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==Overview==
The Retaliator is a well-rounded vessel of [[Imperial]] origin, able to perform in several roles. Its defenses 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 support four 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}}
===Technical Specifications{{Fn|2}}===
*'''Dimensions''': 6.2km long{{Fn|Note 1}}, 1.4km abeam
*'''Mass''': 38 megatonnes
*'''Crew:''' 140,000
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.
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