Munitions Foundry

The Munitions Foundry-class is the Crimson Fleet's military-industrial complex condensed into a single hull. Feed it raw ore, and the internal smelters, forges, and assembly lines produce ammunition, weapon components, and replacement parts without ever docking at a station. The Fleet designed it to sustain prolonged campaigns in enemy territory where supply lines are contested. Two weapon mounts protect the investment — losing a Munitions Foundry sets fleet operations back weeks. The foundry systems run hot enough to require dedicated cooling infrastructure, which explains the tonnage that doesn't go to cargo.