The Moriarty platform was a system defence fire-control platform designed for the Republic of Haven Navy by Shannon Foraker. It massed 400,000 tons, and was pre-fabricated to fit in two fleet supply ships and be assembled on-site in under two days. It was painted black, and incorporated radar-absorbing materials. Later deployments included several backup platforms in case the primary system was destroyed or malfunctioned. The system was first used as part of an ambush of Admiral Honor Harrington's Task Force 82 during Operation Cutworm III at the Battle of Solon. (HH11)