Judicator

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Overview[edit]

The Judicator is a heavily customized, Fury-class Interceptor initially commissioned by the Sith Empire for elite tactical operations and subsequently registered with the Emperor’s Hammer Strike Fleet as a mobile command vessel and personal transport of Captain Therj’en'nuruodo, Chiss Sith officer of Alderaanian noble lineage and distinguished agent of the Secret Order. Possessing a hybrid function as both a swift assault vessel and a secure strategic platform, the Judicator combines devastating firepower, advanced stealth geometry, and robust diplomatic architecture.

Origin and Acquisition[edit]

Constructed at the Sith Empire Naval Yards as part of the Advanced Sith Transport Program (ASTP), hull designation Judicator was set aside from standard fleet allocation under Directive 07-19/5A of the Sith Dark Council, citing “exceptional operative service and clearance.” Upon commission, it was awarded to Captain Therj’en'nuruodo by imperial writ of authority, endorsed by both the Dark Council and the Emperor’s Hammer Fleet Command. Its integration into the TIE Corps was finalized following security clearance processing and retroactive hull verification by Fleet Intelligence Section Gamma.

Design Philosophy and Tactical Utility[edit]

Fury-class vessels are designed as aggressive long-range interceptors with expanded capacity for Sith lords or tactical command elements. The Judicator, however, represents a unique variant, featuring the following custom augmentations:

  • Enhanced Subsystems Integration: Reinforced Series-IV fusion core with triple redundancy protocols for long-term deployment.
  • Tactical Stealth Geometry: Hull plating is embedded with angular stealth features to reduce sensor profile, incorporating limited cloaking integration for Sith-classified missions.
  • Redundant Shield Emission Nodes: Dual-phase modulation deflector shields calibrated for frequency shifting under concentrated fire.
  • VIP Suite Configurations: 15-passenger chambers outfitted with diplomatic-grade privacy fields, stasis pods, and encrypted holocomms.

Armament Systems[edit]

The Judicator carries a potent weapons suite befitting its status as a Sith command interceptor:

  • 4 × L-s9.3 Precision Laser Cannons: Fixed mounts for anti-fighter engagement and capital ship strafing.
  • 2 × P-11 Missile Launchers: Payload flexibility allows for both conventional and exotic munitions, including EMP detonators, proton charges, and Sith alchemical warheads.

All weapon systems are integrated through a real-time targeting holonet supported by Sith precognitive heuristic overlays and overseen by the ship's primary systems officer.

Propulsion and Drive Suite[edit]

Equipped with twin SLX-11 sublight engines, the Judicator boasts an exceptional thrust-to-mass ratio, making it ideal for both atmospheric operations and high-speed vector change in deep space. The hyperdrive system maintains:

  • Primary: Class 1.0 – enhanced for rapid response deployments and interdiction evasion.
  • Backup: Class 10 – maintained under emergency power to ensure minimum viable escape velocity during system failure scenarios.

Command and Control Integration[edit]

The vessel is operated by a minimum crew of three, all of whom must be cleared by Sith Intelligence. Command is exercised solely by Captain Therj'en'nuruodo, who has incorporated multiple Force-enhanced control interfaces within the command deck.

In its current registry with the Emperor’s Hammer, the *Judicator* functions as a semi-autonomous unit capable of independent assignment execution under the authority of the Secret Order or Fleet Command Directive Omega.

Legal Status and Registry[edit]

Pursuant to Executive Fleet Directive IX/24, the Judicator is recognized as:

> "A sovereign mobile command station and extension of Sith Imperial Will, not subject to search, seizure, or boarding under common galactic maritime law or Emperor’s Hammer naval regulations without direct authorization from the Grand Master of the Secret Order or the Fleet Commander."

Any interference with this vessel or its commanding officer constitutes an act of high treason under internal Emperor’s Hammer Charter Article XIII, Section 8.

Current Deployment[edit]

As of 2025, the Judicator operates within the jurisdiction of the Emperor’s Hammer Strike Fleet, most commonly deployed on:

  • Advanced reconnaissance along Outer Rim hyperlanes.
  • Secure transit of Secret Order operatives.
  • Interdiction missions against classified targets.
  • Diplomatic shadow deployment during Sith High Council convenings.

Commanding Officer[edit]

Captain Therj'en'nuruodo

  • Chiss Sith, Noble House of Thul (Alderaan)
  • Agent of the Secret Order
  • Sith Lord of the Sith Empire
  • TIE Corps Veteran

Captain Therj'en'nuruodo’s command is sanctioned by multiple bodies of authority, and he holds unrestricted authority aboard the Judicator. He is known for his cold tactical precision, Force-enhanced navigation, and strict adherence to both Chiss discipline and Sith doctrine.

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