3125 Scale LDR Minesweeper (MS) CVN

The Lyran Democratic Republic (LDR) began as the Dark Star County of the Enemy's Blood Duchy of the Lyran Empire. The ruling family was corrupt, and a revolution slaughtered the family and declared a democracy, but still loyal to Enemy's Blood. The Duke decided to remove the democrats and install his second son as the new count, which would strengthen his rule as he would be able to count on his son's support. The adjacent Foremost Duchy thought it better if the Dark Star County became independent as this would weaken their rivals at Enemy’s Blood. Dark Star County eventually became fully independent, albeit only because Foremost protected it from Enemy's Blood. The LDR then made a deal with the Hydrans, gaining Gatling phaser technology in exchange for a promise to never rejoin the Lyran Empire. Their “smooth hull” ships reflect the cleaner lines of thought and lower maintenance support of the republic.

Minefields were only practical around planets and bases because outer space is vast. The total number of mines laid in the entire Klingon Empire would not have formed a minefield between any two stars along the border. Most mines were laid by converted freighters but all minesweepers had a limited capability to lay a few mines. The LDR inherited a minesweeper converted from a Leopard-class destroyer, which had replaced the disruptors with minelaying and minesweeping equipment. While the LDR was not in the business of attacking anyone, neighboring Lyran counties sometimes left mines in LDR territory as a form of political harassment, and the Recalcitrant was kept busy removing them. A Federation trivideo about the ship referred to it as the LDR's bomb squad.

This ship is available in a variety of materials. Ships are unpainted, use standard flight stands available from many sources, and, while designed for gaming, make fine display pieces.