The Yugumo Standard Armory is a starship interior developed by the Yugumo Corporation in YE 45.

In YE 45, the Yugumo Corporation's Yugumo Fleetworks division sought to continue the standardization of its interior modules for the ships it produced. The standard armory was designed for use on Yugumo Merchant Spacy vessels but it was progressively added to all Yugumo Fleetworks products as the standard.

The product information for the Yugumo Standard Armory.

The Yugumo Standard Armory is a secure and highly specialized compartment or area within a spaceship designed for the storage, maintenance, and distribution of various weapons and related equipment. It serves as a crucial component of a starship's defensive and offensive capabilities, ensuring the crew has access to the necessary tools to protect the ship, engage in combat, or defend against potential threats during their interstellar journeys. Armory compartments are sold empty to non-Yamatai Star Empire clients unless special agreements state otherwise.

The armory is strategically located within the starship, typically near the ship's bridge or other critical areas to ensure quick access during emergencies. Access to the armory is restricted and requires a specialized clearance, usually granted to security personnel or designated officers responsible for the ship's defense. The armory is heavily fortified with reinforced bulkheads, Forcefield-Nested Isolation Doors, and KAIMON monitoring to prevent unauthorized access and potential theft of weaponry. Biometric scans are required to enter the armory.

Starships often have multiple armories distributed throughout the ship, ensuring that security personnel can access weaponry and equipment quickly regardless of their location. Periodic resupply missions or restocking from onboard fabrication and factory areas may be necessary to maintain the armory's inventory.

Inventories of a Standard Armory

The armory contains a diverse array of weapons and defensive equipment to suit various situations, including energy weapons, projectile weapons, explosives, and non-lethal options like stun guns. Maintenance stations with specialized tools and equipment are available for routine inspections and repairs of weapons. Protective gear, such as body armor, helmets, and shields, are stored here to outfit security personnel.

Ammunition and power cells for energy weapons are stored in secure containers to prevent accidents and unauthorized access. Additional supplies like grenades, medical kits, and communication devices may be kept in the armory to support combat operations and emergencies.

The following items can be found in the armory, in varying quantities depending on the ship:¹⁾

• Yugumo E2 Energy Pistol
• "Taihō" Scalable Mass Driver (Various Handheld Designs)
• RHI Type 43 "Paradin" Infantry Kit
  • Clothing
    • Heavy Variant: Megumi Heavy Combat Suit
    • Light Variant: Megumi Light Combat Suit and Megami Environmental Skinsuit
    • RHI Type 43 "Yuuki" Combat Helmet
    • RHI Type 43 "Ketsugi" Plate Carrier: Provides additional protection to the torso and shielding.
    • Accessories
  • RHI-G6-1A Type 43 Supplemental Armor Kit
  • RHI-G10-1A Type 43 Stealth Poncho
  • RHI-G7-1A Type 43 Drop Leg Attachment
• Sakura Type 43 “Bushi” Compact Carbine

On large space stations like the Tengumo-Class Space Station or large ships like the Tanya-Class Expeditionary Heavy Cruiser, some Yoru no Tenshi 'Tenshi II' Light Mechanized Power Armor may also be stored in the armory.

The Magazine is a heavily armored, static-free vault located inside the armory, or in key locations containing Kinetic Penetrator Ammunition for the "Taihō" Scalable Mass Driver and missiles for the "Suzukaze" Mini-Missile Launchers Type 43, as well as any other ammunition for the ship's loadout. It is connected to an automated feed system for quick and easy access during combat.

The magazine is secured behind Forcefield-Nested Isolation Doors and access-controlled. Other than during resupply or repair, it is not necessary to enter the magazine.

A smaller version of the Standard Armory, that fits into a small locker compartment. Placed in key areas around Yugumo Fleetworks ships such as on the bridge are secure lockers containing emergency weaponry in case of an emergency on the ship such as a boarding action. They are hidden behind locking, sliding bulkhead panels, that, like the locker itself, may only be opened by authorized personnel. A biometric Scan or 'emergency key' is required for access.

On board a Yugumo Corporate Fleet vessel, each locker contains:

• 4 Yugumo E2 Energy Pistol
  • spare BR-E2a Battery Magazine
• 4 Sakura Type 43 “Bushi” Compact Carbine
  • 1 Multispectral Marksman Scope
  • 1 single-point Stone Thread sling
  • 1 Railed Handguard
  • 1 M3-style folding stock
  • 2 spare 30-capacity magazine

Andrew created this article on 2023/09/24 12:20.

This article was approved by Wes on 2023/10/01.²⁾

Written with the assistance of ChatGPT. Art is done by Andrew in Midjourney.