Iceni-class can outmaneuver larger targets with ease and hit them in their weak spots with their heavy beam cannons.

However, the production costs are immense. Because of this, only three more Iceni-class frigates will be manufactured and released, up until 2375.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTD Orion
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("For over 30 years, the GTD Orion-class was the largest ship in the Terran-Vasudan armada. Over two kilometers in length and bristling with dozens of death dealing turrets, the Orion is as awesome in repose as it is in battle. All GVTA Orions have been retrofitted with the latest anti-warship beam weapons, as well as AAA turrets for dealing with fighters and bombers. The Orion's cavernous hangar bays easily accommodate more than two dozen fighter or bomber wings. Still, even her greatest promoters can't deny that the Orion begins to show its age. That's why Terran Command began to replace them with the new Hecate-class. With an estimated service time of 50 years for each vessel, the last Orion is expected to be decommissioned in 2413.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTD Hecate
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTD Hecate-class of destroyers is replacing the Orion-class as the flagship of Terran battle groups. More heavily armed than the Orion, the Hecate also carries over 150 combat spacecraft and a crew of 10,000. During the NTF Rebellion and the Second Shivan Incursion, Hecates served as flagships in GTVA fleets, undertaking fleet command and control and serving as mobile bases in remote theatres. The GTD Aquitaine is a superb example of this new ship class, serving as the flagship of the Vega-based 4th Fleet.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTD Hades
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+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Hades project was launched in 2325, after it had become clear that the Vasudans had turned the tides for good in the Terran-Vasudan war and that the conflict would not be solved within a matter of a few years or even months. The goal of the project was to construct a new type of warships that was capable of dealing with anything the Vasudans would throw at it and survive. A secret base in Delta Serpentis was established to design and build the GTD Hades. Construction was finished and the ship almost ready for deployment when the Shivans showed up in early 2335. Rogue elements within the Galactic Terran Intelligence stole the Hades shortly after the Lucifer had been destroyed and equipped it with Shivan weapons technology, including the Lucifer’s very own Flux Cannons. Their plan was to execute the project’s initial purpose and ‘bring the Vasudans to their knees’.

Until this day a lot of people doubt the official version according to which the Hades was destroyed by a joint Terran-Vasudan strike force in Deneb. Rumors have it that the Hades was actually captured and has been hidden in a secret base somewhere in GTVA space ever since. Others believe that there were two prototypes, while again others cannot imagine that there have never been any efforts to build more ships of this class due to its obvious effectiveness during the Hades Rebellion. Officials, however, repeatedly stressed that the only prototype ever constructed was destroyed on September 22nd, 2335 and that all debris that could be found was salvaged and processed to be re-used in the efforts to reconstruct the fleet. 
", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name: 			GTVA Colossus
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTVA Colossus had resulted from an endeavor unprecedented in Terran or Vasudan history. This 6km long behemoth was the result of 20 years of joint effort from dozens of contractors of both races. The Colossus was the most powerful space-faring warship ever constructed, bristling with over 80 turrets. It also housed 60 fighter and bomber wings and required a crew of over 30,000. The firepower of the Colossus was greater than that of most GTVA battle groups.

