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[[Image:VenganceClassGrandCruiser.JPG|thumb|290px|right|Vengance Class Grand Cruiser]]The '''Vengeance Class Grand Cruiser''' is a very old design, the first being launched before the [[Great Crusade]].{{Fn|1}}


==Overview==
The design idea of the armoured prow is evident on the ''Vengeance'', however it is not yet truly armoured, and provides no more protection then the standard hull armour. The ship design is now 10,000 or more years old, and is being slowly phased out. The remaining ''Vengeance'' class ships are currently in reserve fleets, or used to protect shipping lanes from pirates. They are very rarely used in full-scale engagements any more, due to their being outclassed by newer designs.{{Fn|1}}

The ship has [[weapons batteries]] and two [[lances]] on each side of the ship, providing it with enough firepower to hold its own against a [[Cruiser]] or squadron of [[Escort]]s. The armament to the port and starboard of the ship is powerful enough, however the ship lacks any prow or dorsal armament, making it extremely vulnerable when closing with the enemy. It has better shields than a standard [[cruiser]], but this fact alone cannot be expected to save it from a well-coordinated attack. The turret layout of the ship is able to protect it from a few [[Attack Craft]] waves. However, if the attack is pressed home, it is likely that the attack craft will get through and cause damage to the hull.{{Fn|1}}

==Notable Vengeance Class Vessels==
*''[[The Covenanter]]''{{Fn|1}}
*''[[Vigilanti Eternas]]''
*''[[Reaper's Shroud]]''
*''[[The Riches He Bestows]]''{{Fn|3}}

==Images==
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Vengeance-mini.jpg|Miniature{{Fn|2}}
VengeanceBFGA.jpg|Vengeance Grand Cruiser from [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II]]{{Fn|4}}
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==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Book)]], pg. 14
*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat490024a&prodId=prod1101831 Games Workshop] (last accessed October 4, 2012)
*{{Endn|3}}: [[War Zone Octarius - Book 2: Critical Mass]], pg. 30
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II]]

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