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[[Image:Chalice_Class_Battlecruiser.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Chalice Class Battlecruiser''']]
The '''Chalice Class Battlecruiser''' is an experimental, yet unsuccessful class of [[battlecruiser]] designed in the [[Calixis Sector]], and used solely by [[Battlefleet Calixis]].<sup>1</sup>{{Fn|1a}}
== Overview ==The ''Chalice '' Class Battlecruiser was meant to be a fast heavy [[cruiser]]; , utilizing a combination of light armour and powerful weapons. It had been theorised that this combination would allow the vessel to outrun or outmanoeuvre any ship it could not immediately annihilate. Unfortunately, design flaws caused many problems; , some of which include included weak armour and a tendency for plasma conduits to rupture under sustained assault.<sup>1</sup>{{Fn|1a}}
Even though the ''Chalice '' Class Battlecruiser is plagued by flaws, its beauty, formidable armaments, and speed leave it admired by the general [[Imperial ]] public. Many , many of whom believe these ships form the core of Battlefleet Calixis.<sup>1</sup>{{Fn|1a}}
==Technical Specifications==
*'''Dimensions:''' 5.1 km long, 0.8 km abeam at fins approx.{{Fn|1a}}
*'''Mass:''' 29 megatonnes approx.{{Fn|1a}}
*'''Crew:''' 98,200 crew; approx.{{Fn|1a}}
*'''Accel:''' 3.4 gravities max sustainable acceleration.{{Fn|1a}}
==Notable Chalice Class Battlecruisers==*''[[Triumph of Saint Drusus]]'Dimensions:''' 5.1 km long, 0.8 km abeam at fins approx.<sup>1</sup>{{Fn|1b}}
'''Mass==Source==*1: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]]**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 22**{{Endn|1b}}:''' 29 megatonnes approxpgs.<sup>1</sup>54-57
'''Crew:''' 98,200 crew; approx.<sup>1</sup>
 
'''Accel:''' 3.4 gravities max sustainable acceleration.<sup>1</sup>
 
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>[[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]] p. 22
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