After its initial deployement during the Epsilon Pegasi crisis in 2367, the Colossus played a primary role in hunting down Admiral Bosch's Neo Terran Front. It was later victorious over the first Sathanas juggernaut. Unfortunately, the Colossus was lost during the final days of the Capella incident when it was caught off guard by another juggernaut. The most expensive piece of military equipment ever produced by the Terrans or Vasudans was destroyed after only 94 days in active service.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name: 			GTNB Pharos
	+nocreate
+Tech Description: 
The NavBuoy is widely used in both civilian and military fields. It stores precalculated jump coordinates and other navigational data for use by Terran convoys, and it is also capable of acting as a communications relay.
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			TSC 2
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The TC 2a container is armored, providing more protection for its cargo than did the old TC 2. This armor serves mainly to protect against hull breaches due to collisions, as it's not thick enough to provide much protection against enemy attacks. TC 2as are used in busy supply depots in which collision damage is a hazard.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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$Name:                  TAC 1
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The TAC 1 is a very heavily armored type of Terran cargo container. It is most often used to hold delicate or valuable cargoes. TAC 1s are generally found in frontline operations in which protection from enemy attacks is aprimary consideration.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			TTC 1
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The TTC 1 is a civilian cargo container modified for military use. It is a dense-hulled container originally designed to protect fragile technical and scientific equipment. The same protection is now used to guard against collision and attack damage to replacement ship subsystems and other electronic equipment intended for combat spacecraft.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			TC-TRI
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("TC-TRI containers are made by Triton Dynamics specifically to house fragile replacement parts for TD vessels that must be repaired in the field. Once these parts have been placed in storage at a repair facility, the GTVA reuses the containers in many capacities.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			TC-Meson Bomb
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The TC-Meson Bomb is used solely as a container for Meson Bomb deployments. Each is custom built specifically to hold a Meson Bomb. The container is permanently sealed once the bomb is safely housed within it.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GTSG Cerberus
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Until the advent of the GTSG Alastor, the GTSG Cerberus was the most advanced sentry gun emplacement available to Terran forces. They were vital to Terran defenses during the Great War, racking up over 100 kills of Vasudan and Shivan combat craft. But the recent conflicts have found them primarily in back-line roles, guarding installations deemed relatively safe from attack. With no mobility and only two Subach HL-7 turrets, they serve as more of a distraction than a viable threat to modern combat craft.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTSG Alastor
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("GTSG Alastor sentry gun platforms can be dropped by warships to cover a retreat, or they can be used to strengthen firepower around strategic locations. While Alastors were the fist sentry gun equipped with a shield system, they still alone cannot hold a position against more than a few fighters, complementing them with a warship and several wings of fighters presents an exemplary defense against all but the most determined foes. Two Bessmer-Kohn cannon turrets on opposing sides of the platform give the Alastor a full field of fire. The turrets are controlled by the latest neural-net cyber-AI to track multiple targets simultaneously.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GTSG Mjolnir
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTSG Mjolnir is the most advanced sentry gun device. Vastly tougher and deadlier than the earlier Watchdog, Cerberus, and Alastor models, the Mjolnir is a danger to any hostile capital ship that comes within range of its heavy beam cannon. Mjolnirs are also referred to as RBCs (remote beam cannons). They are used to help protect the most vital frontline Alliance installations and assist in the blockade of jump nodes. Because of complete lack of any anti-fighter systems, the Mjolnir relies on a strong fighter escort. Another major disadvantage is that the Mjolnir's internal power supply isn't strong enough to power the beam gun durably. To bypass this problem, a capital ship can remotely power the gun via microwaves.", -1)
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$Name:                  GTI Ganymede
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTI Ganymede is the Alliance's newest repair and resupply facility. Ganymede installations are currently deployed in most mayor systems where they serve not only as repair and resupply base, but also as shipyard. Each Ganymede can service up to five warships simultaneously. Repairs of any type or degree can be made here, on any ship in the GTVA fleet. Ganymedes also provide retrofitting services, enabling Allied Command to extend the lifetime of aging ships by upgrading weaponry, systems, and engines.", -1)
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$Name: 			GTI Lycaon 
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Lycaon-class of installation is the most current military base. It serves as an outpost and research station. It is also used by the SOC as a covert spy station. It has advanced sensors which can detect any type of ship in the system. With twelve turrets, including four medium-sized beams, it has a good defense against enemy craft.", -1) 
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$Name:                  GTI Asteria
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Inspired by the Arcadia's design, the GTI Asteria is a relatively new line of installation, designed to replace the old Lycaon-class as the preferred military space station. Although it is much smaller than the Lycaon, it has the same number of turrets as the Arcadia, which makes it very dangerous for any cruiser. To provide additional support, the Asteria can launch up to six fighter wings.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GTI Arcadia
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTI Arcadia is a multi-purpose installation that has served the Terran fleet since the days of the Great War. Every major star system is host to at least one Arcadia, which is often used as a center for trade and communications. Home to scores of small ships, including repair vessels, fighters, and transports, an Arcadia installation is always a hub of intrasystem and interstellar traffic. An Arcadia is not an easy target for hostile forces, as it combines the firepower of over 20 weapon turrets with the ability to launch up to ten wings of fighters from its fighterbay.", -1)
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$Name:			GTI Aule
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTI Aule is the largest class of Terran installation ever constructed, and since the Vasudans mothballed the last of their Karnak-class installations in the late 2350s, it is also the largest installation in service in the Alliance. Basically, the Aule is a gargantuan industrial complex in space, usually housing gas refineries, smelting works and various manufacturing plants. Despite their economic importance, Aule-class installations are equipped with very poor defenses. Its eleven turrets are hardly enough to shoot down bombs fired at the station. So the Aule has to rely on its six fighter wings and external assets.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  Knossos
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Knossos subspace portal was discovered in the Gamma Draconis system in 2367. The interlocking circular motions of its components apparently create a subspace vortex that connected the Gamma Draconis system to the Crab Nebula. Dr. Mina Hargrove's team studied the device intensively, though their findings are highly classified. The Knossos portal was destroyed by a Vasudan task force, hoping to prevent the SJ Sathanas from entering GTVA space. But the jump node had already been stabilized.

