help shipdevs
81This help file is meant to provide clarity and common terminology for clans developing new ships. Starships on Legends of the Jedi come in 10 different classes outlined in HELP SHIPSIZE, but within those classes are different categories for stat-balancing purposes. While these arent the only options, they represent typical development lanes that staff focuses on and are often the most straightforward choices for balancing and approval. Please note that some ship developments have additional requirements that are not listed here. 48Starfighters - 81General Purpose, IE Mass Produced for Civilian Use - 81Interceptors, Squadron based combat fighter meant for anti-starfighter use - 81Bombers, Squadron based combat fighter meant for anti-capital ship use - 81Disposable Squadron, Unique Squadron based combat fighter, higher max squad 48Transports - 81General Purpose Travel - 81Speed Emphasis Rescue/Capture Vessel - 81Unique, balanced around specific needs such as jamming 48Freighter - 81Light Freighter, Emphasis low cargo hold and high speed/hyperspeed - 81Heavy Freighter, Emphasis high cargo hold, and low speed/hyperspeed 48Gunboat - 81'Mega'-Fighter, Anti-Squadron Gunboat aka Heavy Starfighter - 81Mini-Corvette, Heavy Weapon based Gunboat, sometimes rockets, turbolasers - 81Durable Emphasis Rescue/Capture Vessel 48Corvette - 81Combat, aka Mini-Frigate build. Heavy Emphasis on Weapons and durablity - 81Luxury, lacks weapons but excels in travel compared to other non-transport - 81Unique, ship balanced around specific needs such as jamming or rescue/capture 48Frigate - 81General Purpose, the standard Frigate - 81Projectile, Heavy emphasis on projectile weaponry - 81Unique, statted as needed for balance. Carrier, Gravity Well, Fast Response 48Cruisers and Above - 81General Purpose, the common all-rounder capital ship builds - 81Unique, statted as needed. Battleship Flagships, unique Battlestations, etc See Also: DEVLIST, DEVELOP, SHIPSIZE, SHIPSTATS