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Being a a bit of a barn stormer, this modified Crew Shuttle got into the hands of Earth Forces Marine Corps. This is the Euphrates Raider / Prisoner Transport Vessel. Usually accompanied by Aether Starfury Squadrens; this vessels mission is simple. Raid. The crew would burn thru the hull of an occupied craft, ship or station and light the hell up! There is 2 levels accommodating 75 Marines and 10 Crew.

At an operations level, the intention is to have the Marine’s commandeer the target, swapping seats and transporting the prisoners back. The Vessel is designed to be carried in any Destroyer. Designed for both Marine and Psycore alike. Its first deployment would be to the Stations constructed by the Home Gaurd. The ship itself has a well balanced design for this role. Defense Grid Guns are available both fore and aft to take on the H.G. Corvettes or even Stations. One of the main advantages to this very elongated hull is the amount of Engines, and their placements making this craft just as maneuverable as a Starfury. With its guns able spin around and follow targets and adjust for abrupt spins and turns; it’s likely the target would not have a long chance to stand. Breachways are Below and, the Antenna Arrays are retractable, and only extended fully for search activities. The Floor plan is divided into 1/3’s. Forecastle is the Pilot House with separate entrance, Midship’s are Maine / Prisoner holds and, Aft being separate Engine Control Rooms with separate egress as well. This is my take on how this platform would be subdivided to carry on its role. 3 Breachways below for infiltration.

Storyline wise, these would begin training preforming mock raids on the Io Transfer Point before being launched on the Home Gaurd. The strategy here is to gain intelligence on Ioannis 2 & 1, secure and infiltrate the Gaurd with Nightwatch and then prep for a Raid on the freshly succeeded Babylon 5.

Enjoy!
-JH