3125 Scale LDR Panthercat-S Light Scout Cruiser

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.

The LDR had only one light cruiser and converted it into a battlecruiser, but they were constantly trying to buy another light cruiser from the Lyran empire, offering to accept any badly damaged or incomplete hull that became available. At least one of their plans was to convert it into a Panthercat-S heavy scout, which would have been the same as the Lyran empire version except for the installation of Gatling phasers. Assigned Name was Night Hunter.

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.