【SAVAGES】Type 77-1A Missile Schooner /G-12 Cargo Ship

The Type 77-1A Schooner is a frontline payload vessel converted from a G12 cargo ship. Developed to counter threats from other powers in the asteroid belt, it plays a crucial role in low-to-medium intensity celestial body disputes and blockade operations.

Building upon the unmanned platform's foundation, it incorporates all necessary equipment for independent operations while prioritizing enhanced armor to withstand high-speed space debris during intercept missions.

Achieving solid combat capabilities at a relatively low cost, it is frequently deployed alongside other vessels and unmanned combat platforms.

G-12 Cargo ship

The 77-1A schooner's basic architecture is derived from the G12 series cargo ship. The G12 cargo ship is a family of unmanned cargo vessels utilizing the same main engine and bus system.

Compared to the civilian model, the military variant features significantly more compact armor that has been specifically reinforced. The base armor consists of multiple layers of C-C materials with aerogel gap fillers, topped by Whipple shield coating

The forward bulge of the 77-1A variant constitutes its core section, with the crew compartment positioned centrally. The remaining space is allocated to the payload bay, sensors, compressors, and other equipment.

Launching missiles

Taking the 3M11 anti-ship missile in EP3 as an example, a single payload bay can carry up to 30 missiles when configured solely for 3M11-sized anti-ship munitions,but it still leaves residual space for minor payloads, with a max capacity of 33 missiles.

The sensor suite of the Type 77-1A is considered subpar for a medium combat vessel. Its primary radar consists of eight 5m PARs employing the mainstream MBMM radar system.

The base civilian spacecraft is equipped with VASIMR auxiliary thrusters and landing legs mounted around its perimeter.

The most distinctive feature distinguishing the 77-1A from other vessels is its unique single-thruster design. Since its operational scenarios do not demand exceptionally high thrust-to-weight ratios, it employs only a single medium-sized engine.

77-1A's CIWS consist of two modular compact close-in lasers and two 660mm guns. The two compact close-in lasers have a 1m aperture; the new laser may be upgraded to a 1.2m.

Within a certain speed range, guns retain a fundamental advantage over rocket-propelled systems and still hold a place in the arsenal.

Each 660 cannon carries 252 rounds and features a compact design achieving over 1,200 mps muzzle velocity with a barrel length under 4 meters. It fires 60mm command-guided projectiles equipped with miniature solid-state pulse RCS

77-1A has proven highly effective in low-to-medium intensity celestial resource acquisition missions. Equipped with forward-deployed intercept pods and other payloads, it can intercept vast quantities of inexpensive ammunition.

Its indestructible core node, combined with massive unmanned platform swarms, spells utter annihilation for adversaries whose orbital facilities have been largely cleared—especially given the node's relatively low cost.

Cube satellite launcher

The equipment aboard the 77-1A featured in EP3 has not undergone the same intelligent upgrades as the newly deployed command ship.

Its CIC lacks brain-computer interface support capabilities, and the crews have not undergone the corresponding surgical procedures.

In symmetrical warfare, 77-1A operates alongside friendly fleets as a platform resistant to destruction by conventional means, maintaining full combat capability even in nuclear warfare environments.

In certain zones where access to major ports is lost, 77-1A—unable to undergo full refits—will stay on the frontline. Through partial modernization upgrades, strive to adapt to new warfare paradigms, until destroyed into nuclear dust or achieving victory