Star Destroyer

Overview
The Star Destroyer class of ERSN ships is a name normally used in reference to the Daimajin class, named for the ERS Daimajin. Star Destroyers actually refer to two classes of ship: the Daimajin class, which are usually just called Star Destroyers, and the Manticore class. Collectively, the Star Destroyer class is the largest in the ERSN fleet, serving as capital ships defending key Earth Republic installations and civilian populations, fighting large battles against belligerent aliens, and exploring sectors adjacent to the Republic Sector.

The chief difference between the Daimajin and Manticore classes is resource allocation. Daimajin-class ships have a standard weapon complement of five weapon consoles, and six Apex Starfighters. This loadout allows for plentiful reactor power without allocating that power for basic operation. A Manticore-class ship features double weapons and twelve Apex Starfighters, but possesses the same size of reactor and the same crew complement. This loadout forces the allocation of power to the standard operation of basic systems and the extra weapons, and places strain on engineering resources when there is damage. For this reason, a Manticore-class Star Destroyer hits harder but runs out of resources more quickly, and is not optimal for long engagements. It can, however, take an additional hull breach and can generally take more damage before experiencing cascading failures.

Ships
There have been at least ten Daimajin-class ships, and three Manticore-class ships, in the ERSN's history. They include:

ERS Daimajin, Daimajin class

ERS Valkyrie, Daimajin class

ERS Gorgon, Daimajin class

ERS Umibōzu, Daimajin class

ERS Hydra, Daimajin class

ERS Omacatl, Daimajin class

ERS Medusa, Daimajin class

ERS Fomorian, Daimajin class

ERS Fenris, Daimajin class

ERS Takshaka, Daimajin class

ERS Manticore, Manticore class

ERS Titan, Manticore class

ERS Kraken, Manticore class