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alliancesjrColonial Fleet Systems Chariot-class Strike Cruiser
When size isn't enough, the Colonial Defense Corps depend on speed to get the job done. The Strike Cruiser was developed for this purpose. Strike Cruisers are employed as advance guard ships, reconnaissance scouts, and general-purpose warships.
Strike Cruisers generally spend as much time in atmosphere as they do in space, taking full advantage of their more aerodynamic design. Chariot-class vessels measure 275 meters in length, and are crewed by an average of 200 people, though it can be operated by a "skeleton crew" of 50 if necessary. Strike Cruisers are generally equipped with one BOSMAN unit, with space for a second in emergencies (further reducing the "skeleton crew" to 30).
A "factory-spec" Chariot is equipped with two bow missile launch tubes, four fixed-position forward-firing ballistic cannons, and six point-defense ballistic cannons. It is also equipped with a small docking bay, holding two shuttles and a half squadron of fighters.
While a "factory-spec" Chariot can serve offensive, defensive, and reconnaissance purposes with an equal degree of efficiency, Colonial Fleet Systems recognized the need for increased versatility, and began working on variation models. The first design has been under production for the past two years. The Chariot R removes the missile tubes and the fixed-position cannons with greator sensor and communication arrays. Its engines have also been reduced in size, adding an additional drive unit and more powerful thrusters, adding for greater maneuverability in both atmospheric and deep-space locations.
There are currently three hundred Chariot-class and twenty Chariot R-class Strike Cruisers in operation. Chariot-class cruisers are named after battles of military importance, while Chariot R-class cruisers are named after historical figures of military importance.
SEE ALSO:
( Peacekeeper-class Heavy Cruiser )
( Avalon-class Heavy Cruiser )
( Valkyrie-class Gunship )
When size isn't enough, the Colonial Defense Corps depend on speed to get the job done. The Strike Cruiser was developed for this purpose. Strike Cruisers are employed as advance guard ships, reconnaissance scouts, and general-purpose warships.
Strike Cruisers generally spend as much time in atmosphere as they do in space, taking full advantage of their more aerodynamic design. Chariot-class vessels measure 275 meters in length, and are crewed by an average of 200 people, though it can be operated by a "skeleton crew" of 50 if necessary. Strike Cruisers are generally equipped with one BOSMAN unit, with space for a second in emergencies (further reducing the "skeleton crew" to 30).
A "factory-spec" Chariot is equipped with two bow missile launch tubes, four fixed-position forward-firing ballistic cannons, and six point-defense ballistic cannons. It is also equipped with a small docking bay, holding two shuttles and a half squadron of fighters.
While a "factory-spec" Chariot can serve offensive, defensive, and reconnaissance purposes with an equal degree of efficiency, Colonial Fleet Systems recognized the need for increased versatility, and began working on variation models. The first design has been under production for the past two years. The Chariot R removes the missile tubes and the fixed-position cannons with greator sensor and communication arrays. Its engines have also been reduced in size, adding an additional drive unit and more powerful thrusters, adding for greater maneuverability in both atmospheric and deep-space locations.
There are currently three hundred Chariot-class and twenty Chariot R-class Strike Cruisers in operation. Chariot-class cruisers are named after battles of military importance, while Chariot R-class cruisers are named after historical figures of military importance.
SEE ALSO:
( Peacekeeper-class Heavy Cruiser )
( Avalon-class Heavy Cruiser )
( Valkyrie-class Gunship )
