Omni Scale Lyran Augmented Battle Station (BATS)

The Lyrans are human-sized cats that bore a distinct similarity to Terran lynxes in both appearance and temperament. Bitter enemies of the Kzintis (tigermen eight feet tall), the Lyrans were staunch allies of the Klingons and enemies of the Hydrans as well. Like Kzintis, Lyrans were carnivores known to eat their captives on rare occasions. The Federation assigned each Lyran ship-type a “reporting name” to keep them separate. Lyrans were organized as a feudal society. Twenty-one counties each had a squadron of ships lead by a heavy cruiser; four dukes had dreadnoughts to lead the four fleets, while the king-emperor commanded from the capital.

Battle stations replaced the smaller base stations to upgrade the supply and operations network of each empire. Over time, “Augmentation Modules” were added to expand the capabilities of key bases, such as adding fighters or gunboats (or both). Most battle stations were deployed along the national borders. Battle stations provided supply storage, repair facilities, limited shore leave opportunities, and communication networks. Before the General War, most bases on borders had been upgraded to Battle Stations. Their heavy weapons provided protection for convoys and small service ships operating in the area, much like settlers in the old west would run for the fort when hostiles attacked. Battle stations provided district offices for police units and rented office space to corporations and other entities with operations in the area.

The Battle Station is available in a variety of materials. Battle Stations are unpainted, use standard flight stands available from many sources, and, while designed for gaming, make fine display pieces.