DD - Phoenix Fleet Systems Destroyers ------------------

Update 6/14/14- added the Dragon Anti-Fighter Destroyer

Update 4/14/14 - added the Nidhoggr Patrol Destroyer

Update 4/12/14 - added glass windows

Destroyers are the in-between class within Frigates and Cruisers. They provide a unique role in that they are larger and more heavily armed than frigates, yet are more manueverable than cruisers. Therefore, Destroyers typically see action in anti-frigate roles.

Left to Right - Dragon, Jormungandr, Nidhoggr, Wraith

Wraith Class Destroyer

Mass: 5m kg Acceleration: 2.4 m/s^2 Weapons: 6 Missile Launchers, 4 Gatling turrets, 2 Gravity Accelerator Cannons Ammo Storage: 6 small containers for the GAC Ammo, and 4 large containers for the turrets

Although it bears some similarities to the design of the Raven frigate, the Wraith was created for a much more aggressive role. It is built in every way to prey on smaller ships (typically frigate classes) and tear through them with its two main cannons. The Wraith has a wide profile, allowing all of its weapons to bear forward on its targets, and negating the need for broadsiding.

Nidhoggr Patrol Destroyer

Mass: 4m kg Acceleration: 2 m/s^2 Weapons: 11 missile launchers, 7 Gatling turrets Ammo Storage: 4 large containers

The Nidhoggr was created to patrol and protect Phoenix starbases, especially the more outlying ones. It is relatively small, but packs a good punch for something of its size. It is designed to be a broadside destroyer, where all weapons are capable of firing on a single target. Additionally, it has landing gear on the sides to allow the Nidhoggr to attach itself to intruding craft and drag them to a halt with its dampners or allow crew to board the enemy vessel. The landing pad at the top of the ship also gives it some extended range and recon by allowing interceptors to operate with it.

Dragon Anti-Fighter Destroyer

Mass: 4.646 mil kg Acceleration 3.34 m/s^2 Weapons: 18 Gatling guns, 20 Anti-Missile Systems, 4 Rocket Launchers Ammunition Storage: 78 small containers

Originally created to shoot down incoming meteors, the Dragon showed promise when pirates began to attack the mining facilities it protected, and it held its ground against all forms of fighter craft. Realizing its effectiveness, the Navy adopted the Dragon and upgraded it with military grade hardware, and threw in 4 rocket launchers as well. Since that time, the Dragon has served alongside larger ships, using its large array of guns and high manueverabity to protect the fleets from enemy fighters.

Jormundgandr Heavy Destroyer

Mass: 5 mil kg Acceleration: 1.5 m/s^2 Weapons: 5 gatling guns, 13 Missile Launchers, 4 Rocket Launchers, 30 Anti-Missile Systems Ammunition Storage: 52 small containers, 2 large containers

The Jormungandr was created to be a heavy version of the Nidhoggr. Although based on the design, it quickly gained a personality all its own. The Jormungandr is a combination of heavy armor and weapons in a slow yet manueverable package. It often serves the fleet by supporting Nidhoggrs on patrol operations when heavier support is needed. However, the ship is quite capable in its own right, and often sees action in deep space as well.