Planetary Union Navy
Planetary Union Navy is one branch of the military that serves the Planetary Union in The Rookie universe.
Ship classifications from smallest to largest:
- Stealth
- Frigate
- Destroyer
- Light Cruiser
- Heavy Cruiser
- Planetary Assault
- Battleship
- Carrier
- Dreadnaught
Research Vessels & Tenders
This class of vessel is commonly named for inventors of singular importance.
Shipyards, Drydocks, and Bases
- Drydocks
Stealth Ships
This class of vessel is commonly named for sea predators. These vessels are small ships designed to “go cold” and hunt larger ships, either via stalking or via ambush tactics. These are akin to hunter submarines such as the Russian Akula.
Frigate
This class of vessel is usually smaller than a destroyer. The primary function of these vessels are to serve as a defensive ship and the main counter to stealth ships.
Destroyers
This class of vessel is commonly named for Medal of Valor winners. Primary unit of PUV. They serve multi-purpose roles of escort, exploration, defense, attack and small-unit marine support. The ships are very versatile and can do many missions, but not as efficiently as ships made for those missions.
- Themistocles-class
Light Cruisers
This class of vessel is commonly named based on shark names. These vessels are fast, hard-hitting attack crafts commonly utilized for commando or strike team delivery.
Heavy Cruisers
This class of vessel is commonly named for cities of importance. These vessels function as the primary unit of planetary defense forces. They are also extremley useful for protecting battleships and carriers in task forces.
Planetary Assault vessels
This class of vessel is commonly named for Marine war heroes. Planetary assault ships carry Marines and are the platforms for Marine aircraft. They project power as aircraft carriers do, allowing the military to strike targets from a distance. They are also known as “pocket carriers.”
Battleships
Detailed information on this class of ship is classified.
Carriers
This class of vessel is commonly named for Greek gods. These vessels are large ships that hold entire fighter wings. They also function as primary tender units, holding entire ship-repair. The vessels contain drydock exo-skeletons to repair damaged Cruisers and Destroyers.
Dreadnaughts
This class of vessel is commonly named for birds of prey. These vessels are the largest ships in the galaxy. They possess the capability to nuke an entire planet.
