Ships of the Earth Fleet

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SHIPS OF THE EARTH FLEET:
Sky rockets in flight..

• Order of Battle
  
• 302-series Fighter Interceptor
  
• Prometheus-class Battlecruiser
  
• Daedalus-class Battlecruiser
  
• 305-series Shuttle
  
• Oedipus-class Supercarrier

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ORDER OF BATTLE:

1st Strategic Fighter Wing "Snake Skinners"
USS Prometheus
USS Odyssey
RFS Korolev
PLAV Sun Tzu

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1st Tactical Fighter Wing "Wraith Waxers"
[Fast Attack Wing]
USS Daedalus

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1st Expeditionary Strike Wing "Titan Thumpers"
[Delian Expedition]
USS Icarus
USS Iliad
USS Aeneid

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2nd Tactical Fighter Wing "Repli Raiders"
[2nd Tactical Wing]
USS Apollo
USS George Hammond

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Task Force Ida
[Battlecruiser Strike Group One]
USS Oedipus

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302-SERIES FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR:

Main Article: F-302 fighter-interceptor

The second glider completely constructed by the U.S. government, and the first to be the successful template for an series of spacecraft, the F-302 is renamed from the X-302 experimental class vessel. It is armed with advanced weaponry and is extremely durable.

The F-302 can be deconstructed to be moved through the Stargate, and be reconstructed on the other side. It is propelled by two standard thrusters and one large booster rocket, as was its predecessor. Like its predecessor, the F-302 cannot sustain a hyperspace conduit for any extended period of time, due to the instability of naquadria, used to power the hyperspace engine. But, also like its predecessor, it is capable of short bursts at hyperspace, covering several kilometers in an instant.

Modified versions used for pilot training and electronic warfare, both with specialized equipment that replaces their weapons systems, are known to exist.

Class Overview:

• Manufacturer: Area 51
  
• Length: 30m
  
• Wingspan: 75m
  
• Height: 5.5m
  
• Weight: 30,000kg
  
• Power plant: Naquadria generator

General Characteristics:

• Designation: F-302, formerly X-302
  
• Role: Fighter interceptor
  
• Crew: Two, pilot and weapons systems officer
  
• Introduced: 2003
  
• Armament: Railgun and various missile

Variants:

• F-302: First ever production model interstellar fighter developed from the failed X-301 project. Designed to combat enemy fighters and small craft. Forms the bulk of Earth's current fighter inventory yet no shields and a hyperdrive system only capable of small tactical jumps.

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PROMETHEUS-CLASS BATTLECRUISER:

Main Article: BC-303

With the success of the F-302 interceptor, Earth's military needed a ship capable to delivering the fighter to battle, with the Prometheus filling this role both as a carrier and combat vessel. Although Daedalus-class battle cruisers have all but superseded this line of vessels a few remain in service as destroyer escorts. The current status of the 303 line of vessel is currently highly classified, and it is unknown if the Icarus is the last ship of this design to be constructed, or if other IOA nations have acquired the plans for this class of vessel.

Class Overview

• Name: Prometheus-class battlecruiser
  
• Builders: Area 51
  
• Operators: United States Air Force (Former), Russian Federation Air Force (Former)
  
• Preceded by: None
  
• Succeeded by: Daedalus-class battlecruiser
  
• In commission: 2003
  
• Completed: 2/2

General Characteristics

• Displacement:
  
• Length: 195m (641 ft)
  
• Width: 80m (262 ft)
  
• Height: 65m (312 ft)
  
• Propulsion: Asgard hyperdrive
  
• Speed: 177,027 km/s (110,000 mile/s) - 59% light speed
  
• Complement: 115 (20 minimum)
  
• Armament: 4 quad-mounted railguns, 16 missile batteries, CIWS, Asgard weapons (Icarus)
  
• Vessels carried: 8 F-302 Interceptors

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Production History:

Name	Launched	Assignment	Status	Commander
USS Prometheus	2003	Earth	Destroyed	Col. Lionel Pendergast
RFS Zhukov / USS Icarus	2004	Ida	Destroyed	LtCol. Jonathon Harrison

Ships of the Line:

• USS Prometheus: The first ever Earth built interstellar battlecruiser, built using a combination of Earth, Asgard and Goa'uld technology. For a long time the ship served as Earth's only line of defence from space threats until it's destruction over Tegalus.
  