A second Knossos portal was later found deep within the Crab Nebula. However, because of a massive shivan offensive, there was no opportunity to explore what lies behind it. It remains unclear whether there exist more of these artifacts throughout the universe.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVF Thoth
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVF Thoth has been manufactured exclusively in the Sahr Corp.'s shipyards at Altair for over 30 years. During the heyday of the Hammer of Light, the HoL captured these yards and the Thoth became a primary fighter among HoL forces. When these shipyards were recaptured, the Thoth once again became an important component of the Vasudan navy. In the hands of a skilled pilot, the Thoth's maneuverability and small size make it a hard target to hit. Because of disadvantages like weak shields, thin armor and only one secondary bank, Vasudan Tactical Command is currently looking after a succeeding model.", -1)
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$Name:                  GVF Ulysses
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Ulysses had initially been a Vasudan fighter design that was finished with Terran assistance during the Great War. Unlike its Terran counterpart, which was very swift to have it replaced by the newer Myrmidon-class, the Vasudan navy has opted to phase out its stock of Ulysses fighters more gradually. While roughly 50 percent have so far been decommissioned in favor of the Serapis, the rest is expected to be replaced by the new Anouke-class fighter as soon as it clears op-eval. In line with Vasudan military doctrine, the Vasudan version of the Ulysses offers some of its already not too impressive hull plating in favor of even better maneuverability and top speed. Its weaponry, however, is identical to its Terran counterpart.  ", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVF Ptah
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The stealth prototype GVF Ptah was a top secret development project assigned to Vasudan conglomerate Akheton Corp. Designed to be invisible to standard detection arrays mounted on combat craft, Ptahs have performed admirably during their OpEval period. The masking materials and blending technologies used across their outer surfaces seem to confuse Shivan detection systems as well. The Ptah is currently available only to select fighter units in the Vasudan navy, with no word on when they will be more widely distributed.", -1)
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$Name:			GVF Horus
	+nocreate
+Tech Description: 
XSTR("The GVF Horus was the fastest fighter-class during the Great War and it's still the fastest fighter in the GTVA. Its weapon capacity is average for a fighter, with four primary banks and two missile bays. The Horus pays for its speed and maneuverability with thin armor and relatively weak shields. The Horus shines as a bomber Harpoon, a role Allied Command puts it in as often as possible. For offensive operations against well-defended targets, however, the Horus is a poor choice. Because of its age, the Horus is currently being replaced by Serapis fighters.", -1)
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	+noreplace

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$Name:			GVF Serapis
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Fast and highly maneuverable, the GVF Serapis is primarily used as a bomber Harpoon, taking the place of the Horus fighter. Though it does not reach its predecessor's top speed or afterburner performance, it improves on all other aspects including armor, shields, maneuverability and loadout capacity. Loved by its friends and feared by its foes for its agility, the Serapis has become one of the most widely used fighters among Vasudan forces.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVF Seth
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The solidly built GVF Seth is another veteran, but still versatile Great War-era fighter that still performs dual roles as bomber escort and bomber Harpoon. The Seth's relatively slow cruising speed is deceptive, as its Mekhu-Sahr plasma powerplant can give it an incredible afterburner boost, more than doubling its velocity. A total of four weapon banks and a wide variety of loadouts give the Seth the needed punch to eliminate incoming bombers quickly.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVF Tauret
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVF Tauret is replacing the Seth as the Vasudans' heavy assault fighter. While integrating cutting-edge technology developed in collaboration with the Terrans, the Tauret boasts a distinctly Vasudan design. Its unusual configuration was inspired by the Apsu-Hek, a creature that once inhabited the deserts of Vasuda Prime. The Apsu-Hek has become an emblem of the Vasudan diaspora, and the Tauret continues the tradition of symbolic design. Armed with six gun mounts and two missile banks, the Tauret has the speed and firepower to challenge both fighters and warships.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVF Reshef
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Intended to be Mekhu's twin project to Triton Dynamic's GTF Erinyes, the Reshef has surprisingly low values for maneuverability by Vasudan standards. Apart from that, though, it is Vasudan through and through. It is less well armored than its Terran counterpart and carries only half the secondary loadout. Its weapons and shield regeneration rates, however, are nothing but stellar, and its shield capacity is only exceeded by bomber-type craft. These features give it a much higher sustainability in dogfights as fire from all eight primary gunpoints can be maintained for much longer. Many pilots during the OpEval period have remarked the Reshef's physical size critically which give it an uncomfortably large target silhouette.", -1)
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	+noreplace

