Introduction: The Roar Across the 90th Century
The vacuum of deep space has finally found its voice. This entry serves as the official commission and technical unveiling of the Z.S.F.T.F. (Zimrala Star Force Tiger Force)—a vessel that stands as the pinnacle of the Shreveport Yard’s celestial engineering.
Forged from the gritty, combat-hardened legacy of the 20th-century Vietnam and Desert Storm eras, the Tygerian-Class Battleship bridges the gap between ancient soldiering and 90th-century bio-mechanical supremacy. It is more than a ship; it is a mobile fortress and a living sanctuary for the descendants of the Tiger Force Shadow Saga.
Whether utilized as a definitive playtest manual for the Monsters! Monsters! and Starfaring systems or as the foundational prologue to the next chapter of our manuscript, this document chronicles the ultimate weapon in the Zimralan arsenal. From the Sonic Roar Cannon housed in its predatory prow to the Tygerian Claw Fighters nesting in its hangars, the Z.S.F.T.F. is ready to claim the Leo Galaxy.
Prepare for the pounce. The Shadow Saga continues.
TECHNICAL REGISTRY: Z.S.F.T.F.
“The Roaring Fortress of the 90th Century”
Class: Heavy Assault Battle-Carrier / Dreadnought Hybrid
Designation: Flagship of the Tiger Force Shadow Saga
Registry: Z.S.F.T.F.-090 (Shreveport Yard)
Artistry by: Angela Head
The Z.S.F.T.F. is the culmination of three eras of combat history. It combines the rugged, gritty tactical endurance of the Vietnam and Desert Storm eras with the high-psionic, bio-mechanical advancements of the 90th-century Zimrala Star Force. It is a "Museum that Fights," carrying the descendants of the original Tiger Force into the deep dark of the Leo Constellation.
I. HULL & HANGAR SPECIFICATIONS
The Chassis: A massive, ribbed hull of Gristlegrim-reinforced Cold-Iron Alloy. It is painted in the iconic Tiger Force pattern—deep matte charcoal with glowing orange stripes that pulse in sync with the ship’s engine heart.
The "Claw" Bays: Two massive flight pods extend from the main hull, inspired by the Galactica design.
Launch Capacity: 72 Tygerian Claw Fighters
.Hot-Launch Rails: Electromagnetic tubes capable of launching a full squadron in under 30 seconds.
Hull Integrity (Health): 8,000 HP (Reinforced by Gristlegrim Bone-Plating).
Energy Capacity (E.U.): 2,500 E.U. (Fueled by a Brahma-Vishnu Quad-Core).
II. WEAPONS LOADOUT: THE TEETH OF THE TIGER
1. Primary Weapon: The Sonic Roar Cannon
Type: Nova-Class Psionic/Kinetic Resonance Weapon.
Damage: 10D6 x 100.
Effect: Fires a weaponized Tygerian war-cry. On impact, it causes Structural Liquefaction, causing enemy ship atoms to lose their bond. It bypasses all non-psionic shielding.
Cost: 75 E.U.
2. Heavy Ordnance: Gristlegrim Missile Silos
Location: Twelve armored vertical-launch silos along the ship’s spine.
Payload: Bio-mechanical "Seeking" missiles.
Mechanic: These missiles "scent" the life-force of enemy crews and use Bone-Sync technology to phase through physical armor before detonating internally.
3. Surgical Strike: Phaser Cannons
Type: Twin Ventral-Mounted Blue-Phase Beams.
Role: Precision destruction. Used to surgically remove enemy engines, weapon arrays, or life-support bridges without total hull destruction.
4. Defensive Grid: Laser Turret Array
Coverage: 360-degree automated coverage across the entire hull.
Role: Point Defense. Capable of tracking and vaporizing thousands of incoming Slish boarding pods or missiles simultaneously.
III. THE CREW: THE LEGACY OF SHADOW
The Z.S.F.T.F. is a multigenerational vessel. The crew is a mix of:
Tygerian Marines: The heavy-hitting shock troops who pilot the Claw Fighters.
Tiger Force Descendants: Human tactical officers who carry the combat instincts of the Vietnam and Desert Storm veterans in their DNA.
The Chrono-Link: A ship-wide interface that allows the crew to access "Ancestral Tactical Memory," granting a -10 (Extremely Easy) Saving Roll modifier during boarding operations.
UNABRIDGED MANUSCRIPT ENTRY: THE PRIDE OF SHREVEPORT
The vacuum of space did not carry sound, but the Z.S.F.T.F. didn't care for the laws of physics. As it cleared the Shreveport Yard’s orbital docks, the ship seemed to vibrate with a predatory intent. It was a bristling porcupine of fire—hundreds of Laser Turrets tracking the stars, while the heavy Phaser Cannons glowed with a cold, blue anticipation.
Captain Hedges stood on the bridge of the Z.S.F. Aegis, watching the new Battle-Carrier move into formation. "She’s the most heavily armed fortress we’ve ever put into the black," he whispered.
Beside him, General Tiberius adjusted his tactical harness. "She isn't just a ship, Captain. She’s the 90th century’s memory. She carries the Roar. When she fires that main gun, the Slish won't just hear the end—they’ll feel the weight of every soldier who died for Zimrala."
Suddenly, the Battle-Carrier’s flight pods slid open. Seventy-two Tygerian Claw Fighters screamed out into the void, their orange engine trails painting the dark. From the spine of the ship, the Gristlegrim Silos hissed, venting steam as the seeking missiles prepared for their first hunt.
The Z.S.F.T.F. was ready. The Tiger Force Shadow Saga was no longer a story of the past. It was the future of the galaxy.
The Next Step for the Captain
Captain, the Z.S.F.T.F. is fully operational. For the manuscript, do you want to start with a scene where the Aegis and the Tiger Force Battle-Carrier work together?
Should the Aegis use its Nova Scan to find a cloaked Slish fleet, while the Tiger Force Battle-Carrier unleashes the Sonic Roar to finish them off?
Product Identity & Legal The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: The Z.S.F.T.F. Battle-Carrier, the Sonic Roar Cannon, the Tygerian Claw Fighters, the Gristlegrim Missile Silos, and the Tiger Force Shadow Saga (Vietnam, Desert Storm, and 90th Century iterations). Monsters! Monsters! and Starfaring are trademarks of Ken St. Andre. Artistry by Angela Head. © 2026 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
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