“Reliable, versatile, and everywhere you need them to be.”
The Sentinel-class Frigate is the backbone of the Hardan Republic Stellar Navy, a mid-sized, highly adaptable starship capable of fulfilling a wide range of roles. Known for its reliability, affordability, and versatility, the Sentinel-class is deployed across Republic fleets for fleet support, planetary operations, and escort missions. Its balanced shields and armor make it durable without being overly expensive, and it is widely used in both offensive and defensive operations.
Crew: Typically 150–250, depending on configuration.
Shields & Armor: Moderate energy shields and reinforced hull plating, providing a balance of survivability and speed.
Propulsion: Standard sublight engines with moderate maneuvering thrusters; capable of maintaining fleet formation and executing tactical maneuvers.
Role: Mid-sized multi-role vessel for support, escort, and light combat.
Two Capital-Class Hardpoints: Can mount medium-range capital-grade weapons such as plasma turrets, railguns, or missile launchers.
Four Medium Hardpoints: Flexible for anti-fighter or anti-escort weaponry.
Six Small Hardpoints: Close-range defense against starfighters, drones, or boarding craft.
Optional Payloads: Specialized modules such as medbays, cargo bays, ECM pods, or stealth tech for mission-specific roles.
Fleet Support: Provides backup firepower, electronic warfare, and logistics support during fleet operations.
Planetary Operations: Can transport troops, provide orbital fire support, or function as a mobile command center.
Escort Duties: Protects larger capital ships or supply convoys from fighter attacks, raiders, or light frigates.
Stealth and Recon: Some variants are fitted for reconnaissance and covert operations behind enemy lines.
Sentinel Standard: Balanced configuration for general fleet use.
Sentinel Medical: Equipped with advanced medical facilities to treat injured crew or civilians during conflicts.
Sentinel Transport: Expanded cargo bays for troop and vehicle transport.
Sentinel Support: Electronic warfare modules and sensor enhancements for tactical support.
Sentinel Anti-Fighter: Optimized weaponry for engaging swarms of starfighters.
Sentinel Anti-Escort: Armament designed to counter light enemy capital ships or frigates.
Sentinel Stealth: Reduced emissions, cloaking modules, and enhanced sensors for covert missions.
Sentinel Ground Ops: Equipped with orbital bombardment weapons and vehicle deployment capabilities for planetary invasions.
The Sentinel-class Frigate remains one of the most common and versatile ships in the Hardan Republic, serving as a dependable workhorse in almost every fleet. Its adaptability allows the Republic to maintain a flexible, cost-effective naval presence across the galaxy while keeping production efficient.