The Hundmar was first developed and deployed by Monarchy of Reisling in the last years of the Scrap Wars. Compared to earlier combat minisubs such as the still common Mandih, the Hundmar was designed to function above and below the water, creating a craft that combined the capabilities of submersibles with fast-attack boats. In this regard, the Hundmar is high performance machine, speed being its primary defense. Capable of speeds of 54 kph as a submersible, the vehicle pushes the limits of Edenite aquatic engineering. This is due to the Hundmar’s unique hyperbolic shape, allowing it to move smoothly through the water, generating very little cavitation.
Following the formation of the GEC, the other kingdoms copied this technology using their autofac industry. Soon, heavier weapons started being mounted on the Hundmar’s turret to counter better armor appearing on new ships. Electronics system also benefited from improved technologies, improving communications, sensors and fire control systems. The latest design deployed by Audu’uth is equipped with torpedo drones and associated hive control system, transforming the Hundmar into an efficient ship-killer.
Service Record
The first production run of the Hundmar ran off the autofac assembly line in Peris’ Nareau Shipyards in 706 TL. These first Hundmars were used to break the blockade of Taro by the Seiath Empire’s naval forces. Following that victory, Reisling’s allies copied the Hundmar’s design, eventually helping lead to a stalemate against the expansionist Seiath Empire. Five years later, the Hundmar was instrumental in the Battle of Aukyan that helped end the Scrap Wars and initiate the signing of the GEC Constitution. Ironically, the largest international contractor of the Hundmar is now the Seiath Empire. Certain kingdoms have developed their own variants based off the basic frame to suit their own naval tactics. Acquiring aging, decommissioned hulls, Privateers have also taken a liking to the Hundmar, refitting them with refitted engines and whatever appropriate weapons they can get their hands on.