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$Name:                  GVB Osiris
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVB Osiris was the primary bomber of the PVN during the Great War. It was showing its age during the latest conflicts, as the more advanced Bakha and Sekhmet bombers have replaced it on the frontlines in most theaters of conflict. Osiris bombers have been retrofitted to make them compatible with most GTVA missiles and bombs. If well-protected by fighter escorts, a wing of Osiris bombers can still wreak havoc on enemy cruisers and corvettes, but since the second Shivan incursion, the GTVA has decommissioned the last Osiris wings.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVB Bakha
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Learning a lesson from the bomber losses of the Great War, Vasudan defense contractor Akheton designed the GVB Bakha, a fast, agile bomber that could still deliver a warship-shattering payload. The Bakha's dual Akh-12 engines are baffled and masked, giving it a small profile for heat-seeking missiles. The bomber's speed and maneuverability make it the craft of choice for taking out destroyers and corvettes with multiple flak, AAA, and anti-warship beam turrets, and it is even used as a fighter-bomber more often. Over 6,000 Bakhas have been produced in the orbiting shipyards around Vasuda Prime.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name: 			GVB Amun
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Amun heavy bomber is one of the most dangerous ships ever developed by the Vasudans. It plays in the league of the Terran Ursa and the Shivan Nephilim and cost the GTA more capital ships than any other PVN vessel during the Great War. Although the Vasudan navy has replaced the Amun by the modern Bakha and Sekhmet-class bombers by now, the Amun is still a major threat to any capital ship.", -1 )
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVB Sekhmet
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Derived from a sinister Hammer of Light project launched in the aftermath of the Great War, the Sekhmet marks the current height of Vasudan bomber technology. Combining four primary weapon banks, three missile/bomb bays, and an ultra-sense molybdenum armor plating with an agility unchallaged by any Terran bomber design, the Sekhmet deserves its reputation as the deadliest craft in the modern Vasudan Navy. With constant upgrades added to it the Sekhmet is expected to serve for at least another two decades.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVS Nephthys
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVS Nephthys is the Vasudans' new support ship. It is fast and maneuverable, a necessity when trying to dock with fighters in the heat of battle. Mekhu Enterprises built a cargo bay into the rear of the ship, enabling it to carry extra supplies and munitions during emergencies. Mekhu enterprises licensed the GTS Hygeia's magnetic-stasis delivery system from Triton Dynamics, so both ships are equally adept at re-supplying combat craft with missiles and bombs. The high number of warheads carried by the Nephthys makes it a dangerous ship to be near when it blows up.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVEP Ra
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVEP Ra escape pod has been the standard emergency vehicle on Vasudan capital ships since the Terran-Vasudan War. In keeping with Vasudan philosophies, the Ra is almost never used to evacuate personnel, but instead is employed to preserve records and other data that could be of use to the allies. Thus Ra-class craft have minimal life support systems and a small fusion engine. The energy supplied by the escape pod's powerplant goes almost entirely to powering the pod's homing beacon.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVT Isis
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVT Isis is most often used as a military personnel transport but also occasionally serves as a repair ship or even a tugboat, helping to maneuver large vessels into docking bays. Two cannon turrets and thick molybdenum plating serve to protect its cargo. Magnetic cargo locks located on the Isis's undercarriage enable it to transport small cargo containers of supplies and munitions in emergencies.", -1)
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$Name:                  GVT Satis
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("When the first Satis-class transport was encountered by Terran forces during the Terran-Vasudan War, its firepower led Terran Command to classify it as a light cruiser. Only after a disabled Satis was captured did its true nature become known. Now designated the GVFr Satis, these freighters still serve as an iron fist within the velvet glove of a freighter convoy. Few enemy fighters who mistake a Satis for a Ma'at or Bes live to regret their error. Despite its relatively small cargo capacity, the Satis is expected to remain in service as 'armed troop transport' for many years.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  PVFR Ma'at
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Ma'at freighter-class has served the Vasudan navy for over 50 years. More than 200 of these vessels still serve the GTVA, carrying desperately needed supplies, foodstuffs, and munitions to every theatre of the war. With only three weapon turrets, a lone Ma'at is easy prey for a wing of enemy bombers. Thus Ma'ats usually travel in mixed convoys with other freighters, guarded by cruisers and fighter wings.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVFr Bes
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Since the late 2340's, the GVFr Bes has been the mainstay of Vasudan shipping fleets. While some Terran systems languished in the post-war era, the Vasudans experienced an economic recovery that was miraculous, given the annihilation of their home planet. Experts credit the policies of the restored Imperial government that emerged following Khonsu II's dissolution of the Vasudan parliament. As commerce among the Vasudan systems resumed and expanded into Terran worlds, a new generation of space-faring cargo vessels was required to meet the needs of this burgeoning economy.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVG Anuket
