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== Overview ==
The "''Apocalypse" '' is widely believed to be the precursor of the [[Retribution-class battleship]]. The technologies to construct multiple lance turrets on the "Apocalypse" have been forgotten, resulting in the gradually dwindling number of these ancient vessels. Some naval strategists believe that these ships were created to deal with the threat posed by the growing number of [[Grand Cruisers]] and battleships from the [[Eye of Terror]], a role at which the "Apocalypse" excels.{{Fn|1}}
The ''Apocalypse'' has no other primary armament than its [[lance batteries]] and its mighty [[Nova Cannon]]. However, despite its seemingly limited armament it is able to reduce enemy ships, from [[escort]]s to large capital ships, to blazing hulks within a frighteningly short period of time.These lance arrays normally operate at medium ranges but can undergo a special engineering process to reach much further. However, such procedure can cause the power array conduits to be very unreliable and drain power from the ship's main drives at an alarming rate, making the "Apocalypse" sluggish in the midst of battle.{{Fn|1}}
