The Hadrian is an Julius Caesar-class capital ship, one of the most powerful warships developed after the Gelt Incursion of 429 IE. A sister ship to the Marcus Marcus Aureilius, the Hadrian shares the same formidable combination of firepower, resilience, and modular support capacity. It has served in multiple high-risk operations involving insurgent threats, rogue artificial intelligences, and political destabilization campaigns.
Command and Crew:
As of 437 IE, the Hadrian is commanded by Captain Chen, a seasoned naval officer, with Admiral Eileen Burke using the vessel as her flagship during critical deployments. The ship also serves as a temporary billet for Davra Andraste, a key operative from Metis with experience in both intelligence and paramilitary operations.
Role in Breaking Liberty:
The Hadrian plays a central role in the Liberty operation, where it functions as Admiral Burke’s flag. Tasked with recovering former President Baker ibn-Aziz, the Hadrian provides security and fire support as ground teams coordinate with local resistance factions—including Mitsuko Windsor’s Household Guards—to overthrow the Cadre regime controlling the planet. After the successful retaking of Liberty’s mine, the Hadrian becomes instrumental in extracting ibn-Aziz and transporting him to the Thulian Clinic on Aphrodite for advanced treatment.
During departure from Liberty orbit, the Hadrian comes under assault by a Juno-deployed mech strike team, confirming the rogue faction’s involvement in Baker’s exile and the Cadre’s operations. The Hadrian repels the attack with minimal damage, cementing its reputation as one of the most reliable capital ships in Foundation service.
Capabilities:
As with all Olympus Mons-class cruisers, the Hadrian features:
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Extensive armor plating with regenerative nanotech
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Dual-tier plasma batteries and mass-driver cannons
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Full fighter bay and atmospheric dropship support
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Hardened comms and AI suites for anti-cyberwarfare defense
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Command facilities suitable for fleet coordination and VIP transport
Key Missions:
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Liberty Liberation (437 IE): Transport and flag support for the resistance effort
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Baker ibn-Aziz Recovery: Escort and medical delivery to Aphrodite
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Defense Against Juno Mechs: Engaged and repelled rogue combat mechs in orbit
Appearances: Breaking Liberty, Davra's Endeavour