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Kingdom of Prance: Warships (Marine Royale)

Province-Class
CLASS NAME:	Province	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Normandie (C.01), Bretange (C.02), Quirtbeck (C.03), Lorraine (C.04)
SHIP TYPE:	Semi-Dreadnaught Battleship	ENGINES:	20 Niclausse boilers, 8 Barnson Geared Turbines	SCREWS:	4	SPEED:	25kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	2 x 4 305mm/45cal (12"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	3 x 2 240mm/45cal (9.5"/45)	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	8 x 1 100mm/50cal casemates (3.9"/50)	MACHINE GUNS:	13 x 2 11mm AA.3
OVERALL LENGTH:	151 meters/495 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	6 Belowdeck, 6 Superstructure	BEAM:	27 meters/88.5 feet	DRAFT:	8.72 meters/28.6 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1470 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	739 Enlisted, 132 Petty Officers, 44 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	120	NUMBER OF BOATS:	9 x 5 meter launches, 2 x 10 meter launch
Very slightly larger than Inflexible, the Province-class has an unusual gun arrangement, where the main guns are focused forwards, intended to be used primarily in an end-on chase, which also reduces the ship's shilouette, making it harder to hit - at least in theory. The ships also boast an impressive compliment of boats, and a larger coal bunkerage, as well as a protected smoke stack that's armored up to 6-inch shells. The incredibly tall design allows the fleet to have a MUCH longer sight line than its competitors, but does leave the superstructure vulnerable to attack and detection right back.

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Régalien-Class
CLASS NAME:	Régalien	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Conde (C.05), Conti (C.06), La Roche (C.07), Enghein (C.08), Burbon (C.09), Montmorency (C.10)
SHIP TYPE:	Armored Cruiser	ENGINES:	16 Niclausse boilers, 8 Barnson Geared Turbines	SCREWS:	4	SPEED:	27kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	6 x 2 160mm/45cal (6.3"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	None	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	None	MACHINE GUNS:	11 x 2 11mm AA.3
OVERALL LENGTH:	128 meters/419 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	6 Belowdeck, 3 Superstructure + 1 Bridge	BEAM:	22 meters/72 feet	DRAFT:	7.1 meters/23.3 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1270 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	415 Enlisted, 100 Petty Officers, 30 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	80	NUMBER OF BOATS:	4 x 5 meter launches, 2 x 10 meter launch
Prench cruisers both use the same gun, the high-velocity 160mm. The Regalien-class are built as "gun cruisers" - that is, their main striking power comes from its gun armament. The 160mm shell is the largest that can be rapidly handled by a Pony, leading to as fast of a fire rate as possible. Combined, the 12 guns have 1344 shells in ready ammo, allowing them to stay in the fight for almost five hours of continuous firing.

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Fleuves-Class
CLASS NAME:	Fleuves	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Seine (D.01), Loire (D.02), Charente (D.03), Dordogne (D.04), Garrone (D.05), Meuse (D.06)
SHIP TYPE:	Scout Cruiser	ENGINES:	12 Niclausse boilers, 4 Barnson Geared Turbines	SCREWS:	4	SPEED:	33kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	4 x 2 160mm/45cal (6.3"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	2 x 4 550mm Z3 Torpedo	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	None	MACHINE GUNS:	9 x 2 11mm AA.3
OVERALL LENGTH:	118 meters/387 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	5 Belowdeck, 2 Superstructure, 1 Bridge	BEAM:	16 meters/52.5 feet	DRAFT:	6.6 meters/21.65 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1330 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	298 Enlisted, 77 Petty Officers, 25 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	60	NUMBER OF BOATS:	6 x 5 meter launches
Speedy and long, the Fleuves-Class ships have a potent torpedo armament, and a large number of boats compared to peers of similar size. One strength of the Prench fleet is the insistance on using identical superstructure pieces, such as the aft conning tower and forward bridge sections, allowing them to be constructed rapidly and fluidly.

