Neptune-class(old)
| Neptune-class (old) | |
| Affiliation(s): | Xenon Empire |
| Homeport(s): | Port of Xenia |
| Builder: | Maximus_Terragon |
| Constructed: | Mid 2016 |
| Planned: | 2 |
| Completed: | 0 |
| Lost: | 1 (scuttled 90% complete as blockship) |
| Battles: | Skirmish of the Freeport |
| General Characteristics | |
| Class: | Neptune-class 4th rate (old) |
| Ship Type: | Manowar |
| Cannons: | 50 |
| Purpose: | Naval, Floating battery |
The old Neptune class of ship was an experimental design created toward the end of the Xenon Empire for use in the now Xenian Navy. It incorporated lessons learned from the successful rebuilt of the Atlas class, but was considered unstable due to its narrow hull. The option of razeeing it (removal of the top two decks) and using it as a 30-gun 6th rate was considered, however, it was instead decided to be used as a floating battery and loaned to the Commonwealth of Nations 90% complete (missing masts).
In its role as a floating battery, it was taken in tow by smaller 24-gun XNS Cormoran-class also belonging to The Xanthian Order. Due to diplomatic breakdowns between the Commonwealth and the Xanthian order, and disagreements on ownership of the two loaned ships, it was decided to tow the Neptune back to Xenia for completion with use of the Cormoran however the latter experienced a magazine explosion and quickly sank in the Freeport harbour. Neptune, damaged and now without a tow, was scuttled as a blockship to disrupt trade to the Freeport.
Its wreck can still be visited, although all valuables have long been removed.
The design would eventually evolve into the 54-gun Hercules-class of ships of the Xenian Navy. A future 90-gun class will be named in its honor.
Ships in class
Xenian Navy:
- XNS Neptune, 50-gun 4th rate (90% complete, used as floating battery)
- unknown (planned)