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The ''Majestic''-Class Interdictor is 1,904 metres from prow to stern, has a beam (overall width) of 477 metres, and is 469 metres high.<ref name=":0" /> Compared to its rival design— the Federal Navy's [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser|''Farragut''-class Battle Cruiser]]— the ''Majestic''-class is observably smaller as well as having a more svelte and sleek silhouette. This is not at all a surprising fact, especially when it comes from a Gutamayan design where form is ranked just as highly as function. | The ''Majestic''-Class Interdictor is 1,904 metres from prow to stern, has a beam (overall width) of 477 metres, and is 469 metres high.<ref name=":0" /> Compared to its rival design— the Federal Navy's [[Farragut-Class Battle Cruiser|''Farragut''-class Battle Cruiser]]— the ''Majestic''-class is observably smaller as well as having a more svelte and sleek silhouette. This is not at all a surprising fact, especially when it comes from a Gutamayan design where form is ranked just as highly as function. | ||
The most distinguishing feature of the ''Majestic''-class is the artificial gravity centrifuge which houses the crew barracks, as well as luxurious quarters and amenities for officials and guests. The inclusion of the centrifuge is a testament as to the Empire’s philosophy of having a fleet of armed mobile embassies in space. This philosophy is driven home by the fact that, beneath the ship, is an entire docking port that is uniquely reserved for ambassadors. The harmonious (could even be described as bizarre to some) mixture between politics and military, business and leisure is | The most distinguishing feature of the ''Majestic''-class is the artificial gravity centrifuge which houses the crew barracks, as well as luxurious quarters and amenities for officials and guests. The inclusion of the centrifuge is a testament as to the Empire’s philosophy of having a fleet of armed mobile embassies in space. This philosophy is driven home by the fact that, beneath the ship, is an entire docking port that is uniquely reserved for ambassadors. The harmonious (could even be described as bizarre to some) mixture between politics and military, business and leisure is apparent within the design. | ||
However, as elegant and beatific as it is to behold, the ''Majestic''-class is a veritable battleship and can quickly become a monstrous presence on the battlefield once its captain decides to deploy its hard points and mobilise its crews to battle station. | However, as elegant and beatific as it is to behold, the ''Majestic''-class is a veritable battleship and can quickly become a monstrous presence on the battlefield once its captain decides to deploy its hard points and mobilise its crews to battle station. | ||