Difference between revisions of "Falchion Escort"
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[[Image:FalchionClassEscort.JPG|thumb|right|'''Falchion Class Escort''']] | [[Image:FalchionClassEscort.JPG|thumb|right|'''Falchion Class Escort''']] | ||
| − | 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]] Forgeworld and was designed to fulfil a similar 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 | + | 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]] Forgeworld and was designed to fulfil a similar 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> |
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| + | The pattern's operational successes have tended to be in a defensive, rather than offensive, role where it is used to clear ordinance threats to the more ponderous capital ships, however in a stand up fight it simply cannot compete with the damage potential of the much more widespread [[Sword Class Frigate]] that is found in most fleets. | ||
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> | ||
| − | Notable Falchion Class squadrons include: | + | '''Notable Falchion Class squadrons include:''' |
*[[The Initiates of Monglor]] | *[[The Initiates of Monglor]] | ||
*[[The Rhomphaian Squadron]] | *[[The Rhomphaian Squadron]] | ||
*[[Michaelis Fire Squadron]] | *[[Michaelis Fire Squadron]] | ||
*[[Torchbearer Patrol]] | *[[Torchbearer Patrol]] | ||
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| + | ==Technical Specifications== | ||
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| + | '''Dimensions:''' 2.2 km long, 0.3 km abeam at fins approx.<sup>2</sup> | ||
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| + | '''Mass:''' 6.5 megatonnes approx.<sup>2</sup> | ||
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| + | '''Crew:''' 27,000 crew; approx.<sup>2</sup> | ||
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| + | '''Accel:''' 4.6 gravities max sustainable acceleration.<sup>2</sup> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Battlefleet Gothic Armada]] p19 | *<sup>1</sup>:[[Battlefleet Gothic Armada]] p19 | ||
| + | *<sup>2</sup>:[[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]] | ||
{{ImpShips}} | {{ImpShips}} | ||
[[Category:Imperial Fleet|-]] | [[Category:Imperial Fleet|-]] | ||
Revision as of 06:51, 16 July 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 Forgeworld and was designed to fulfil a similar 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 pattern's operational successes have tended to be in a defensive, rather than offensive, role where it is used to clear ordinance threats to the more ponderous capital ships, however in a stand up fight it simply cannot compete with the damage potential of the much more widespread Sword Class Frigate that is found in most fleets.
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:
Technical Specifications
Dimensions: 2.2 km long, 0.3 km abeam at fins approx.2
Mass: 6.5 megatonnes approx.2
Crew: 27,000 crew; approx.2
Accel: 4.6 gravities max sustainable acceleration.2
Sources
