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'''Project MONITOR''' is an [[UEE]] military anti-fighter warship development project that leads to the development of the [[Aegis]] [[Hammerhead]]. The project was started in March [[2765]] by the UEE [[High Command]] as they issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a dedicated anti-fighter platform that could serve as both a key element of the standard fleet screen and as a cost-effective patrol ship to replace the aging [[Guine]]-class. [[Aegis Dynamics]] was tasked with developing this warship.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

Due to the United Empire of Earth's aggressive military expansion of the [[28th century]], the UEE focused on technological development and modernization projects intended to prepare for open warfare with an equal or superior foe. A major part of this effort meant defining a more complex order of battle; where a single [[carrier]] or [[destroyer]] squadron would have once operated with impunity, they now looked to diversify their supply trains, command and control and immediate defense away from a single combat element. It was the immediate defense part that gives UEE the need to initiate Project MONITOR.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

== Prototypes ==

Project MONITOR began development in November 2765 by Aegis Dynamics. After 18 months of structural development, in May [[2767]], the construction of the first prototype (MJX-1) started and lasted for three years. The six initial prototypes suffered from the type of teething issues not uncommon for initial purpose-built spacecraft designs.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

=== MJX-1 ===

MJX-1 was retired early due to [[Quantum drive]] issues which required a major conceptual overhaul.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

=== MJX-2 ===

MJX-2 suffered significant issues with her [[shield generators]].<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

=== MJX-3 ===

MJX-3 survives to this day and is currently stored at one of Aegis' archive facilities in anticipation of an impending restoration for a museum.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

=== MJX-4 ===

MJX-4 was lost with all hands during a flight trial.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

=== MJX-5 ===

MJX-5 was converted to full-scale articles and delivered to the Navy. The ship was assigned to reserve units and did not see

action and was scrapped as the Flight IIA models began to come online in 2854.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

=== MJX-6 ===

MJX-6 was converted to full-scale articles and delivered to the Navy. The ship was assigned to reserve units and did not see

action and was scrapped as the Flight IIA models began to come online in 2854.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=media/8srns703rujzbr/source/Hammerhead.pdf|text=The Aegis Hammerhead - Ship Brochure}}</ref>

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