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| − | The '''Falchion Class Escort''' is loosely based on the [[Endeavour Class Light Cruiser|Endeavour]], [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser|Endurance]], and [[Defiant Class Light Cruiser|Defiant]] classes of light cruiser. | + | The '''Falchion Class Escort''' is loosely based on the [[Endeavour Class Light Cruiser|Endeavour]], [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser|Endurance]], and [[Defiant Class Light Cruiser|Defiant]] classes of light cruiser. The vessel itself is a product of the [[Voss]] Foreworld and was designed to fulfil the same kind of role as the [[Sword Class Frigate]]. It is an escort ship and as such is individually weak and therefore operates paired with 3 or 4 ships. Sometimes up to six ships are grouped together in a single squadron.<sup>1</sup> |
The Falchion has a small [[weapons battery]] and a single [[torpedo]] tube. It also has a shield generator and turret array for protection.<sup>1</sup> | The Falchion has a small [[weapons battery]] and a single [[torpedo]] tube. It also has a shield generator and turret array for protection.<sup>1</sup> | ||
Revision as of 19:12, 12 June 2011
The Falchion Class Escort is loosely based on the Endeavour, Endurance, and Defiant classes of light cruiser. The vessel itself is a product of the Voss Foreworld and was designed to fulfil the same kind of role as the Sword Class Frigate. It is an escort ship and as such is individually weak and therefore operates paired with 3 or 4 ships. Sometimes up to six ships are grouped together in a single squadron.1
The Falchion has a small weapons battery and a single torpedo tube. It also has a shield generator and turret array for protection.1
Notable Falchion Class squadrons include:
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