Paladin
TSS Paladin, F133 was a Defender-class frigate of the Tyrin Navy. Previously under the command of Captain Risley, it was transferred to the command of Captain Lord Zuko. Commander Lord Archer served as his executive officer until the Battle of Grafton, when he left to command Swift and was replaced by Lieutenant Ryiah Akassa.
Paladin was the lead ship at the Battle of Grafton, and took moderate damage in the battle, with only one dead and two serious casualties. When Captain Zuko was promoted to full commodore and transferred his flag to TSS Astute, She was then commanded by Captain Henri Carel. As part of Strike Squadron 42 under Commodore Lord Zuko, Paladin participated in the Lower Marches Campaign with little success, and in the end Captain Carel was relieved of command for "conduct unbecoming an officer and loss of confidence in his ability to command," though the true reason was cowardice - he was afraid to engage the enemy.
Paladin was also present in the skies of Alkirk for the Battle of Alkirk.
Specifications
- Length: 188M
- Beam: 43M
- Complement: 70 (7 Officers, 54 Enlisted, 9 Marines)
- Armament: 8 "Scorpion" Ion Cannons, 12 "Scimitar" CIWS Turrets, 4 Torpedo tubes (16 torpedo capacity), 4 Missile Tubes (20 missile capacity)
- 2 LC-19 Shuttles (Configured as Captain's Gig and Drop Shuttle)