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVG Anuket was originally designed for resource extraction in the volatile environment of gas giants. More recently, the Anuket has been modified for nebular operations. The Anuket has the most sophisticated sensor array available, enabling it to navigate the intense EM maelstroms of supernova remnants. The Anuket plays two important roles. First, the miner collects samples for scientific analysis and serves as a laboratory for field experiments. Second, the Anuket gathers deuterium-rich gas for use in the fusion drives that power the Allied fleet.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name: 			GVSC Imhotep
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVSC Imhotep is the standard Vasudan research vessel. Like the Terran GTSC Faustus, the Imhotep can fill a variety of scientific roles, including performing onboard research and conducting sensor surveys. One major difference between the two classes is that the Imhotep carries a small podbay housing four remote research pods. These pods are frequently launched to augment the Imhotep's onboard systems.",-1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVA Setekh
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVA Setekh is the Vasudan class of AWACS vessels, comparable to the Terran GTA Charybdis-class. Setekhs are smaller, less heavily armored, and have half the turrets of Charybdis ships. Despite these shortcomings, the Vasudan navy insists upon deploying Setekhs in Vasudan battle groups, claiming the Vasudan versions are more appropriate for their fleets. Setekhs' crystalline detection arrays provide their fleets with doubled radar range. Every Vasudan battle group has a wing of Setekhs attached to it.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVC Aten
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR( "Like the Terran Fenris-class, the GVC Aten has served its time among the armed forces, although a handful of them are still in service. With thin armor and only a few relatively weak turrets, it is easy prey to any modern combat craft. Terran fighters and bombers exploited these weaknesses during the early years of the 14 year war when the Terrans and Vasudans were still enemies. The Aten is sometimes seen in the current conflicts as a rear-guard defense for convoys or installations, backing up wings of fighters and bombers. The HoL used many old Atens during their latest insurgency in the Laramis system, where they posed a welcomed prey for Allied bomber squads.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVC Mentu
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Although the Mentu is the lightest of the Vasudan warships, there is nothing 'light' about this ship in absolute terms. Along with the Sobek-class corvette, the GVC Mentu cruiser is the mainstay of today's Vasudan Navy. Following the Great War, Allied scientists developed the beam cannons that now serve as the primary armaments of today's GTVA warships. Rather than modify existing ships, the Vasudans developed new designs to mount these weapons. The Mentu's 17 turrets include two medium-sized beam cannons for duking it out with other warships, as well as AAA and neutron gattler turrets to fend off smaller craft. Combining excellent speed with heavy armor, Mentu-class warships have demonstrated their effectiveness in recent conflicts. Combat evaluation gives credit to its designers' controversial decision to mount most of the Mentu's turrets on one side enabling it to focus most if its firepower on one enemy at a time.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVCv Sobek
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Design of the corvette-class GVCv Sobek began in the dark days after the destruction of Vasuda Prime by the Shivans in the Great War, although it took almost 15 years until the first Sobek was commissioned. The Vasudan navy wanted a vessel that could single-handedly counter powerful Shivan cruisers and provide critical support to Vasudan destroyers in battles against Shivan capital ships. The Sobek-class fills those requirements admirably. Bristling with almost two dozen turrets, these corvettes are a terror to all vessels of cruiser size and below, while presenting a dire threat even to ships far larger than themselves.", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name: 			GVCa Udjat
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("In the 2350s, when the old Bastet-class light destroyers were finally phased out after more than 60 years in active service, Vasudan Tactical Command was in need of a new medium-sized warship capable of carrying fighters and bombers, but still agile and cheap enough to be produced in great numbers. The GVCa Udjat meets that criteria just fine. Although hardly bigger than a corvette, it is designated as a strike carrier similar to the Terran Akula-class. It comes from the generation prior to the Hatshepsut and has been designed as a self-sufficent multi-role warship to serve as a counterpart to the Sobek-class corvettes. A role it performs perfectly. With twin reactors to power its weapons systems, the Udjat delivers a devastating punch with its three primary beam cannons, enabling it to go toe-to-toe with any equivalent warship, and enhanced anti-fighter defenses. It is not as fast as a corvette, but the efficient internal configuration allows this ship class to host up to 40 combat spacecraft in its fighterbay", -1)
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	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVD Typhon
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVD Typhon was the height of Vasudan military technology when it appeared to face Terran forces in 2333. The first Typhon was sighted at the Vega engagement and quickly destroyed the GTD Eisenhower and much of the 4th fleet. The more recent Hatshepsut-class of destroyers is larger and wields a deadlier array of armaments, but the Typhon is still a match for almost any foe. Up to 30 wings of fighters or bombers can be housed within its docking bays, ready to engage at a moment's notice.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			GVD Hatshepsut
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("In 2360, Allied Command commissioned the first of the GVD Hatshepsut-class destroyers. The Vasudan contractor Akheton designed the Hatshepsut to efficiently integrate the new beam cannon. The process of retrofitting the older Typhon-class warships yielded vessels prone to system failures and reactor overloads. Though a handful of modified Typhons remain in service, the Hatshepsut has taken over as the primary Vasudan destroyer. With 24 turrets, four beam cannons, and two fighterbays, destroyers such as the legendary GVD Psamtik of Deneb's 13th battle group serve at the vanguard of the modern Vasudan fleet.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:                  VAC 4
