Thorn Class Corvette
| Thorn Class Corvette | |
|---|---|
| Basis | Thetis Class |
| Armor | 250 Hitpoints |
| Shield System | Mark 20 Mod 0 Aegis Shield System (250 Hitpoints / 50 Regen per Minute) |
| Computer Cores | 1 |
| Sublight Acceleration | 30 G |
| FTL Speed | 20 c |
| Armament (All Mod 0) | |
| Mark 10 PDC | 4 single turrets (DPM per gun: 79.92 → Per turret: 79.92 → Total DPM: 320) |
| Mark 30 Ion Gun | 2 twin turrets (DPM per gun: 270 → Per turret: 540 → Total DPM: 1,080) |
| Total Point Defense / Interceptor DPM ≈ 1,400 | |
The Thorn Class Corvette is a versatile, FTL-equipped light combatant optimized for escort duties, anti-piracy patrols, and rapid interdiction in contested systems. Slightly larger and more heavily armed than patrol cutters like the Vigilant or Sentinel, its twin ion turrets provide enhanced medium-range firepower for engaging drones, fighters, or small craft, while maintaining the high acceleration and low crew requirements ideal for extended independent operations. Thorns excel at convoy protection, scouting ahead of larger fleets, and hit-and-run strikes against soft targets.