The light cruiser (CL) was a type of warship employed by most major space forces of the Post Diaspora era.

HistoryEdit

Light cruisers (often abbreviated to CL for "Cruiser, Light") served a role similar to their smaller consort, the destroyer, but with heavier armaments (the distinguising feature between a heavy destroyer and a small light cruiser was the cruiser's graser broadside mount or mounts) and better endurance. They were primarily used for reconnaissance, commerce raiding, and commerce protection with an average tonnage of ninety to one hundred fifty thousand tons. (HH1)

Known CL classesEdit

Andermani Empire

• Nachtschatten class

Protectorate of Grayson

• Austin Grayson class
• Nathan class

Republic of Haven

• Brilliance class
• Charles Wade Pope class
• Conqueror class
• Frigate class

Star Kingdom/Star Empire of Manticore

• Apollo class
• Avalon class
• Casey class
• Courageous class
• Illustrious class
• Valiant class

Solarian League

• Bridgeport class
• Liberty class
• Morrigan class
• Marksman class

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