The Syzygy-class, the newest of corvettes in service to the Threshold's armed forces, is a considerably hefty ship for its size, and slower than some in service, but with its stout stature and large engines, it is yet quite maneuverable and suited for combat. Often employed in pirate-infested regions, it is normally the most powerful ship in the region, occasionally fighting off multiple pirate skiffs at a time.
While its guns are relatively light for a vessel its size, it finds some of its greatest power in its ample Electronics Warfare and Sensory suite, making it an excellent scout and giving it an information edge over its typical quarry.
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Namesake
The Syzygy is named for a converted freighter that served during the Never War. While no naval combat was engaged in the revolution, the Syzygy was instrumental in the capture of Kingsway Naval Yard.
Design
The Syzygy was largely built to house the electronic warfare system found on the larger Lucid-class Frigate. The intended purpose was to make a ship similar to the successful Destiny-class Cutter, combining both the frigate's electronic warfare capabilities and the cutter's dogfighting skill. The result of these was the Syzygy, helping in choosing the name of the ship - syzygy meaning "three celestial bodies in alignment."
The corvette is not considered to be suitable for full-scale war, as it would be easily cut down by enemy cruisers and larger vessels, though it does carry a considerable enough missile armament to be useful in a smaller combat situation.
Operational History
Operational Ships:
1982 Federal Navy
250 Expeditionary Corps
365 Commonwealth Guard
82 Halcyon Arms