Ships Of The Galaxy : Velocity (updated)

The Velocity class destroyer was the third and final part of the DDS' so-called "Generation 3" warships, a fast and powerful destroyer. However as the prototype was being built the DDS had a change of policy and no longer needed ships of it's type. The order of 12 was cancelled though the prototype was considered too far gone to cancel so construction was completed.

The Velocity emerged as a highly useful warship able to sustain high speeds for long periods of time and thus proved highly useful as a long-range scout and rapid-response warship. The DDS decided to build some more examples, however the rig intended for the class had already been taken over for the Terran Sea frigate so a small rig used for singleton class ships was used instead. This meant that only one Velocity at a time can be produced and as the ship was complicated the DDS could only complete one every 11 months.



The last few to be build were to the Velocity S specification with higher performance and updates. The Velocity survived by a thread but now is one of the most popular classes in the DDS and has filled a useful niche. A third variant called the Solaris III is about to enter service, it is being built by the Raegris on a much bigger jig which means the old problems of slow building will end.

Solaris III has a larger hull and improved weapon-load and performance. Over time the Velocity has fitted into the DDS portfolio as a long-range scout, command ship for smaller fleet detachments and excellent capital ship escort. After a long and difficult entry into service the Velocity seems finally to gaining momentum.