Earth Force 1 |
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Earth Force 1 is the dedicated Presidential Transport of the EA. It is specially outfitted for this mission and is seen as a successful design. Three are known to exist currently, the first of this model being outfitted in 2259. The ships have overlapping defensive fire from the Mk-II interceptors, but the Standard Particle Beams are not located to allow massed fire under most conditions. The ship carries a full squadron of fighters and at least 1 ship has been refitted to allow Thunderbolts to be carried. The squadron consists of picked men, capable of achieving almost unheard of performance from their fighters. The ship has extensive diplomatic quarters and amenities with a very impressive secure communication suite. It can function as a substitute Earthdome with little noticeable loss of function. There are also 2 dedicated Presidential Shuttles which are armed and which have other extensive modifications to render them harder targets. By long tradition, the ships use registration numbers instead of names, becoming EarthForce One if the President is aboard, and EarthForce Two if the Vice President, but not the President, is aboard. The ship can sustain an 2.2G acceleration. The reactor is rated for 2200MW. The huge disc of the ship is a rotating section, which provides artificial gravity for the president and crew. The ship also has a complement of four starfury fighters all with presidental markings. Earth Force One was destroyed during the asassination of the former Earth President Louis Santiago, planned by his Vice-President, now known as President Clark. Though the offical report states that Earth Force One was destroyed by an accident. |