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=== Battlecruiser === | === Battlecruiser === | ||
The [[Federal Navy]] and [[Imperial Navy]] utilize unique Capital Ships primarily designed for combat and fleet coordination called '''[[Battlecruiser]]s'''. They are capable of transporting and deploying squadrons of smaller ships and [[Ship-Launched Fighters]]. | The [[Federal Navy]] and [[Imperial Navy]] utilize unique Capital Ships primarily designed for combat and fleet coordination called '''[[Battlecruiser]]s'''. They are capable of transporting and deploying squadrons of smaller ships and [[Ship-Launched Fighters]]. | ||
The [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] is the mainstay Battlecruiser of the [[Federation]]. Heavily armed with classified weaponry, the Farragut stretches over two kilometers long. The backbone of the Federal Navy, it also forms the central core of the Federation Intervention fleet. | ==== Farragut ==== | ||
[[File:Farragut-Battle-Cruiser-Surface.png|thumb|200px|Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]]The [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser]] is the mainstay Battlecruiser of the [[Federation]]. Heavily armed with classified weaponry, the Farragut stretches over two kilometers long. The backbone of the Federal Navy, it also forms the central core of the Federation Intervention fleet. | |||
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[[File:Interdictor-cho-highRES.png|thumb|200px|Majestic-Class Interdictor]] | |||
The [[Majestic-Class Interdictor]] is the [[Empire]]'s Battlecruiser. It has an array of weaponry including Modular Interceptor Guns and Railguns. It is slightly under two kilometers long. Although less heavily-armed than the Federation's Farragut, it is also designed to project soft-power through diplomacy and features a rotating ring capable of simulating gravity. | The [[Majestic-Class Interdictor]] is the [[Empire]]'s Battlecruiser. It has an array of weaponry including Modular Interceptor Guns and Railguns. It is slightly under two kilometers long. Although less heavily-armed than the Federation's Farragut, it is also designed to project soft-power through diplomacy and features a rotating ring capable of simulating gravity. | ||
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=== Battleship === | === Battleship === | ||
[[Battleship]]s are the largest and most powerful military vessels ever fielded, more heavily-armed and slower than Battlecruisers. | [[Battleship]]s are the largest and most powerful military vessels ever fielded, more heavily-armed and slower than Battlecruisers. They are currently not in-game. | ||
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=== Colonisation Ship === | |||
[[File:Colonisation Ship ED.jpg|thumb|200px|Colonisation Ship]] | |||
The [[Colonisation Ship]] is essential for [[System Colonisation|system colonisation]]. After placing a colonisation beacon in an uninhabited system it will arrive at the location. This is the initial hub of operations. It has 32 landing pads to deliver cargo. The primary [[starport]] must be built within 4 weeks to complete the claiming of the [[star system]]. | |||
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=== Fleet Carrier === | === Fleet Carrier === | ||
[[File:ED-Drake-Class-Carrier.png|thumb|200px| | [[File:ED-Drake-Class-Carrier.png|thumb|200px|Drake-Class Carrier]] | ||
'''Fleet Carriers''' are Capital Ships with [[Landing Pad]]s that can accommodate smaller vessels. They can be purchased and operated by [[Pilots Federation]]-licensed pilots, who are responsible for commanding and paying the crew. | '''Fleet Carriers''' are Capital Ships with [[Landing Pad]]s that can accommodate smaller vessels. They can be purchased and operated by [[Pilots Federation]]-licensed pilots, who are responsible for commanding and paying the crew. | ||
==== Drake and Javelin ==== | |||
[[File:Javelin-Class Carrier White ED.jpg|thumb|200px|Javelin-Class Carrier]] | |||
The [[Drake-Class Carrier]] can be operated by a solo [[commander]]. The [[Javelin-Class Carrier]] is significantly bigger and supports the activities of [[Squadrons]]. All carriers are made by [[Brewer Corporation]]. | |||
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=== Megaship === | === Megaship === | ||
[[File:Gnosis-Megaship.jpg|thumb|200px|The Gnosis, a Flight Operations Carrier Megaship]] | [[File:Gnosis-Megaship.jpg|thumb|200px|The Gnosis, a Flight Operations Carrier Megaship]] | ||
Civilian-operated Capital Ships are generally classified as '''[[Megaship]]s'''. There are many subtypes that fill a variety of specific roles. The three main types are [[Bulk Cruiser]]s | Civilian-operated Capital Ships are generally classified as '''[[Megaship]]s'''. There are many subtypes that fill a variety of specific roles. The three main types are: Bulk Cruiser, Flight Operations Carrier and Generation Ship. The [[Bulk Cruiser]]s are used for anything from freight transportation to prisoner incarceration. [[Carrier|Flight Operations Carriers]] feature five Landing Pads. [[Generation Ship]]s are antiquated, pre-[[Hyperdrive]] vessels that were used to transport interstellar colonists at sub-light speeds. | ||
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=== Operation Runner === | === Operation Runner === | ||
[[File:Operation Runner WIP 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Operation Runner]] | [[File:Operation Runner WIP 1.jpg|thumb|200px|Operation Runner]] | ||
The [[Operation Runner]] is a specialized deployment vessel to support | The [[Operation Runner]] is a specialized deployment vessel. It was designed to support squads of up to 4 [[Commander|commanders]] in [[Operations]]. This is the smallest capital ship with only 4 landing pads. | ||
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=== Titan === | === Titan === | ||
[[File:Thargoid Titan | [[File:Thargoid Titan 3310.png|thumb|200px|Thargoid Titan]] | ||
The [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]] is a capital ship of the [[Thargoid]]s. They were initially spotted during the [[First Thargoid War]] (3125-3151) and returned in 3309. They reside at the core of [[Thargoid Maelstrom|Maelstroms]]. The Titan has a diameter of circa 13,000 meters which makes it by far the largest of all capital ships. | The [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]] is a capital ship of the [[Thargoid]]s. They were initially spotted during the [[First Thargoid War]] (3125-3151) and returned in 3309. They reside at the core of [[Thargoid Maelstrom|Maelstroms]]. The Titan has a diameter of circa 13,000 meters which makes it by far the largest of all capital ships.{{clr}} | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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