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Armes-Class
CLASS NAME:	Armes	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Durandal (R.001), Hallebarde (R.002), Fauconneau (R.003), Espingole (R.004), Espadon L'Arc-en-Ciel (R.005), Baguette ètoile (R.006)
SHIP TYPE:	Fleet Destroyer	ENGINES:	6 Citroen Fractal Petroleum Engines	SCREWS:	3	SPEED:	33kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	5 x 2 100mm/45cal (3.9"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	None	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	3 x 3 550mm Z3 Torpedo	MACHINE GUNS:	8 x 2 11mm AA.3
OVERALL LENGTH:	100 meters/328 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	3/4 Belowdeck, 2 Superstructure + 1 Bridge	BEAM:	12 meters/40 feet	DRAFT:	4.1 meters/13.45 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1000 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	70 Enlisted, 20 Petty Officers, 10 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	12	NUMBER OF BOATS:	1 x 10 meter launch
Potent for a ship of its type, the Prench Destroyers balance a heavy gun armament with a strong Torpedo compliment. The Z3 electric battery torpedo is a bit slower than its contemporaries, but has a longer effective range and a larger payload, making Prench long range torpedo strikes a serious threat to anything up to a Battleship, and even those need to use caution.

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Militares-Class
CLASS NAME:	Militares	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Spahi (R.007), Hussard (R.008), Legionnaire (R.009), Lansquenet (R.010), Chausseurs (R.011), Fusiliers (R.012), Chevalier (R.014), Forester (R.015), Piquier (R.016), Archer (R.017)
SHIP TYPE:	Ocean-Going Torpedo Boat	ENGINES:	3 Rolls-Royce Fractal Petroleum Engines	SCREWS:	3	SPEED:	35kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	4 x 1 100mm/45cal (3.9"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	None	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	4 x 3 550mm (launchers) + 2 x 1 550mm (hull tubes) Z3 Torpedo	MACHINE GUNS:	5 x 2 11mm AA.3
OVERALL LENGTH:	60.5 meters/198 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	3 Belowdeck + 1 Gun Deck + 1 Bridge	BEAM:	10 meters/32.8 feet	DRAFT:	4.1 meters/13.45 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	620 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	39 Enlisted, 11 Petty Officers, 10 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	None	NUMBER OF BOATS:	None
The tiny Torpedo Boats of the Militares-class, while technically not intended to be ocean-going combatants, do well in the role, given how they were constructed similar to "racing schooners." They're one of the few vessels with torpedo tubes located below the water line, intended to strike deeper-draft vessels where they're weakest, by launching the ordnance below wave height. Interestingly, the only "superstructure" level is entirely circular, and has 4 single guns at the cardinal "corners" of the deck, essentially making one huge casemate.

Jeanne d'Arc-Class
CLASS NAME:	Province	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Jeanne d'Arc (V.01), Roland (V.02), Renault de Montauban (V.03), Bayard (V.04)
SHIP TYPE:	Fleet Aircraft Carrier	ENGINES:	24 Gordini HWPT-FC boilers, 8 Renault Double Reduction Geared Turbines	SCREWS:	4	SPEED:	34kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	2 x 2 127mm/45 caliber (5"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	5 x 2 55mm Autocannon	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	None	MACHINE GUNS:	8 x 2 11mm AA.3
AIRCRAFT COMPLIMENT:	42 MS.402 Strike/Fighters, 12 MS.401 Scout/Fighters	FLIGHT CREW:	187 Pilots and Administrative Staff	ANTI-SUBMARINE ARMAMENT:	None	TORPEDO ARMAMENT:	None
OVERALL LENGTH:	170 meters/557 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	6 Belowdeck, 1 Hangar Deck, 4 Superstructure, 2 Conning Tower	BEAM:	34 meters/111.5 feet	DRAFT:	8.72 meters/28.6 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1570 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	839 Enlisted, 142 Petty Officers, 54 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	None	NUMBER OF BOATS:	1 x 10 meter launch
The Jeanne d'Arc class are named for famous Prench historical heroic figures. They're also some of the largest Carriers in the NEIGHTO fleet. While they did use the Province-class Battleships as a starting point, they quickly diverged, significantly in design and layout. The four Prench carriers have a VERY large aircraft compliment, and only come in second to the Equestrian Cloudsdale-class carriers. French Naval Aviation is highly regarded as well, making the Prench carriers the new crown jewel of the Prench fleet.

