Light cruiser

The Courageous-class, an example of a Manticoran light cruiser

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

History

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 classes

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
• Courageous-class
• Illustrious-class
• Valiant-class

Solarian League

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