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| + | [[Image:Courageous class in space 01.png|thumb|225px|The [[Courageous class|''Courageous''-class]], an example of a Manticoran light cruiser]] |
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| + | The '''light cruiser''' ('''CL''') was a type of warship employed by most major space forces of the [[Post Diaspora]] era. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | Light cruisers (often abbreviated to CL for "Cruiser, Light") served a role similar to their smaller consort, the [[destroyer]], but with heavier armaments (at the start of the [[20th Century PD]], the distinguising feature between a heavy destroyer and a small light cruiser was the cruiser's graser broadside mount or mounts), superior sensors 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. ({{HH|1}}) |
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| + | Light cruisers of the RMN were designed with break-away bulkheads to jettison a malfunctioning fusion reactor. ({{HH|3}}) |
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| + | ==Known CL classes== |
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| + | '''Andermani Empire''' |
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| + | *[[Nachtschatten class|''Nachtschatten'' class]] |
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| + | '''Protectorate of Grayson''' |
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| + | *[[Austin Grayson class|''Austin Grayson'' class]] |
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| + | '''Republic of Haven''' |
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| + | *[[Brilliance class|''Brilliance'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Charles Wade Pope class|''Charles Wade Pope'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Conqueror class|''Conqueror'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Frigate class|''Frigate'' class]] |
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| + | '''Star Kingdom/Star Empire of Manticore''' |
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| + | *[[Apollo class|''Apollo'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Avalon class|''Avalon'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Casey class|''Casey'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Courageous class|''Courageous'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Illustrious class|''Illustrious'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Valiant class|''Valiant'' class]] |
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| + | '''Solarian League''' |
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| + | *[[Bridgeport class|''Bridgeport'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Liberty class|''Liberty'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Morrigan class|''Morrigan'' class]] |
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| + | *[[Marksman class|''Marksman'' class]] |
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| + | == References == |
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| + | {{References}} |
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| + | {{Warship Classification}} |
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| + | [[Category:Ship Types]] |
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Revision as of 09:55, 3 April 2014
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 (at the start of the 20th Century PD, the distinguising feature between a heavy destroyer and a small light cruiser was the cruiser's graser broadside mount or mounts), superior sensors 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)
Light cruisers of the RMN were designed with break-away bulkheads to jettison a malfunctioning fusion reactor. (HH3)
Known CL classes
Andermani Empire
Protectorate of Grayson
Republic of Haven
Star Kingdom/Star Empire of Manticore
Solarian League
References
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