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In the fictional universe of the [[Homeworld]] series of [[computer games]], '''Kiith Somtaaw''' is one of many kiithid or extended family-clans that belong to the [[The Kushan|Kushan]] race. Originally a major religious kiith the '''Somtaaw''' made their living mining metal for another one of the kiithid, Kiith Soban, an ally of theirs during the terrible Heresy Wars.

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Propulsion comprises of a normal frigate drive with a complementary [[afterburner]] system that activates two additional high-thrust rockets and pushes the main drive to work at maximum capacity. The three drives working in tandem generate enough force to allow the Minion to push even heavy-class vessels with impunity. However, the system quickly becomes unstable if operated for more than 
a few30 seconds, as such the Minion must disengage after athat period of time. Concordantly however, it does not take long for the system to cool down, and is able to allow ramming to resume after 10 seconds of normal operation.

The bow of the vessel is a heavily-reinforced "[[hammerhead shark]]" design that is equipped to grapple onto targets and sustain heavy strain without damage. It also seems to be cushioned by a large shock-absorbing system, as the bow seems to extend during its ramming operation. While rare, light-class vessels that are unlucky enough to be a Minion's target, or are simply in the way, are smashed into oblivion against its bow as the 12'900-ton ship rapidly accelerates to ramming speed.    ⏎
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Under normal conditions, the ship travels at a slow 1432.8kmph, but rapidly accelerates well past this when the secondary system is engaged.

====Hive====
The Hive advanced drone frigate is an evolution of the original Kiith Puppeteer design, opting to use six AI-driven microships that can be replaced on-the-fly inside the Hive as its primary means of engagement, though the frigate itself is equipped with a pair of guns. The Hive houses all the necessary devices to rebuild and control the six drones, along with bays for holding them in storage.

====Dervish====
(contracted; show full)ture, the Kuun-Lan used the new space to house research facilities and the innumerable banks of storage and processor systems needed to keep a warfaring fleet in operation. In addition, the vessel boasts a feature no other Mothership-class spacecraft in the entire Hiigaran Navy can claim; a massive nuclear-based cannon that has a theoretical maximum reach of 900km. The target must however be significantly closer than 900km in order to maintain the effectiveness of the weapon.

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