3788 Scale ISC Light Gunboat/PF Tender (DDP) SRZ

The Inter-Stellar Concordium (ISC) is an organization of five species associated by treaty, all speaking a common language. In this, they are similar to the Federation. As is typical of the Alpha Octant’s eastern regions, all of these species are native to different planets. Still, most of these systems are within a relatively small area at the center of ISC territory. The various species discovered each other, fought several minor wars, and formed the ISC before the era of warp-powered starships. There, the resemblance to the Federation ends. The ISC has no concept of a Prime Directive and will intervene in the development of any species to bring it up to ISC standards. The ISC’s prime conviction is that “a peaceful, harmonious and well-ordered universe is the duty of all sentient species. Civilizations collapse when that duty is ignored; therefore, it must be required of all.” The dark underside of the ISC is that they have no respect for individual or cultural rights that violate this principle and will go to any lengths to enforce their idea of “peace, order, and good government.” Therefore, the ISC will try (usually successfully) to separate warring powers, forcing them back within their borders. The ISC does not try to conquer those powers or force them to adopt ISC philosophies, but the ISC enforces a “Zero Tolerance for War” policy.

The ISC began experimenting with small attack craft (gunboats, also called PFs) in response to such units’ deployment by the “insane” neighbors (and by the Orions). Reports that the Lyrans and Klingons were deploying the gunboats from ships led the ISC to experiment with the concept. They eventually built several Light Gunboat/PF Tenders for patrols, border guards, and garrisons. Each carries three gunboats.

The 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.