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Vasudan VAC 1 is an armored cargo container that is used to transport fragile or valuable equipment to front-line bases. These containers are better protected than most combat spacecraft, giving their cargoes an excellent chance to survive collisions and stray energy blasts.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:                  VAC 5
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Vasudan VAC 2's technical specifications are almost identical to those of the VAC 1. The main difference is that the VAC 2 is much bigger and can therefore hold a lot more cargo.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVSG Ankh
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVSG Ankh sentry gun platform is the Vasudan equivalent of the GTSG Watchdog. Both are Great War relics that perform poorly by modern standards. The Ankh serves to guard back-line storage depots and installations. With no armor or shielding, the Ankh is easily destroyed. Its two small turrets can deter unarmed raiders or badly damaged fighters, but it poses little threat to most combat craft.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVSG Edjo
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("When the GTVA asked the Vasudan navy to upgrade the Great War-era Ankh sentry gun platform, the GVSG Edjo was the Vasudans' answer. The Edjo has significantly more armor plating than the Ankh and a shield system, improving its survivability, but the Vasudans placed only one small cannon turret on the new platform, giving it half the punch of the Ankh. After seeing the Edjo, the Terrans quietly began developing their own advanced sentry gun platforms. The Vasudan navy seems content to leave this aspect of military technology to the Terrans.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			Vasudan Asteroid Base
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Since Vasudan military doctrine states mobility to be preferred over stationary fortifications in most combat situations, the Vasudan Navy doesn't have any smaller space stations. They prefer to use local conditions such as asteroid fields and planetary rings to establish their bases. Asteroid bases such as these are used by both civilian and military contractors to mine resources, conduct experiments and use them as a base of operations. In most cases, their defensive systems are focused on smaller targets, like fighters and bombers. But should warships be able to penetrate the surrounding asteroid field, these stations can be defeated in combat quite easily.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:                  GVI Cairo
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GVI Cairo is a large Vasudan installation, comparable to the Terran Arcadia installations. Though it is much smaller and more compact than its predecessor, the overaged and oversized Karnak-class, it packs a much more powerful punch with five large beam cannons and six anti-fighter beams. Its design is much more oriented to anti-warship defense than anti-bomber defense, which has proven to be a hindrance at times. But its expansive fighter bay can accommodate more than 30 fighter or bomber wings. Like the Arcadia, Cairo-class installations serve as central points of trade and travel in any major star system.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name: 			GVI Cairo Extension
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("This modular drydock extension to the Cairo installation adds full shipbuilding and repairing capabilities to the station. Like the Terran Ganymede, it can also work autonomically.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name: 			SF Scorpion
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("This highly maneuverable fighter was the most common Shivan combat craft during the Great War. It is faster than most Terran and Vasudan craft were in those days, and therefore, very difficult to destroy. Although it showed up in vast numbers at that time, only a handful of Scorpion fighters was ever challenged in recent conflicts. It seems that the Astaroth and Mara fighters have taken its place.",-1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SF Astaroth
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("First encountered in Gamma Draconis, the SF Astaroth is a fast and agile fighter that appears to have achieved its maneuverability at the expense of its armor and weaponry. Once the shields of an Astaroth are down, the fighter can be dispatched quickly.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			SF Manticore
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The Manticore fighter is the fastest known craft in the Shivan armada. With a single powerful laser and two missile banks, it is a dangerous offensive weapon. Its Achilles' heel lies in its thin hull and weak shields. Manticores do not last long in dogfights against other fighters. They prefer to target bombers, which are nearly helpless against the Manticore's speed and weaponry.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SF Dragon
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SF Dragon is a fast and extremely agile craft. Its twin lasers pack a deadly punch. The Dragon's weakness seems to be a thin hull. The trouble is that their speed and maneuverability make them extremely difficult to hit.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SF Basilisk
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SF Basilisk is a Shivan heavy assault fighter. Slow but heavily armed and well-protected, the Basilisk targets slower moving vessels, such as bombers, freighters and gas miners. Their powerful lasers and numerous secondary banks, as well as a large secondary capacity per bank, make them a danger to all such craft. So they must be engaged and destroyed as quickly as possible.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SF Aeshma
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SF Aeshma is a relatively rare and only recently encountered class of Shivan fighter. It appears to be a heavy assault fighter, like the Basilisk. However, Aeshmas seem to prefer attacking heavier warships, like corvettes and destroyers, as their favorite targets. Their heavy lasers and long-range missiles make them a great danger and are reason enough to take those fighters out as quickly as possible.", -1)
$end_multi_text
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	+noreplace


