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The Devastation Class is able to launch four squadrons of [[attack craft]]. Once its attack craft are launched, the ''Devastation'' class is able to further support the fleet with long-ranged [[lance]] fire provided by 2 turrets. However, it doesn't pack much of a short-ranged punch, with its [[weapons batteries]] only sufficient to fend off an enemy until it can get back behind friendly lines.{{Fn|1}}
 
The Devastation Class is able to launch four squadrons of [[attack craft]]. Once its attack craft are launched, the ''Devastation'' class is able to further support the fleet with long-ranged [[lance]] fire provided by 2 turrets. However, it doesn't pack much of a short-ranged punch, with its [[weapons batteries]] only sufficient to fend off an enemy until it can get back behind friendly lines.{{Fn|1}}
  
===Technical Specifications{{Fn|3}}===
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*'''Dimensions''': 5km long, 0.8km abeam
 
*'''Dimensions''': 5km long, 0.8km abeam
 
*'''Mass''': 28.5 megatonnes
 
*'''Mass''': 28.5 megatonnes
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*''[[Ferrum Invictus]]''{{Fn|2}}
 
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*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007&section=&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Ships of the Gothic Sector], pg. 123 (accessed 2010.11.21)
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?catId=cat1290319&categoryId=1100007&section=&aId=4300022 Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Ships of the Gothic Sector], pg. 123 (accessed 2010.11.21)
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two]], pg. 26
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Six - The Siege of Vraks - Part Two]], pg. 26
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]], pg. 105
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada]], pg. 105
 
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada]], pg. 105
  

Revision as of 12:44, 9 March 2025

Devastation Cruiser[1]

The Devastation-Class Cruiser is a fleet-support carrier used by the Forces of Chaos.

Overview

The Devastation Class is able to launch four squadrons of attack craft. Once its attack craft are launched, the Devastation class is able to further support the fleet with long-ranged lance fire provided by 2 turrets. However, it doesn't pack much of a short-ranged punch, with its weapons batteries only sufficient to fend off an enemy until it can get back behind friendly lines.[1]

Technical Specifications[3a]

  • Dimensions: 5km long, 0.8km abeam
  • Mass: 28.5 megatonnes
  • Crew: 80,000 crew
  • Acceleration: 2.4 gravities

Notable Devastation-class Cruisers

Images

Devastation Class Cruiser[4]

Sources


Chaos Space Fleet
Battleships CarrionDespoilerDesolatorDesecratorJuggernautBattle BargePlanet Killer
Grand Cruisers RetaliatorRepulsiveExecutorFurious
Heavy Cruisers StyxHadesAcheronHellfireHecatePyrigethon-Beta
Cruisers DevastationMurderCarnageSlaughterInfernoEmasculatorHellbringerPestilaanStrike CruiserDaemonship
Escorts IdolatorInfidelHarrierIconoclastApostatePlanetary Assault BarqueSoulcage Slaveship
Attack Craft Swiftdeath FighterHag InterceptorHelflux VoidfighterDoomfire BomberThunderhawkStormbirdHeldrakeFire LordStormcrow Assault BoatDreadclaw Assault BoatKharybdis Assault ClawDrop Pod