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| − | The | + | The '''Aubrey class''' of Search & Rescue patrol vessels is named after the fictional Captain Jack Aubrey, from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey%E2%80%93Maturin_series Aubrey and Maturin series of novels] written by Patrick O'Brian. Ships in the class are named after ships commanded by Aubrey in those novels: as of the end of 2014, the ''Sophie, Polychrest, Surprise, Boadicea,'' and ''Leopard'' have entered service, with the ''Ariel'' still under construction. |
The medical bay on an Aubrey-class is equivalent to an ambulance. They also carry "International Rescue" style search and rescue gear. Aubrey-class weaponry is point-defense style, so the ship can get in, make the rescue and get back out - if heavier action is expected, a [[Great Justice|GJ]] cruiser goes along for cover fire. | The medical bay on an Aubrey-class is equivalent to an ambulance. They also carry "International Rescue" style search and rescue gear. Aubrey-class weaponry is point-defense style, so the ship can get in, make the rescue and get back out - if heavier action is expected, a [[Great Justice|GJ]] cruiser goes along for cover fire. | ||
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| Aubrey class patrol vessel | |
| Spacecraft Characteristics | |
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| Base Hull | custom |
| Primary Manufacturer | Takeuchi Shipyard, Mare Marginis, Luna |
| Owner | Sailor Armed Militia, Crystal Millennium |
| Faction | Crystal Millennium |
| Purpose | Search & Rescue Patrol |
| Primary Crew | Captain / Pilot Medic EVA / Rescue Specialist Engineer Supernumerary (trainee) |
| Operational Status | Active |
The Aubrey class of Search & Rescue patrol vessels is named after the fictional Captain Jack Aubrey, from the Aubrey and Maturin series of novels written by Patrick O'Brian. Ships in the class are named after ships commanded by Aubrey in those novels: as of the end of 2014, the Sophie, Polychrest, Surprise, Boadicea, and Leopard have entered service, with the Ariel still under construction.
The medical bay on an Aubrey-class is equivalent to an ambulance. They also carry "International Rescue" style search and rescue gear. Aubrey-class weaponry is point-defense style, so the ship can get in, make the rescue and get back out - if heavier action is expected, a GJ cruiser goes along for cover fire.
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