Artemis-class Frigate

Artemis-Class
Class overview
Name:	Artemis-class Guided Missile Frigate
Builders:	Venator Defence
Operators:	Federation Navy see Users
Preceded by:	Apollo-class Frigate
In service:	2015 - present
Completed:	5
Active:	5
General characteristics
Type:	Frigate
Tonnage:	3,350 tons
Length:	117.15 m
Beam:	17.2 m
Draught:	6 m
Propulsion:	Combined Diesel and Gas (CODAG) 2 × REST Diesel engines 2 × REST Diesel generators 4 × REST Gas turbines 2 × propeller shafts
Speed:	25 knots (Max. Peace-time) 30+ Knots (Emergency)
Range:	7,800 km
Complement:	90
Sensors and processing systems:	HERAKLION multi-function radar FN/SQS-23 Hull-mounted sonar array FN/SQR-41 Towed Sonar Array RHEA Defence Network
Armament:	Federation Navy: 32-cell Telum VES AD-12 Area Defence Missile AD-16 Adder Peltast Missile 2 x Foreganger Missile launchers capable of firing eight missiles 2 x Veruta Missile quad-launchers on Guardian-4 RWPS 1 x 76mm lightweight deck-gun 2 x 30mm Guardian-4 remote weapon platforms 2 x Triple torpedo tubes capable of firing the Type 14A Helix Lightweight Torpedo
Aircraft carried:	1 x Cassini helicopter

The Artemis-class multi-role stealth frigates are a class of 'light frigates' designed by Venator Defence for service with the Federation Navy and for export purposes. The ship in service with the Federation Navy operates as a combined anti-submarine and anti-air patrol vessel, replacing the duties held by the larger Apollo-class Frigate.

Design

The design of the ship is built around a necessity for radar cross section reduction measures to be included, which is noticeable with inclined hull sides and most noticeably with hull covering the central open-air deck that houses the ship's anti-surface and anti-submarine batteries. The class was originally designed to act as a dedicated anti-submarine warship, and as such includes a sonar house under it's main hull,

The class utilises the HERAKLION multifunction phased array radar, seen on the Agni-class frigate of the Commonwealth Navy. The radar possesses the ability to track up to 500 targets is able to make the ship into a potent area defence vessel. Featured on the ship in the anti-submarine role are the FN/SQS-23 and FN/SQR-41 sonar arrays which allow it to, in conjunction with it's carried Cassini helicopter, conduct large-area anti-submarine warfare duties which has been a long-standing concern for the Federation in the Kayamuca and Makrian oceans.

The ship's 32-cell vertical launch system allows it to carry both the Archer Missile and Peltast Missile families, with the latter allowing the ship to deploy a torpedo directly over a detected submarine. In addiction to the Peltast, the ship also carries two triple launchers for the Type_14A_Helix_Lightweight_Torpedo which can also be utilised defensively as an interceptor. On the deck of the ship is a 76mm deck gun which functions as both a smart-gun for the deployment of precision munitions and as a CIWS emplacement, with tracking capabilities to destroy incoming missiles. A 21-shot RAM launcher mounted on the hangar of the ship also assists in the CIWS arena. Two Guardian-4 Remote Weapon Platform Systems (RWPS) are also equipped on the ship, which provide a 30mm autocannon for self-defense purposes against small craft and two Veruta Missile quad launchers, which allow the platforms to engage surface or air threats in the local area.

While the class typically operates with only one Cassini helicopter aboard, it is capable of housing two in temporary cramped conditions or for two smaller designs permanently in foreign service.

Operational history

Gristol-Serkonos

The Gristo-Serkonan Government announced the order for seven Artemis-class frigates. The first two of seven, the Saratoga and Ogsadago were delivered in 2018 on six month intervals. The last Artemis-class ordered, the Tyorhanera was delivered in January 2021. The Gristo-Serkonan Artemis-class frigates possess the same armaments as the Belfrasian counterparts, except for the 76mm deck-gun replaced by a 127mm Royal Armouries Mark 7 Naval Gun as well as two 30mm autocannons.

Following a naval skirmish between the Wazhenaby Navy and the Royal Gristo-Serkonan Navy over a downed X-704 prototype aerial reconnaissance aircraft, the Lyone was one of two frigates that suffered heavy damage and was towed back to the Cavignac Shipyards for repairs. The Lyone re-entered service in early 2022 following comprehensive repairs.

Ships in class

Name	Number	Builder	Comissioned	Status
Federation Navy - Artemis Class
FNS Artemis	FFG-195	Venator Defence	2015	Active
FNS Daphnae	FFG-196	Venator Defence	2016	Active
FNS Telesilla	FFG-197	Venator Defence	2016	Active
FNS Abrota	FFG-198	Venator Defence	2015	Active
FNS Phoibe	FFG-199	Venator Defence	2017	Active
Royal Gristo-Serkonan Navy - Artemis Class
RGSS Saratoga	FFG-340	Venator Defence	2018	Active
RGSS Ogsadago	FFG-341	Venator Defence	2018	Active
RGSS Canienga	FFG-342	Venator Defence	2019	Active
RGSS Gratangen	FFG-343	Venator Defence	2019	Active
RGSS Putkop	FFG-344	Venator Defence	2020	Active
RGSS Lyone	FFG-345	Venator Defence	2020	Active
RGSS Tyorhanera	FFG-346	Venator Defence	2021	Active

Users

• Belfras
  • Federation Navy
• Gristol-Serkonos
  • Royal Gristo-Serkonan Navy

See also

• Federation Navy