SHIP

A SHIP is:

• 100 studs in length
• Minifig scale
• Designed for space travel

It is a badge of honor for any human to be able to field a SHIP in battle.

SHIP Classes

The proper categorization of SHIPs is under constant debate. Unlike Microspace, there are no international treaties to classify SHIPs. Classification is based loosely on human naval classes, using length in studs and general function as guidance. The most important rule is, of course, "Everyone is the Boss of Their Own Toys" and self-classifications are generally accepted by the international community.

Class	Size	Function
Corvette	90-110 Studs (30")	Fast, forward attack Starfighter combat "Hero" ships
Frigate	90-110 Studs (30")	Escort/support Capital ship combat
Destroyer	120-150 Studs (40")	Capital ship and starfighter combat
Cruiser	150-200 Studs (50")	SHIP to SHIP engagement
Battleship	200+ Studs (60")	Fleet flagship

The terms "Heavy" and "Light" are often added when a SHIP is between classes. Heavy typically indicates that a ship is used in a role above its size class. Light typically indicates that a ship is slightly smaller than its functional class. Thus, a Heavy Corvette is roughly equivalent to a Light Destroyer. Additional terms may be added to indicate more specific functions, such as "Carrier" for vessels that carry two or more starfighters.

Use of SHIPs in Brikwars

SHIPs are typically 30" or more in length, armored at 3d10 or 4d10, and heavily armed with Super Death Lasers, small turrets, and large missiles. This makes them both formidable and unwieldy on the battlefield. To properly field a SHIP, one must also field an effective crew. A large Gunnery team is necessary to operate massive weapons with very high skill ratings or hit multiple targets with an array of smaller weapons. Teks and Engineers are also useful to add flexibility to the SHIP's capabilities. An internal security crew is also a must, as a SHIP is often more of a flying fortress than a vehicle combatant. Opponents will attempt to take the SHIP down from the inside and then steal it, so it is important to repel boarders. Most SHIPs will serve a multifunctional role in battle, so balance large weapons with smaller ones, and fill in the functional gaps with support vehicles.

When playing against a SHIP, use small sizes and numbers to your advantage. Make hit and run passes, staying just outside the SHIP's range, and use missiles to damage large areas and knock out weapon systems. As mentioned above, boarding a SHIP can be an effective tactic, especially if the opponent is underprepared.

List of ASHIPs

ASHIPs, or Almost SHIPs, are space warships measuring 90-99 studs in length but serve in an equivalent role to a 100 stud SHIP (typically a corvette or frigate).

Image	Size	Hero Name	Class	Faction	Builder	Main Forum Thread	Service Record
	92 Studs	Nidhoggur	Light Destroyer	Glacier Empire	Tunasailor	Forum Thread	Inactive
	96 Studs		Pikeman Class Cutter	45th Union	Roc77	Forum Post	Inactive
	99 Studs		Sky Shark Corvette	The Council of 500	Ninja_bait	Forum Thread	Active duty (Last engagement: Forum Thread

List of SHIPs

Image	Size	Hero Name	Class	Faction	Builder	Main Forum Thread	Service Record
	100 Studs (est.)		Midgetman Class Frigate	Trattoria	Colette	Forum Thread	Inactive
	100 Studs (est.)	Monarch	Flagship Destroyer	Imperial Magikstrate	RedRover	Forum Thread	Inactive
	100 Studs	Revolyutsiya	Drone Carrier	USSSR	Duerer	Forum Thread	Decommissioned
	100 Studs	Szlachcic	Boarding Destroyer	Zjednoczona Rzeczpospolita Polska	Duerer	Forum Thread	Active Duty (Last appearance: Forum Thread)
	102 Studs	Geri	Warship	Glacier Empire	Tunasailor	Forum Thread	Inactive
	102 Studs	Hammerhead	Frigate	OLD Expeditionary Force	Wingnut	Forum Thread	Inactive
	102 Studs (est.)	HMS Kaplan	Cruiser	Time Travelling Super Jews	Cpt. Zipps	Forum Thread	Inactive
	105 studs (est.)		Carrier Cruiser	45th Union	Roc77	Forum Thread	Decommissioned (Notable appearance: Forum Thread)
	109 Studs	Barracuda	Light Assault Carrier	The Synthetic-Organic Coalition	Fredde	Forum Thread	Inactive
	110 Studs (est.)	Elodin	All-Purpose Police Cruiser	Police State of Venice	Scratch	Forum Thread	Inactive
	110+ Studs (est.)		Light Cruiser	Halcyon Empire	Cakeman	Forum Thread	Inactive
	111 Studs	AN-US Ripper	Giant OTC	Allied Nations	Stubby		Theoretically still in combat in: Forum Thread
	112 Studs	Piranha	Fast Attack Frigate	The Synthetic-Organic Coalition	Fredde	Forum Thread	Decommissioned B.R. 2,010
	114 Studs	Morningstar's Lament	Assault Cruiser	45th Union	Roc77	Forum Thread	Inactive
	118 Studs (est.)	HMS Shapiro	Heavy Attack Frigate	Time Travelling Super Jews	Cpt. Zipps	Forum Thread	Inactive
	128 Studs (est.)	Marx's Revenge	Heavy Cruiser	USSSR	Cpt. Zipps	Forum Thread	Inactive
	130 Studs	Dethstar	Akkadian Recuperation Ship	Allied Nations	Stubby		Theoretically still in combat in: Forum Thread
	148 Studs	Artemis	Katana Class Heavy Carrier/Destroyer	The Grand Galactic Empire	Ninja_bait	Forum Thread	Active duty (Last engagement: Forum Thread
	152 Studs	Sonks	Venus Class Destroyer	Assyria	Natalya	Forum Thread	Decommissioned B.R. 2,017 (Notable appearance: Forum Thread)
	180 Studs	Epic			Dilanski	Forum Thread	Inactive
	208 Studs and growing	Hodgepodge	Heavy Cruiser	The Stranians	Strana	Forum Thread	Inactive (Notable appearance: Forum Thread)