• RFS Zhukov / USS Icarus: In order to maintain relations with the US, Russia was given the plans to the 303 after the Daedalus-class became the focus of production. The vessel was constructed and launched as the RFS Zhukov, named after the highly awarded WWII Soviet general. During her maiden voyage to the Delian Galaxy she was taken over by Ba'al and abandoned with all hands lost. Later recovered under dubious 'salvage laws' that lead to more tensions between the US and Russian. Went on to be the lead vessel in Task Force Ida before being destroyed in orbit above Earth.

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DAEDALUS-CLASS BATTLECRUISER:

Main Article: 304

Taking the lessons learned during their production of the Prometheus-class cruiser, Stargate Command and Area 51 scientists soon created a larger and more powerful craft in the form of the Daedalus-class battle cruiser, the immediate successor to the Prometheus. Built to go one-on-one with Goa'uld motherships and Wraith cruiser, this class of vessel has become the backbone of Earth's defensive fleet. The fleet has undergoing upgrades to bring them to “Block II” specifications, which equips each cruiser with an Asgard core and beam weapons along with a clocking shield and upgraded systems.

Class Overview

• Name: Daedalus-class battle cruiser
  
• Builders: Area 51
  
• Operators: United States Air Force, Russian Federation Air Force (Former), People's Liberation Army Air Force
  
• Preceded by: Prometheus-class battle cruiser
  
• Succeeded by: Oedipus-class supercarrier
  
• In commission: 2005
  
• Completed: 8/8

General Characteristics

• Length: 225m (738 ft)
  
• Width: 75m (246 ft)
  
• Height: 95m (311 tf)
  
• Propulsion: Tau'ri thrusters, Asgard hyper drive
  
• Sublight Speed: 150,300 km/s (93,392 mile/s)
  
• Complement: 200 (4 minimum)
  
• Armament: Eight quad-mounted rail guns, sixteen missile batteries - Mark III, VIII and IX warheads, Horizon weapons platform, four Asgard beam weapons
  
• Aircraft carried: Sixteen 302-class fighters

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Production History:

Name	Launched	Assignment	Status	Commander
USS Daedalus	2005	Pegasus	Active	Colonel Steven Caldwell
USS Iliad	2005	CLASSIFIED	CLASSIFIED	Colonel Wayne Archer
USS Odyssey	2006	Earth	Active	Colonel Ian Davidson
RFS Korolev	2006	Earth	Destroyed	Colonel Vladimir Chekov
USS Aeneid	2007	CLASSIFIED	CLASSIFIED	Colonel Miranda Elwood
USS Apollo	2007	Pegasus	Active	Colonel Abraham Ellis
PLAV Sun Tzu	2009	Earth	Active	CLASSIFIED
USS George Hammond	2009	Earth	Active	CLASSIFIED

Ships of the Line:

• USS Daedalus: Tasked with the mission of transporting supplies and personnel between Earth and Atlantis as well as defending the Pegasus expedition, the Daedalus has had a long and dignified service on Earth's intergalactic frontline against the Wraith and the Asurans. The vessel currently serves as the flagship of the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing "Wraith Waxers", also known as the "Fast Attack Wing".
  
• USS Iliad: Six months after the Daedalus was fielded her sister ship the Iliad was launched and put to immediate use in the Delian Galaxy, helping the expedition gain the upper hand at the Battle of Bactra and faithfully serving them ever since. Under the command of Colonel Chapman the ship continues her mission to defend and resupply those posted at the Delta Site.
  
• USS Odyssey: Assigned to the 1st Strategic Fighter Wing, the Odyssey has become the backbone of Earth's defence grid since the destruction of the Prometheus. The vessel's primary role is to defend Earth from alien assault whilst supporting the operations of Stargate Command and assisting with the training of the next generation of F-302 pilots.
  
• RFS Korolev: Originally built by the US, the Korolev was launched as a Russian vessel in exchange for continued usage of the Stargate and to help smooth over relations after Lieutenant Colonel Jonathon Harrison claimed a Russian BC-303 cruiser as USAF property under dubious salvage laws. The ship was short lived, being rushed into service for the Battle of P3Y-229 where she was destroyed by Ori forces with all but six crew members lost.
  
• USS Aeneid: Upon being commissioned the Aeneid made its way to the Asgard home galaxy to join Task Force Ida under the command of Colonel Miranda Elwood, the first woman to captain a vessel of the 304 class. With the destruction of the Icarus and the rotation of the task force the Aeneid was transferred to the Delian galaxy.
  
• USS Apollo: Launched in mid-2007 and armed with the newly developed Horizon weapons system, the Apollo marks a move within the Earth fleet from a defensive posture to one that can project forward power and take the fight to the enemy. The ship is the heart of the 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing "Repli Raiders" and supports operations in the Pegasus galaxy. After the construction of the Apollo cruiser production was put on hold to focus on the development of the X-305 shuttle during 2008.
  
