Cruiser (Ship Classification)
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Type: | Military |
| Designation: | CA |
| Builder: | BaeNorGrumLockMart |
| Decks: | 10 |
| Length Overall: | 270 meters / 90 standard frames |
| Height: | 60 meters |
| Beam: | 30 meters |
| Primary Mission: | Patrol/Convoy Escort,Space Combat |
| Drive: | Alcubierre Warp, Alcubierre Sub-Light |
| Warp Capable: | Yes, up to Warp 5 |
| Rotation Capable: | No |
| Atmosphere Capable: | No |
| Armament: | Heavy, offensive and defensive (Plasma tri-gun turrets, Pournelle-3 Mark 5 KKVs ("Rods from God")) |
| Complement: | 450 Space Force, 200 Space Force Marines (full company including HQ) |
| Passenger Capacity: | 20 in single staterooms |
| Freight Tonnage: | TBD |
| Parasite Ships: | Marine Drop Ships (12), Pinnaces (2), Shuttles (2) |
| Commanded By: | SF Captain |
Cruisers are first mentioned in The Lion and The Lizard, the Xzl5!vt cruiser Proven in Battle is involved.
US Space Force Cruisers are first mentioned in The Lion in Paradise. USSF Cruisers may alternately be referred to as battlecruisers, but this is incorrect.
Known USSF examples:
USSF Georgia, CA-5