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Province Class (Modified)
CLASS NAME:	Province	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Normandie (C.01), Bretange (C.02), Quirtbeck (C.03), Lorraine (C.04), Burgrundy (C.11), Normandie (C.12)
SHIP TYPE:	Semi-Dreadnaught Battleship	ENGINES:	20 Gordini HWPT-FC boilers, 8 Renault Double Reduction Geared Turbines	SCREWS:	4	SPEED:	34kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	2 x 4 381mm/45cal (15"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	3 x 2 240mm/45cal (9.5"/45)	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	12 x 2 127mm/45 caliber (5"/45) 11 x 2 55mm Autocannon	MACHINE GUNS:	17 x 2 11mm AA.3
AIRCRAFT COMPLIMENT:	6 MS.401 Scout/Fighters	FLIGHT CREW:	52 Pilots and Administrative Staff	ANTI-SUBMARINE ARMAMENT:	None	TORPEDO ARMAMENT:	None
OVERALL LENGTH:	151 meters/495 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	6 Belowdeck, 6 Superstructure	BEAM:	27 meters/88.5 feet	DRAFT:	8.72 meters/28.6 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1470 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	739 Enlisted, 132 Petty Officers, 44 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	120	NUMBER OF BOATS:	9 x 5 meter launches, 2 x 10 meter launch
An overhaul of the vessels was carried out soon after the Neighpon Campaign, and with the adoption of Aircraft, the Province-class Battleships now also function as combat air patrol-capable vessels. The gun calibers were increased, new turrets fitted, the casemates removed, and new dual purpose 5-inch guns (Equestrian 127mm guns in Prench turrets) replaced them. For closer range AAA defense, 55mm guns were developed, though the Prench discarded the idea of using 25mm cannons, fearing them too light for the task, given the deck space available on Prench vessels. They remain exceptionally tall, which provides them with greater gun sighting ability. The all-forward main armament and the increased speed make these "chaser battleships" - intended to be bow-on to the enemy at every opportunity. A new bow was even fitted to make them more hydrodynamic and permit the installation of Sonar. Two additional units were constructed, as well.

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Régalien Class (Modernized)
CLASS NAME:	Régalien	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Conde (C.05), Conti (C.06), La Roche (C.07), Enghein (C.08), Burbon (C.09), Montmorency (C.10), Bar (C.14), Alençon (C.15)
SHIP TYPE:	Heavy Cruiser	ENGINES:	16 Gordini HWPT-FC boilers, 8 Renault Double Reduction Geared Turbines	SCREWS:	4	SPEED:	27kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	4 x 2 240mm/45cal (9.5"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	4 x 2 127mm/45 caliber (5"/45)	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	7 x 2 55mm Autocannon	MACHINE GUNS:	11 x 2 11mm AA.3
AIRCRAFT COMPLIMENT:	2 MS.401 Scout/Fighters	FLIGHT CREW:	34 Pilots and Administrative Staff	ANTI-SUBMARINE ARMAMENT:	None	TORPEDO ARMAMENT:	None
OVERALL LENGTH:	128 meters/419 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	6 Belowdeck, 3 Superstructure + 1 Bridge	BEAM:	22 meters/72 feet	DRAFT:	7.1 meters/23.3 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1270 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	415 Enlisted, 100 Petty Officers, 30 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	80	NUMBER OF BOATS:	4 x 5 meter launches, 2 x 10 meter launch
Regunning the Régalien-class with the same secondary guns as the Province-class Battleships has resulted in a Heavy Cruiser with a lot of striking power. Adding 5-inch dual purpose guns and 55mm Autocannon for anti-air work was also deemed important. While the layout is a bit strange, it is competitive with other Heavy Cruisers from other nations. In addition, the ship carries two Scout-Fighers for air support.

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Fleuves Class (Modernized)
CLASS NAME:	Fleuves	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Seine (D.01), Loire (D.02), Charente (D.03), Dordogne (D.04), Garrone (D.05), Meuse (D.06), Lauter (D.07), Arques (D.08)
SHIP TYPE:	Light Cruiser	ENGINES:	12 Gordini HWPT-FC boilers, 8 Renault Double Reduction Geared Turbines	SCREWS:	4	SPEED:	37kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	4 x 2 160mm/45cal (6.3"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	3 x 2 127mm/45 caliber (5"/45)	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	8 x 2 55mm Autocannon	MACHINE GUNS:	11 x 2 11mm AA.3
AIRCRAFT COMPLIMENT:	1 MS.401 Scout/Fighters	FLIGHT CREW:	16 Pilots and Administrative Staff	ANTI-SUBMARINE ARMAMENT:	8 x 24 Dewoitine "Hérisson" 200mm Anti-Sub Mortar	TORPEDO ARMAMENT:	None
OVERALL LENGTH:	118 meters/387 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	5 Belowdeck, 2 Superstructure, 1 Bridge	BEAM:	16 meters/52.5 feet	DRAFT:	6.6 meters/21.65 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1330 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	298 Enlisted, 77 Petty Officers, 25 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	60	NUMBER OF BOATS:	4 x 5 meter launches, 1 x 12m motor launch
Upgrades to the Fleuves-Class ships include removing the torpedoes and adding anti-sub mortars instead, plus the new bow with sonar, and the addition of a scout plane to spot enemy vessels and submarines at longer distances. Gun armament was altered, with three dual purpose 5-inch gun turrets added, for AAA support, along with 55mm Autocannon. Boat stowage was changed as well. All in all, the Prench Light Cruisers are a very unique take on the concept, combining scouting, good gun power, and decent AAA capability.

