Omni Scale LDR Battle Station (BATS) 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.

Battle stations replaced the smaller base stations to upgrade the supply and operations network of each empire. 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. Thus the LDR battle stations are identical to the Lyran ones, as the only change was the later alteration of the phaser-3s to Gatling phasers.

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.