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A composite battleship built around Andromeda

The composite-battleship question begins with Andromeda, Star Trek defenses, Atlantean power, and Star Wars droids before comparing alternative hulls.

Question

If you could design a science-fiction battleship using hulls, shields, weapons, sensors, and engines from any universe, what would you build?

Short answer

The answers include an upgraded Andromeda and two Gloriana-based alternatives, each combining fictional propulsion, protection, power, repair, and weapons systems.

Notes

The question allows hulls, shields, weapons, sensors, and engines to be borrowed from any science-fiction setting. One initial choice pairs a Warhammer hull with Ancient or Asgard propulsion. Alex's answer instead starts with Andromeda for its appearance, then adds Star Trek shields and phasers. Atlantean power generation would support the enlarged systems, while Star Wars droids and greater droid-manufacturing capacity provide more personnel. Other answers favor Gloriana-class hulls with different armor, drives, repair arrangements, and weapons. The exercise separates those design choices so that propulsion and support systems receive attention alongside offensive power.