Bilsh-Class Patrol Ship

Bilsh-Class
Class information
Builders	Humankind Empire of Abh Shipyard
Operators	Star Forces
Succeeded by	Byrsh-Class Patrol Ship
Built	prior to ICY 951/2 - present
In commission	ICY 951/2 - present
Completed	hundreds
Active	hundreds
Laid up	hundreds
Name	Bilsh-Class
General characteristics
Class and type	Bilsh-Class Patrol Ship
Propulsion	antimatter water thrusters space-time generator
Armament	4 fwd Electromagnetic Cannons (2 aft) 2 Antiproton Cannon 10 Mines Numerous Laser Turrets
Crafts carried	several Calike 1 Pelia

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Bilsh-Class Patrol Ships are standard combat ships of the Humankind Empire Abh, and are employed in large numbers by the Star Forces.

History

The Bilsh-Class patrol ship design was likely completed sometime in the early half the ICY 10th century before the annexation of the Martine System and the beginning of the Four-Nations Alliance War.  Construction of several hundred vessels if not more was completed by ICY 952.

Technology & Combat Characteristics

The Bilsh-class features the older design philosophy of the EM cannons in arms separate from the main hull of the vessel.  The design itself is slightly more ornate and less heavily armored than later patrol ship designs - a sign of its mostly peacetime status.  Still, with its formidable armament and more advanced Abh technology, the Bilsh class is a fearsome opponent in large fleets.

Armament

• 6 (4 fwrd, 2 aft) Electromagnetic Cannons
  
• 2 Antiproton Cannon
  
• 10 mines
  
• numerous laser turrets
  

Variants

Command ship variant

• Sulbilsh