Ariadne Destroyer

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The Ariadne is a class of destroyer constructed by the Post-Human Republic. Constructed alongside the Electra, the Ariadne's multirole specifications nonetheless align better with the PHR's usual design philosophy than her sister class. Larger than a strike carrier but smaller than a troopship, the Ariadne is not only capable of deploying more infantry than its Medea counterparts, but can also outpace its lumbering Ganymede and Orpheus counterparts, making it overall a more flexible choice.

Realizing that such a vessel is likely to be outnumbered in most operations, the PHR elected to outfit the class with twin heavy calibres as its primary armament. This gives it surprising lethality in fleet engagements, but also lets the Ariadne threaten the "meat crate" troopships of other factions.