The Banya class Light Fleet Corvette is a ship serving with the Zhodani Navy. The Banya Class is frequently encountered patrolling in or near Zhodani-controlled space. As with the Berka Class, the Banya Class is a product of the Naval Review that began in 1112 following the Fifth Frontier War. With the re-evaluation of doctrine and construction of the small ships, it was determined a more robust corvette was needed to patrol and police the interstellar commerce lanes and borders of the Consulate frontier. As a part of the new generation of blieldliefr (Little ships), it shares almost 90% of the same construction and characteristics as the Berka-class Fleet Corvette. As with her sister classes, the Bra’la and Berka, these small taunt ships are tasked with fleet/squadron escort, commerce protection, and patrol duties. The myriad of missions they perform is almost limitless. However, the “light” destination reflects the divergence for the Berka. Lacking the particle accelerator, the ship relies on its armament and two light fighters. The additional fighters allow it to control more space and conduct broader presence patrols. The crews are well trained and are noted for an esprit de corps called blieldliefr ibl, or “little ship fever,” cultivated by the ship captains. Over 576 Banya class fleet corvettes are in commission presently, with more being constructed yearly. The Idar Nobsl Province provides the main shipyard construction centers for the little ships. 

Standard Zhodani Corvette Flotillas are composed of 2-4 Berka Corvettes, 2-4 Banya Corvettes; and 2-4 Bra’la Corvette Transports. The Flotilla Commodore also has an organic Fleet Corvette Tender that allows the flotilla conduct repairs and replenishment operations in forward areas and project soft power when capital ships would illicit both political and military heightened tensions bordering interstellar powers.

It is not uncommon to encounter task squadrons of two to three Corvettes working in tandem the configuration is determined by mission profile. Aggressive anti-piracy for instance would usually be two Berkas and a Banya providing forward screening with its fighters. Another example is a terrestrial showing of the flag or escort missions would be a combination of a two Banyas and Bra’la Corvette which would allow a platoon of ZNSLF and a flight of eight fighters for a soft show of force or soft intervention on frontier worlds.

EL Banya (Banya Class Banya)

The Banya is a TL-14 800 ton needle/wedge hull starship with a jump drive-3, a maneuver drive-4, and a power plant-9 producing 72 energy points. It is capable of Agility-4.

Fuel tankage is 316.8 tons. It is equipped with fuel scoops and a purification plant.

A Model 7 computer is installed along with a bridge.

Weaponry consists of 3 batteries of 1 triple missile turret, 1 battery of 1 triple sand caster turret, 4 batteries of 1 dual beam laser turret.

Defenses consist of factor 2 armor, a nuclear damper-2.

Carried craft includes 2 Chidtl Class Zhodani Light Fighter s, 1 Zho Ships boat Class .

Ship’s vehicles include 1 Air/Raft.

There is a crew of 22 total, in 1 section of 22 crew. Ship’s troops consist of 10 troopers.

There is no provision for passengers.

Quarters consist of 17.5 staterooms, 6 low berths.

Cargo capacity is 10 tons.

Designator: EL
Name: Banya
Class: Fleet Light Corvette
Type: Banya
Tech Level: 14
Configuration: Needle/Wedge
Tonnage: 800

Jump Drive: 3
Maneuver Drive: 4
Power Plant: 9
Energy Points: 72
Agility: 4

Fuel Tankage: 316.8
Fuel Scoops: Yes
Fuel Purification: Yes

Computer Model: 7
Bridge: Yes

3 Batteries of 1 Triple Missile Turret
1 Battery of 1 Triple Sand Caster Turret
4 Batteries of 1 Dual Beam Laser Turret

Factor 2 Armor
Nuclear Damper: 2

Carried Craft (using launch facilities):
2 Chidtl Class Zhodani Light Fighter s
1 Zho Ships boat Class

Ship’s Vehicles:
1 Air/Raft

Crew: 22 (1 section of 22 crew)
Officers Petty Officers Ratings
Command 2 0. 0
Medical 0 0 1
Engineering 4 2 2
Gunnery 0 0 8
Flight 3 0 0

Ship’s Troops: 10 Troopers

Quarters:
17.5 Staterooms
6 Low Berths

Cargo: 10 tons