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Dragonship class

A Dragonship is an Eldar space ship of cruiser class.

Overview

The Dragonship is not a specific design like most other named vessel classes, but rather is a generic name for Eldar vessels of a larger size. The vessels under the name Dragonship have a similar armament and adhere to the same tactics but can be varied within these classes.[1]

Variants are given their own name within the Dragonship "class," which is always a variant including "Dragon." For example, Dragonships piloted largely or exclusively by Spirit Stones are called Ghostdragons and vessels designed to work far from supply lines are called Void Dragons. Less common variations such as different sail configurations, weapons and even sizes are known to exist, but in lower numbers.[1]

Technical Specifications[4]

  • Dimensions: 4.3-5.5km long, 0.4-0.6km abeam
  • Mass: 16-20 megatonnes
  • Acceleration: 7-8 Gravities

Types of Dragonships

Moonray Dragonship

 
Moonray Dragonship

Equipped with Pulsar Lances and launch bays for Attack Craft.[3]

Firestorm Dragonship

 
Firestorm Dragonship

Equipped with Torpedo launchers and Pulsar Lances.[3]

Ghost Dragonship

 
Ghost Dragonship

Equipped with Lascannon batteries and launch bays for Attack Craft.[3]

Starfall Dragonship

 
Starfall Dragonship

Equipped with Lascannon batteries and Torpedo tubes.[3]

Named Dragonships

Sources


Craftworld Eldar Fleet
Battleships Void Stalker
Battlecruisers Phoenix Ship
Cruisers DragonshipEclipseShadowKurnousVaul
Light Cruisers AuroraSolarisWraithship
Escorts HelleboreAconiteNightshadeHemlockShadowhunter
Attack Craft Darkstar FighterEagle BomberDawnsailGhostlance
Orbitals Haven Spire
Other GhostshipTransport