WHULorigan
Emperor Mongoose
Assault riders that take the place of Battle Riders on fleet tenders. Assault battleships that forgo spinal weapons in favour of troop accommodation, equipment, and orbital support artillery (meson bays)
I like this idea. Makes Fleet Tenders a lot more useful and flexible. Put a couple of Riders and and a mix or troop transports and orbital support stations (logistics and COACC combos?). Nix and match as needed.
They'd probably all need the same basic hull to fit onto the tenders but that's not a bad thing either
These are actually briefly alluded to in the Appendices of Agent of the Imperium under the section on "Hull Codes" for Capital Vessels (BCS/Battle Class Ships):
The Ship Identifier
The first letter of the Mission Code is the Ship Identifier, conveying a basic understanding of the ship and its intended activities. . . . .
- V. Carrier. A naval vessel intended to transport, launch, and support other vessels
which participate in a conflict. Carriers typically operate at a distance from the main
battle.
The Mission Modifer
The second (and sometimes third) letter of the Ship Code is the Mission Modifier, conveying specific tactics, strategies, or abilities included in the ship’s design. Some of the more important codes are: . . . .
- L. Lander. The craft carries troops, vehicles, and equipment to a world surface for
battle. An Assault Lander delivers directly to the battlefield.
For example, some idea of a ship’s intended capabilities can be gleaned from its identifying codes. . . . .
- V is a Carrier.
- VR is a Rider Carrier.
- VF is a Fighter Carrier.
- VL supports Landers for a planetary invasion.