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Developed in late [[M33]] as a replacement for the [[Styx Class Heavy Cruiser]], it was seen as more well-rounded for fleet engagements and solitary patrols. The ships were being built at [[Cypra Mundi]] when newer designs from [[Mars]] were deemed more suitable for the [[Imperial Navy]]. Most were decommissioned by the Imperium in late [[M35]]. By [[M36]], a number of vessels had turned renegade, leading many to fear some inherent design flaw made these ships susceptible to corruption within the [[Warp]]. As a response, the Imperial Navy was quick to decommission whatever of the Cruisers remained. Since then, the class is frequently seen in the armadas of [[Chaos Space Marine]] fleets and in particular the [[Black Crusade]]s of [[Abaddon the Despoiler]].{{Fn|1}}
Apart from a pair of launch bays that can unleash a few squadrons of [[attack craft]] such as [[Swiftdeath Fighter]]s and [[Doomfire Bomber]]s, the ''Hecate''-class heavy cruiser is armed with dorsal [[lance]] turrets, as well as prow and broadside [[weapons batteries]].{{Fn|1}} Thus accoutred for war it poses a threat to any Imperial patrol, and is capable of fending off almost any [[escort]] squadrons and completing minor missions on its own.{{Fn|3}}
==Notable Vessels==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Compendium 2010]] — pg. 115
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II]]
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Magazine]], Issue #01, pg. 43
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