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$Name:			SF Mara
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR( "The SF Mara-class of Shivan fighter was first encountered by the GTC Vigilant while patrolling the Gamma Draconis jump node in the Capella system. It is one of the most amazing ships we have ever seen. It combines the heavy armor and huge secondary capacities of heavy attack fighters, like the Herc or the Tauret, with the speed and agility of an interceptor. It is no surprise that these ships seem to have become the Shivans' standard fighter.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name: 			SB Shaitan
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Like the Scorpion, the Shaitan light bomber seems to have nearly vanished from Shivan frontline operations, with Nahemas and Taurvis replacing it. We don't know if the Shivans have retired these ships from service or if they are just holding them back to let their most deadly ships be the mainstay of their bomber fleet. The Shaitan has a very limited payload capacity, especially for a Shivan design, which makes it an inferior threat to more heavily armed and armored targets. To freighters and transports, however, it can still inflict severe damage.",-1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SB Nahema
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The GTVA first learned about the SB Nahema during Operation Templar in 2345. The Hammer of Light had a few of these bombers captured and used it as a template to construct an experimental type of new bomber, the Sekhmet. How the fanatics acquired the Shivan bombers remains a secret, and all of their Nahemas were destroyed during the operation. The first combat contact with the Nahema was during the second Shivan incursion in 2367. It is considered to be the Shivans' most dangerous bomber and has demonstrated the ability to outrun virtually every fighter in the GTVA fleet. Its powerful laser banks and high-capacity missile bays make the Nahema a threat to combat craft of all types, as well as to warships.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SB Taurvi
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SB Taurvi is a Shivan bomber that has only recently been encountered. The Taurvi is one of the weaker Shivan bomber classes, but still the equal of any bomber in the GTVA arsenal. Not as fast or maneuverable as a Nahema, nor as tough as a Seraphim or Nephilim, the Taurvi appears to be a Shivan compromise between speed and power.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SB Nephilim
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SB Nephilim is the slowest of the Shivan bomber classes. These craft were first encountered during the Great War and are still found in many Shivan attack formations. Nephilim are heavily armored and shielded, enabling them to deliver their devastating payloads despite their lack of speed.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SB Seraphim
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SB Seraphim is a familiar foe to GTVA forces. It doesn't bear its nickname 'the mother of all bombers' for nothing. They outclass the Nephilim in speed, armor, and shield strength, and have even demonstrated a larger bomb capacity. A wing of Seraphim can easily take out any destroyer-sized warship and should therefore be the number one target of any interceptor pilot.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			ST Azrael
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Encountered on rare occasions since the Shivans first entered the Great War, the ST Azrael is the only known class of Shivan transport. Little is known about it even now, but it is believed to house many Shivans within its thin hulls. Since Azraels might be carrying Shivan pilots or other skilled crew members, it is always worthwhile to eliminate these lightly defended ships.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SFr Mephisto
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Its good maneuverability, strong hull plating and its four laser guns make the SFr Mephisto still a dangerous opponent to any attacking fighter or bomber craft. Given their wildly different configurations, they must serve different purposes for the Shivans, but Allied Intelligence currently offers no further information on this matter. Sometimes, Mephistos have been seen as a repair ship for other warships", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name: 			SFr Asmodeus
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Little is known about the SFr Asmodeus line of freighters. With a strong hull and four weapon turrets, they are the most dangerous Shivan freighters to attack. Nothing is known of the cargo Asmodeus freighters commonly carry.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SFr Dis
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Though much bigger than the Mephisto or Asmodeus, the SFr Dis is not as well armed. Its armor isn't very strong as well which makes it a relatively easy target, especially for heavy attack fighters and bombers. Light fighters, however, should still be careful.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SSG Rahu
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Almost nothing is known of the Rahu line of gas miners. It is assumed that they function in much the same way as our Zephyrus miners, funneling nebular gas into internal machinery that fractionates it into its molecular components for further processing. Rahu miners are armed with heavy laser turrets, so care must be taken when attacking them.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SC Cain
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The weakest of the Shivan cruiser-classes is designated SC Cain. These vessels were commonly encountered during Great War battles. Cains are considered to be slightly stronger than the GTC Fenris cruiser-class.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SC Lilith
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SC Lilith-class of Shivan cruiser is a far deadlier foe than the Cain-class. Nearly impenetrable armor plating enables it to withstand tremendous punishment, enabling its nine turrets to lash out at warships and combat spacecraft with impunity.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:                  SC Rakshasa
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Though not as thickly armored as the Lilith-class, the Rakshasa-class of Shivan cruiser is far deadlier. With over a dozen turrets, the Rakshasa is the most heavily armed Shivan cruiser-class. However, since its firepower is facing forward, it's quite vulnerable to attacks from behind.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SCv Moloch
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("First encountered during the Great War, the Moloch corvette is a very rare, but all the deadlier, Shivan warship. It was the Moloch that encouraged the Terrans and Vasudans to introduce corvette-sized ships into their own fleets, though the Deimos and Sobek-classes do without a hangar. With three beam guns and at least three wings of fighters in their hangar, Moloch corvettes are far deadlier than any Shivan cruiser, even the Lilith. Because of its strategic value, the Moloch is a favored target for bomber raids.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SD Demon
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SD Demon was the only known type of Shivan destroyer during the Great War. It is very heavily armed and has two heavy and two medium-sized beam cannons, which make it extremely dangerous towards Allied warships, and its dense phalanx of anti-fighter armament make it very difficult for bombers to get close enough to deliver their payload. Demons are known to carry numerous wings of fighters and bombers.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:                  SD Ravana
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SD Ravana is a destroyer-class that GTVA forces encountered at the beginning of the second Shivan incursion in 2367. While the Demon's armament is defense oriented mostly, the Ravana seems to be tasked with hit-and-run attacks, primarily. All four of its beam cannons and its two fighter bays are facing forward, enabling the Ravana to jump in and unleash a massive amount of firepower and waves of fighters and bombers against enemy ship formations. Its weak points are its relatively weak hull and lack of any anti-warship weaponary in its back and sides.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


