Erebus-class exfiltration craft

The Erebus-class exfiltration craft is a specialized type of USC spacecraft used for off-planet extraction. The Erebus fulfills a purpose similar to Black Cat-class subpanther.

Design

The Erebus-class recovery dropship is a robust troop transport designed for rapid transfers and exfiltration. They are one of the smallest USC craft to be equipped with a hyperspace drive, which is powerful enough for a short and quick jump but not capable of longer transitions; however, they are still capable of crossing modest interstellar distances. Erebus' are more forgiving of a pilot under fire than a Blossom due to their rudimentary design. However, being designed for speed rather than comfort, they are also exceedingly uncomfortable for the occupants, particularly when jumping into hyperspace. Another downside to the Erebus-class is that besides possessing advanced shields, it has no defensive or offensive weaponry. This weakness makes all Erebus-class dropships an excellent target for enemy attack.

Production information

Developer: Office of Space Intelligence
Manufacturer: Northern Defense Corporation
Class: Erebus-class
Role: Dropship/exfiltration craft
Affiliation: United Space Command, USC Panther Corps

Technical specifications

Length: 160 feet
Width: 50 feet
Height: 21 feet
Hull: Reinforced titanium plating
Shielding: Yes
Armament: None
Hyperspace drive: Ward Translight Engine

Class

Panther

Manufacturer

Northern Defense Corporation

Owning Organization

USC Panther Corps