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{{IntWik|Destination=Mars-Klasse}}The '''Mars Class Battle Cruiser''' was designed to replace the #REDIRECT [[Exorcist Class Grand Battle Cruiser]] as a small fleet carrier and long range patrol ship. It serves in both roles adequately well, but excels at neither. The Mars class features the classic armoured prow, allowing it to close with the enemy in relative safety. Its main armament consists of medium sized, long ranged [[weapons batteries]], two [[lance]]s on the dorsal section, and has the fearsome [[Nova Cannon]]. It can also support a good number of attack craft. These allow the Mars Class to engage the enemy whilst out of range of their main weapon systems, or go closer to the enemy and use its attack craft to protect itself or make lightning raids against enemy ships.<sup>1</sup> The Mars Class is thought to be undergunned by many [[Imperium|Imperial]] [[Captain]]s, and the shipyards of [[Mars]] stopped laying down Mars Class keels some 1,900 years ago. Those that remain, however, are on active front line duty, for as many captains who do not like them, there are those who adore their ability to operate at stand-off range.<sup>1</sup> Notable #Mars Class ships include:;'''Pax Imperium''':Flag ship of [[Lord Commander Solar Macharius]] during the [[Macharian Crusade]] until the Battle of [[Charaxdis]] where it was heavily damaged.<sup>2</sup> It was also seen during the [[Gothic War]].<sup>1</sup>;'''Imperious''':Seen during the [[Gothic War]] and retrofitted with an enhanced targeting array salvaged after the Battle of Orar, giving its weapons batteries improved accuracy.<sup>1</sup> ==Sources==*<sup>1</sup>:[http://www.specialist-games.com/battlefleetgothic/rulebook.asp Ships of the Gothic Sector]*<sup>2</sup>:[[Codex: Imperial Guard]]{{ImpShips}}[[Category:Imperial Navy]]
