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| − | The '''Defiant Class Light Cruiser''' is a variant of the [[Endeavour Class Light Cruiser]], in this case its [[weapons batteries]] being replaced by flight decks. The Defiant is used as an escort for larger ships, and or as a convoy strike craft carrier. The Defiant is a capable carrier, but too vulnerable to operate without support, as it has no significant defensive capabilities. It is often seen alongside its sister variants, the Endeavour and [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser]]. | + | The '''Defiant Class Light Cruiser''' is a variant of the [[Endeavour Class Light Cruiser]], in this case its [[weapons batteries]] being replaced by flight decks. The Defiant is used as an [[escort]] for larger ships, and or as a convoy strike craft carrier. The Defiant is a capable carrier, but too vulnerable to operate without support, as it has no significant defensive capabilities. It is often seen alongside its sister variants, the Endeavour and [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser]].{{Fn|1}} |
| − | The Defiant has two flight decks and two short range lances upon its prow. Its lack of fire-power often delegates it to operating as support to larger ships rather than in its intended role as an escort. | + | The Defiant has two flight decks and two short range lances upon its prow. Its lack of fire-power often delegates it to operating as support to larger ships rather than in its intended role as an escort.{{Fn|1}} |
| − | + | == Notable Defiant Class Vessels == | |
*[[Forebearer]] | *[[Forebearer]] | ||
*[[Archangel]] | *[[Archangel]] | ||
==Technical Specifications== | ==Technical Specifications== | ||
| − | + | *'''Dimensions:''' 3.8 km long, 0.5 km abeam at fins approx.{{Fn|2}} | |
| − | '''Dimensions:''' 3.8 km long, 0.5 km abeam at fins approx. | + | *'''Mass:''' 22 megatonnes approx.{{Fn|2}} |
| − | + | *'''Crew:''' 61,500 crew, 6,100 pilots and support staff, approx.{{Fn|2}} | |
| − | '''Mass:''' 22 megatonnes approx. | + | *'''Accel:''' 3.8 gravities max sustainable acceleration.{{Fn|2}} |
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| − | '''Crew:''' 61,500 crew, 6,100 pilots and support staff, approx. | ||
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| − | '''Accel:''' 3.8 gravities max sustainable acceleration. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Armada]], pg. 19 |
| − | * | + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]], pg. 26 |
{{ImpShips}} | {{ImpShips}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Cruisers]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Imperial Fleet]] |
| − | [[Category:Naval Vessels | + | [[Category:Naval Vessels]] |
[[de:Sieger-Klasse]] | [[de:Sieger-Klasse]] | ||
Revision as of 01:32, 12 December 2012
The Defiant Class Light Cruiser is a variant of the Endeavour Class Light Cruiser, in this case its weapons batteries being replaced by flight decks. The Defiant is used as an escort for larger ships, and or as a convoy strike craft carrier. The Defiant is a capable carrier, but too vulnerable to operate without support, as it has no significant defensive capabilities. It is often seen alongside its sister variants, the Endeavour and Endurance Class Light Cruiser.[1]
The Defiant has two flight decks and two short range lances upon its prow. Its lack of fire-power often delegates it to operating as support to larger ships rather than in its intended role as an escort.[1]
Notable Defiant Class Vessels
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 3.8 km long, 0.5 km abeam at fins approx.[2]
- Mass: 22 megatonnes approx.[2]
- Crew: 61,500 crew, 6,100 pilots and support staff, approx.[2]
- Accel: 3.8 gravities max sustainable acceleration.[2]
Sources
- 1: Battlefleet Gothic Armada, pg. 19
- 2: Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus, pg. 26
