main armament-
-6x forward facing viper missle tubes(multiple launch capable)
-2x rear facing viper missle tubes
-1x light turret(deckside -bow )
[EMPC, autocannon]
-1x medium turret(deckside - amidships)
[EMPC+archer railgun, twin archers]
-1x minor turret(deckside- stern)
[EMPC+bowman railgun, emp+ twin bowmans, twin heavy autocannon, EMPC+ heavy auto cannon, twin EMPC]
{linear particle weapons and laser weaponry are also avalible on special issue from RNIO-d7 dispatch unit}

-(edit)- when aditional penatrating power was needed for the vessel to remain effective against larger sheilded cruisers a refit was commissioned, replacing the forward facing viper missle tubes with heavy duty Mass Accelerator Cannons running thorough the bow structure, to accomodate the loading mechanisms the bow turret is removed - this system is capable of a rapidly firing two 6 shot volleys before overheat, the system has a very high level of power consumption and is supplied directly from the main reactor capacitor through a breaker and a misfire can occur if power levels are not properly maintanied during use. misfires can potentially disable the breaker perminantly , as a result rapid firing of the main MAC's is not advised in normal circumstances due to increased risk to main reactor stability


defensive systems-
-2x prototype kinetic deflector (KD-SA) fore and aft of the super structure(amidships) - [does not deflect particle or laser weapons}
-reactive armour plating covers the surface of the hull
-chaff and decoy flares, thermal decoy bouys for use agaisnt thermal seeking missles
-point defence turret array for use against incoming fighter aircraft , number of turrets varies from ship to ship

crew compliment is small, typically around 20 crewmen[estimate], ( not including passengers or marines) most systems are run by automated systems, key crew areas are the bridge, opps room, main engineering, comms room, gunnary control room and reactor room


Hawk class, (similar in design to the falcon and merlin class)
is a medium weight heavy frigatte, more heavily armed than ordinary frigattes and just as fast, with a capable commander this ship holds its own against most destroyers and light cruisers, (and even battleships for a short time)

its a long range ship. typically used in escort missions or deep incursions

(it is capable of traveling inside the submarine HMS Britania for stealth deployment- if interested just ask but i don't want to write loads here)

use of retractable sails with a photovoltaic membrane provide extra propulsion and power when fuel is low extending the ships range(also enables silent/cold running in suitable weather conditions)

as a side note, the airframe was adapted to form the DOVE class ships, a passive escort ship, with turrets removed and replaced with advanced long range sensor suites , this ship functions as an early warning system for a convoy or warship fleet
its long range sensor range makes this ship perfect for survaliance opps, and so DOVEs are often commandeered by opperatives of the RNIO for covert opps, despite navy disapproval

[if anyone has any questions about any of the main systems show i can give more details, i have many detailed drawings of the reactor assembly, sail assembly and the bridge ,layout, plus a few more systems like the main weapons, (deflector is in development-no drawing) , i can upload some if people want to see them]