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Armes Class (Modernized)
CLASS NAME:	Armes	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Durandal (R.001), Hallebarde (R.002), Fauconneau (R.003), Espingole (R.004), Espadon L'Arc-en-Ciel (R.005), Baguette ètoile (R.006), Gladius (R.018), Joyeuse (R.019), Flamberge (R.020), Poignard (R.021)
SHIP TYPE:	Fleet Destroyer	ENGINES:	6 Bugatti Fractal Petroleum Engines	SCREWS:	3	SPEED:	38kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	5 x 2 127mm/45 caliber (5"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	4 x 2 55mm Autocannon	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	None	MACHINE GUNS:	13 x 2 11mm AA.3
AIRCRAFT COMPLIMENT:	None	FLIGHT CREW:	None	ANTI-SUBMARINE ARMAMENT:	6 x 24 Dewoitine "Hérisson" 200mm Anti-Sub Mortar	TORPEDO ARMAMENT:	5 x 5 533mm Gyro-Stabilized Torpedo
OVERALL LENGTH:	100 meters/328 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	3/4 Belowdeck, 2 Superstructure + 1 Bridge	BEAM:	12 meters/40 feet	DRAFT:	4.1 meters/13.45 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1100 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	82 Enlisted, 24 Petty Officers, 14 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	36	NUMBER OF BOATS:	3 x 12 meter motor launches
Beefed up even more than before, the Prench destroyers have the ability to fire up to 15 Torpedoes at once from either port or starboard in a single run, mount five more powerful 5-inch dual purpose guns, have 55mm Autocannons, and enlarged spaces for crew and stores, making them VERY modern Fleet Destroyers and fantastic examples of the type. New Fractal Pretroleum engines from Bugatti have increased their speed, as well.

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Militares Class (Modernized)
CLASS NAME:	Militares	SHIPS IN CLASS:	Spahi (R.007), Hussard (R.008), Legionnaire (R.009), Lansquenet (R.010), Chausseurs (R.011), Fusiliers (R.012), Chevalier (R.014), Forester (R.015), Piquier (R.016), Archer (R.017), Paladin (R.022), Mage (R.023), Dragoon (R.024), Canonnier (R.025)
SHIP TYPE:	Ocean-Going Corvette	ENGINES:	6 Bugatti Fractal Petroleum Engines	SCREWS:	3	SPEED:	38kts
PRIMARY ARMAMENT:	3 x 2 127mm/45 caliber (5"/45)	SECONDARY ARMAMENT:	2 x 2 55mm Autocannon	TERTIARY ARMAMENT:	None	MACHINE GUNS:	6 x 2 11mm AA.3
AIRCRAFT COMPLIMENT:	None	FLIGHT CREW:	None	ANTI-SUBMARINE ARMAMENT:	4 x 24 Dewoitine "Hérisson" 200mm Anti-Sub Mortar	TORPEDO ARMAMENT:	3 x 5 533mm Gyro-Stabilized Torpedo
OVERALL LENGTH:	60.5 meters/198 feet	NUMBER OF DECKS:	3 Belowdeck + 2 Superstructure	BEAM:	10 meters/32.8 feet	DRAFT:	4.1 meters/13.45 feet
TRANSIT RANGE:	1000 nmi	TOTAL CREW:	39 Enlisted, 11 Petty Officers, 10 Officers	MARINE DETACHMENT:	None	NUMBER OF BOATS:	None
Upgraded from simple Torpedo Boats to full on Corvettes, the Militares-class vessels boast a better, more potent torpedo, anti-sub weapons, an actual anti-aircraft capability, better engines, and greatly increased lethality. No longer a "racing schooner with guns," these vessels can keep up with Force Protection duties alongside any other similar style of ship in the NEIGHTO Fleet.