ESNA-CH230 Osprey-class

The ASR-230 Osprey-class is a search and recovery ship used by ASR for rescue operations.

Technology & Combat Characteristics
While the ESPF had access to ships capable of terrestrial flight (notably the Palisade-class) it was occasionally far more practical to deploy sea-based ships instead of aerial. The Osprey-class functions similarly to an aircraft carrier, accommodating a number of atmospheric rescue type Stormrunner mobile suits for relief operations. ASR is typically involved in assisting both civilian and military ships, using the ART Stormrunners' rescue equipment to easily move sea-based ships in danger. Following the rise in ships using magnetoplasmadynamic thruster technology, ARS are also trained in recovering lifeboats from re-entering space ships or aerial carriers suffering engine failure. During these operations the mobile suits will operate in teams of two to retrieve lifeboats which are not on course for deep water landing areas, either redirecting them or catching them mid-air and then transporting the lifeboat to the nearest safe landing zone. To maximise the team's operation time the Osprey has two launch catapults situated on top of the hangars, accelerating launching craft to high speeds and uses a ramp system to increase altitude, the ship's stern also features a helipad for smaller craft. The front of the ship also serves as a traditional runway if required, though most units landing use a VTOL system. While not armed with any weapons, the Osprey has a long range radar and sonar system, helping it to track craft in danger.

System Features

 * Radome
 * Two radar domes are situated on the port and starboard sides of the bridge, designed for tracking targets in the air and on the water.


 * Sonar
 * A sound-based tracking system which is used for aiding the navigation system and locating underwater targets.