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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | The Retaliator is well-rounded vessel of [[Imperial]] origin, able to perform in several roles. Its | + | The Retaliator is a well-rounded vessel of [[Imperial]] origin, able to perform in several roles. Its defences and [[Macrocannon|macro]][[Weapons batteries|batteries]]{{Fn|2}} allow it to engage in broadside shootouts, its long-range [[lance]]s allow it to provide fire support, and its launch bays can unleash several squadrons of [[attack craft]]. Unfortunately, this versatility comes at the cost of not quite being able to match up to specialist ships in a given area.{{Fn|1}} |
''Retaliator''-class [[Grand Cruiser]]s have been in the service of [[Chaos]] since at least [[M35]], when the ''[[Foebane]]'' and its squadron mutinied against the [[Galan V]] garrison fleet during what would become known as the [[Treachery of Galan]].{{Fn|1}} | ''Retaliator''-class [[Grand Cruiser]]s have been in the service of [[Chaos]] since at least [[M35]], when the ''[[Foebane]]'' and its squadron mutinied against the [[Galan V]] garrison fleet during what would become known as the [[Treachery of Galan]].{{Fn|1}} | ||
===Technical Specifications{{Fn|2}}=== | ===Technical Specifications{{Fn|2}}=== | ||
| − | *'''Dimensions''': 6.2km long, 1.4km abeam | + | *'''Dimensions''': 6.2km long{{Fn|Note 1}}, 1.4km abeam |
*'''Mass''': 38 megatonnes | *'''Mass''': 38 megatonnes | ||
*'''Crew:''' 140,000 | *'''Crew:''' 140,000 | ||
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RetaliatorBFGA.jpg|{{PAGENAME}} from [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Video Game)]]{{Fn|3}} | RetaliatorBFGA.jpg|{{PAGENAME}} from [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Video Game)]]{{Fn|3}} | ||
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| + | ==Trivia== | ||
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| + | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | *{{Endn|Note 1}}: The Retaliator's stated length seems to be an error. A few other grand cruisers of nigh-identical hull pattern and tonnage, such as the [[Avenger Grand Cruiser|Avenger]] and [[Exorcist Grand Cruiser|Exorcist]], are over 7 rather than just 6 kilometres long. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 10 January 2026
Retaliator Grand Cruiser[1]
The Retaliator Grand Cruiser is a Chaos starship.
Overview
The Retaliator is a well-rounded vessel of Imperial origin, able to perform in several roles. Its defences and macrobatteries[2] allow it to engage in broadside shootouts, its long-range lances allow it to provide fire support, and its launch bays can unleash several squadrons of attack craft. Unfortunately, this versatility comes at the cost of not quite being able to match up to specialist ships in a given area.[1]
Retaliator-class Grand Cruisers have been in the service of Chaos since at least M35, when the Foebane and its squadron mutinied against the Galan V garrison fleet during what would become known as the Treachery of Galan.[1]
Technical Specifications[2]
- Dimensions: 6.2km long[Note 1], 1.4km abeam
- Mass: 38 megatonnes
- Crew: 140,000
- Acceleration: 2.5 gravities
Images
Retaliator Grand Cruiser miniature[4]
Retaliator Grand Cruiser from Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Video Game)[3]
Trivia
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Notes
- Note 1: The Retaliator's stated length seems to be an error. A few other grand cruisers of nigh-identical hull pattern and tonnage, such as the Avenger and Exorcist, are over 7 rather than just 6 kilometres long.
Sources
- 1: Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Traitor Fleets, pg. 38 (accessed 2010.11.22)
- 2: Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus, pg. 106
- 3: Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II
- 4: The Complete Games Workshop Catalog and Hobby reference - The 2004-05 Edition, pg. 931
| Chaos Space Fleet | |
|---|---|
| Battleships | Carrion • Despoiler • Desolator • Desecrator • Juggernaut • Battle Barge • Planet Killer |
| Grand Cruisers | Retaliator • Repulsive • Executor • Furious |
| Heavy Cruisers | Styx • Hades • Acheron • Hellfire • Hecate |
| Cruisers | Devastation • Murder • Carnage • Slaughter • Inferno • Emasculator • Hellbringer • Pestilaan • Strike Cruiser • Daemonship |
| Escorts | Idolator • Infidel • Harrier • Iconoclast • Apostate • Planetary Assault Barque • Soulcage Slaveship |
| Attack Craft | Swiftdeath Fighter • Hag Interceptor • Doomfire Bomber • Thunderhawk • Stormbird • Heldrake • Fire Lord • Stormcrow Assault Boat • Dreadclaw Assault Boat • Kharybdis Assault Claw • Drop Pod |