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$Name:			SD Lucifer
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Only two Lucifer-class destroyers were ever encountered by the Alliance. The original Lucifer led the invasion fleet that nearly wiped out both the Vasudan and the Terran species in 2335. The second one was discovered in 2370 in Mab'bu and designated as Cthulhu. All data concerning that ship is classified level Omega.

Though it is not the most powerful Shivan warship, the Lucifer-class can easily deal with any Terran or Vasudan destroyer, with its shield making it effectively immune against almost all Allied weaponary, except beam cannons. The best way to destroy a Lucifer is still to follow it into subspace and destroy it there. However, the risk of collapsing the jump corridor is not to be underestimated, and for this reason, this is just seen as a last resort.", -1)
$end_multi_text


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$Name:                  SJ Sathanas
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("Very little is known about the Sathanas. This juggernaut is even bigger and more devastating than the SD Lucifer-class. One of these behemoths destroyed the GTVA Colossus within a minute or two. All intelligence concerning the Sathanas has been classified level Upsilon.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace

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$Name:			SC 5
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SC 1-class of Shivan cargo container is functionally similar to the SAC 1, as far as GTVA engineers have been able to determine. As with all Shivan cargo containers, standing orders are to capture at every opportunity, unless mission orders specifically dictate otherwise.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace

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$Name:			SAC 2
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SAC 1 is a heavily armored variant of the standard Shivan cargo container. Equipment found in captured SAC 1s appears to be more fragile than that found in the more common SC 1s. SAC 1 cargo containers are to be captured rather than destroyed at every opportunity. If the choice is between destruction and allowing the container to be recovered by Shivan forces, pilots are authorized to destroy the container.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace

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$Name:			SAC 3
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SAC 2 is the most common Shivan cargo container found thus far. Its thin plating is barely enough to maintain the interior atmospheric integrity against the vacuum of space. As no additional effort was made to armor these containers against attack, it is assumed that only items of low value or importance are carried within. Nevertheless, standing orders are to capture these containers at every opportunity, unless mission orders specifically dictate otherwise.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace

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$Name:			SSG Trident
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SSG Trident line of sentry gun platforms is well known from numerous encounters during the Great War. These are still used to guard Shivan installations, but many of the stronger Belial platforms have been deployed to the most critical defensive positions.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace

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$Name:			SSG Belial
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("The SSG Belial sentry gun platform appears to be a radical redesign of the Trident platform that was first encountered during the Great War. Pilots who have encountered both report that the Belial is harder to kill. It is reliably known that the Belial has twice as many laser turrets as the Trident sentry gun and stronger armor and shielding. Both types are used to guard storage depots, gas miners, and other Shivan installations.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace

;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$Name:                  Shivan Comm Node
	+nocreate
+Tech Description:
XSTR("All details concerning this object have been classified level Omega, accessible only by those immediately authorized by the GTVA Security Council.", -1)
$end_multi_text
$Flags: 		( "in tech database" )
	+noreplace


#End