Lore
During the 1950s, the need arose for a new purpose-built fleet support ship. This vessel was intended not only to carry fuel and equipment for extended fleet operations, but also to operate independently as an anti-piracy escort within merchant convoys.
The new fleet tender FT560 entered service in 1962. Alongside its generous fuel and equipment storage, it featured respectable self-defense capabilities, countermeasures, and enough speed to keep up with fleet movements. A small helipad further expanded its ability to conduct self-sustained operations.
Frequently undertaking long voyages of fleet resupply, convoy escort, and logistics transport, it soon earned the nickname “Nomad.”
Traits
+ helipad
+ 2 storage tanks
+ 3 container slots
+ 1 medium crane
+ 2 20mm autocannons
+ chaff
+ liferaft
- fuel-hungry
- noisy engine
Specifications
Length: 56,0m
Topspeed: 20 knots
Name-Origin
Fleet Tender 56,0m (length)
Nomad -> long voyages