• PLAV Sun Tzu: While still built by the US, the Sun Tzu will mark the first time the China has operated her own battlecruiser. Assigned to the Milky Way Galaxy, the ship will be tasked with both long range exploration and defence duties. It previously helped defend Earth against the ZPM-power Hive Ship in 2009.
  
• USS George Hammond: Named after the legendary SGC commander, the Hammond is the first US vessel not to named after a figure of Greek mythology. Whilst one of the newest ships in the fleet, it's crew have already distinguished themselves through their service in support of the Destiny Expedition.

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305-SERIES SHUTTLE:

While Earth's fleet can achieve front line dominance in space combat with the F-302 interceptor and it's variants, the ever growing fleet has found itself in dire need of a shuttle to carry out support missions. With the number of Ancient Puddle Jumpers slowly dropping due to accidents and destruction the 305 shuttle was created to take over duties as a troop and material transport, as well as serve as a platform for early warning and control missions.

Able to fit through a Stargate and also carrying a hyperdrive engine, the shuttle is able of operating in all corners of the galaxy. The 305 is set to become the 'work horse' of Earth's fleet, and will become a common sight on cruiser air groups and at off-world bases. The shuttles are equipped with Asgard-based passive cloaking fields which make the vessels all but invisible to sensors, though they are still visible to the naked eye. Extensive field testing was conducted in the Delian Galaxy in 2008 before the shuttles were officially adopted by Fleet HQ in 2010.

Special variants for missions such as early warning and aerial command and control are known to exist.

Class Overview:

• Manufacturer: Area 51
  
• Length: 8.6m (28 ft)
  
• Wingspan: 5.6m (18.34 ft)
  
• Height: 2.9m (9.5 ft)
  
• Weight: 40,000kg
  
• Power plant: Naquadria generator

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General Characteristics:

• Designation: C-305, formerly X-305
  
• Role: Transport shuttle
  
• Crew: Two, pilot and crew chief
  
• Introduced: 2010
  
• Armament: None

Variants:

• C-305: The C-305 was created to transport personnel between ships, planets and bases. In addition to the crew of two, six passengers can be seated in the rear of the shuttle, with a maximum capacity of ten when standing, and with the seats removed the shuttle can transport large amounts of cargo. A door mounted machine gun proves covering fire for entering and leaving the shuttle in combat zones.

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OEDIPUS-CLASS SUPERCARRIER:

With the Goa'uld, the Replicators, the Ori, the Lucian Alliance and the Wraith no longer a threat, the SGC finally has a chance to return to its original mandate - to explore and discover new technologies. The design and construction of the X-306 reflect this mentality. While twice the length of previous ships and carrying more fighters than ever before, the supercarrier is designed for functionality over fire power. Extensive laboratory space, a large medical ward, refinery and fabrication facilities, and a large contingent of shuttles make the Oedipus-class mobile deep-space exploration platforms, able to house large expeditions and conduct humanitarian missions in support of local populations. A pair of newly reserve engineered Asgard neutrino-ion generators feed the ships huge power requirements, including the onboard Asgard data core while allows for a high level of automation and for the ship to be crewed by less personnel than her size would otherwise suggest.

The two year construction time and associated project costs have risen doubts about the future of the Oedipus-class, with the IOA yet to comment on the possibly of a second ship being constructed.

Class Overview

• Name: Oedipus-class super carrier
  
• Builders: Area 51
  
• Operators: United States Military
  
• Preceded by: Daedalus-class battle cruiser
  
• Succeeded by: None
  
• In commission: 2012
  
• Completed: 1/1

General Characteristics

• Length: 600m (1970 ft)
  
• Width: 260m (853 ft)
  
• Height: 220m (722 ft)
  
• Propulsion: Tau'ri thrusters, Asgard hyper drive
  
• Sublight Speed: 80,100 km/s (49,772 mile/s)
  
• Complement: 350
  
• Armament: Six quad-mounted rail guns, four missile batteries, CIWS
  
• Aircraft carried: Twenty four 302-class fighters, sixteen 305-class shuttles

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Production History:

Name	Launched	Assignment	Status	Commander
USS Oedipus	2012	Ida	Active	Colonel Brodie Mayes

Ships of the Line:

• USS Oedipus: Launched in the middle of 2012, the first vessel of the class is set to be assigned to Task Force Ida to support their exploration of the Ida Galaxy. The ship will be classified as an X-306 for the first few months of operation until final field testing is complete.