DRS Katheryn E. Perry(DDG-91)

The Katheryn E. Perry(DDG-91), named for Commander Katheryn E. Perry, TN/DRN(2021-Present), is the lead ship of the Katheryn E. Perry-Class Guided Missile Destroyer. She was laid down by General Dynamics Naval Systems at Tri-City Bay, Tarakia on January 4, 2024 and launched on September 16, 2025 by Mrs Frances Perry. The Commander herself was present at her commissioning on September 21, 2026, was held on the waterfront in downtown Xeres, Tarakia

Katheryn E. Perrys designers incorporated many lessons learned from previous conflicts. Katheryn E. Perry's design incorporates greater stealth technology than of the previous Portland Class Guided Missile Destroyers, which improves the ships ability to evade anti-ship missiles. She uses an upgraded version of the AEGIS Combat System, allowing the launching, tracking and evading missiles simultaneously. Furthermore her Tungsten Cobalt Alloy construction provides good protection for her superstructure, while her Collective Protection System(Standard on all Tarakian Ships) allows her to operate in environments contaminated by chemical, biological or radiological materials.

History
Even before Katheryn E. Perry was commissioned, the Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force was involved in the initial phases of testing. New systems, operated by fleet sailors ashore, were examined at land-based test facilities. The combat systems testing took place at the Combat Systems Engineering Development Site in Tracy Island, Tarakia. The propulsion plant testing occurred at the Gas Turbine Ship Land-Based Engineering Site in Rockport, Tarakia. These test results supported the acquisition decision to being limited production of the ship class.

After being commissioned, and throughout 2026, Katheryn E. Perry conducted extensive sea trials.

Following her initial operational testing, Katheryn E. Perry was deployed to the northern coast of Herzgovnia in 2027 to support loyalist forces during Operation Downfall. During her second deployment in late 2027, Katheryn E. Perry steamed down the Dravic River in support of a No-Fly Zone over the capital of Dravina. (Will add more to this later.)

Crest/Coat of Arms
The shield is outlined in a dark blue, followed by gold signifying Commander Perrys victory against the Naval Power of Herzgovnia. The Sword and Shield symbolize the Offensive and Defensive power of the Destroyer. The mounted figure of St. Alessia recalls Commander Perrys victory at the Saint Alessian Islands over Morskovian Naval Rebel Forces. Her mantle bears a gold cross for the Navy Cross awarded to the Commander. The Commander's nickname "Kitty Kat" is recalled by the KK on the shield, this however is unofficial and has since been supplemented by "The Perry"

The motto "Audex at Fidelis"(Bold But Faithful) is from Perrys remarks when she looked out onto the horizon after returning from her first deployment.

Katheryn E. Perry Class Guided Missile Destroyer
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