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[[image:Wc3confedlightcarrier.png|thumb|300px|right|Yorktown-Class Light Carrier Target Designation, circa 2669.]]
[[image:Wc3confedlightcarrier.png|thumb|300px|right|Yorktown-Class Light Carrier Target Designation, circa 2669.]]


The '''Yorktown-Class Light Carrier''' is a light carrier that once saw extensive service with the [[Terran Confederation]]. A pre-Kilrathi War design, it is now considered obsolete, but nonetheless saw much action during the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]].
The '''Yorktown-Class''' was a light carrier that saw service with the [[Terran Confederation]]. The ''Yorktown-class'' was designed in the late 26th century, roughly half a century prior to the outbreak of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]] in 2634. During the final years of the war, after the Confederation had suffered greatly as a result of the [[False Armistice]] and in the resulting Kilrathi offensive to the Sol system, older carriers like the ''Yorktown-class'' were pushed into front line service as the Confederation built new carriers.  


The Yorktowns were introduced long before the onset of the Terran-Kilrathi War, having first been designed in the 2500s. Built as light carriers, they were rather small for their class, and only carried half the standard fighter complement of a traditional fleet carrier. Equipped with only about a dozen laser turrets and a single missile launcher, the Yorktowns were considered poorly-defended by the time of the Kilrathi War. Their design bore an unmistakable resemblance to that of the much more modern [[Concordia-Class Fleet Carrier]], but was generally inferior in comparison.
The most famous Yorktown-class was the ''[[TCS Victory]]'' (CV-40), commanded by Captain [[William Eisen]]. Captain Eisen had served as Communications Officer onboard the ''Victory'' during her maiden cruise. In [[2669]], the ''Victory'' was sent to the front lines with famed pilot Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] leading [[Flight Wing 36]]. During that year, the ''Victory'' took part in numerous operations against the [[Kilrathi]], including a successful incursion into the [[Ariel|Ariel System]]. The ''Victory'' was specially chosen to lead the escort mission for the ''[[TCS Behemoth]]'', which was to destroy [[Kilrah]] before the ''Behemoth'''s untimely destruction at the hands of the Kilrathi. Finally, it was Colonel Blair of the ''Victory'' who delivered the [[Y22A-1 Temblor Bomb|Temblor Bomb]] that would finally destroy Kilrah that year, ending the Terran-Kilrathi War.
 
Despite their age, the Yorktowns remained combat-ready for much of the Terran-Kilrathi War. The crippling carrier losses sustained in the 2660s, especially in the aftermath of the [[Battle of Earth]], forced the Confederation to move ageing carriers like the Yorktown to the front lines to compensate for these losses.
 
By far the most famous Yorktown was the ''[[TCS Victory]]'', commanded by long-time crewman Captain [[William Eisen]]. In [[2669]], the ''Victory'' was sent to the front lines with famed pilot Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] leading its wing. During that year, the ''Victory'' took part in numerous operations against the [[Kilrathi]], including a successful incursion into the [[Ariel|Ariel System]]. The ''Victory'' was specially chosen to lead the escort mission for the ''[[TCS Behemoth]]'', which was to destroy [[Kilrah]] before its untimely destruction at the hands of the Kilrathi. Finally, it was the pilots of the ''Victory'' who delivered the [[Y22A-1 Temblor Bomb|Temblor Bomb]] that would finally destroy Kilrah that year, ending the Terran-Kilrathi War.


The ''Victory'' was later refurbished as a museum ship and now orbits [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol|Sol System]].
The ''Victory'' was later refurbished as a museum ship and now orbits [[Jupiter]] in the [[Sol|Sol System]].


[[category:Confederation Capital Ship Class Names]][[category:Confederation Carriers]]
[[category:Confederation Capital Ship Class Names]][[category:Confederation Carriers]]

Revision as of 19:53, 10 September 2010

Yorktown-Class Light Carrier
Wc3victory.jpg
Type Light Carrier
Primary User Terran Confederation
Length 720 meters
Mass 28,000 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 120 kps
Acceleration 10 k/s^2
Max Y/P/R 5/5/5 Deg/s
Missiles Capship Missile Launcher
Turrets Dual-Mount Laser Turrets (11)
Armor 1000 cm fore/aft/sides
Shields 3000 cm equivalent fore/aft/sides
Fighter Complement 40
Jump Drive Yes




Yorktown-Class Light Carrier Target Designation, circa 2669.

The Yorktown-Class was a light carrier that saw service with the Terran Confederation. The Yorktown-class was designed in the late 26th century, roughly half a century prior to the outbreak of the Terran-Kilrathi War in 2634. During the final years of the war, after the Confederation had suffered greatly as a result of the False Armistice and in the resulting Kilrathi offensive to the Sol system, older carriers like the Yorktown-class were pushed into front line service as the Confederation built new carriers.

The most famous Yorktown-class was the TCS Victory (CV-40), commanded by Captain William Eisen. Captain Eisen had served as Communications Officer onboard the Victory during her maiden cruise. In 2669, the Victory was sent to the front lines with famed pilot Colonel Christopher Blair leading Flight Wing 36. During that year, the Victory took part in numerous operations against the Kilrathi, including a successful incursion into the Ariel System. The Victory was specially chosen to lead the escort mission for the TCS Behemoth, which was to destroy Kilrah before the Behemoth's untimely destruction at the hands of the Kilrathi. Finally, it was Colonel Blair of the Victory who delivered the Temblor Bomb that would finally destroy Kilrah that year, ending the Terran-Kilrathi War.

The Victory was later refurbished as a museum ship and now orbits Jupiter in the Sol System.

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