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[[Image:wc1exeter4.gif|thumb|right|300px|Exeter-class Target Identification]]
[[Image:wc1exeter4.gif|thumb|right|300px|Exeter-class Target Identification]]
==History==


The Exeter-class destroyer was the primary Terran Confederation 'battleship' of the [[Vega Campaign]], replacing the larger warships of the previous era. Exeters served in major sieges and amphibious assaults. They also serve as armored transports for dignitaries. The [[TCS Perez de Cuellar]] and [[TCS U Thant]] ferried diplomats to [[Firekka]]. The [[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'s battle group Delta included an Exeter.
The Exeter-class destroyer was the primary Terran Confederation 'battleship' of the [[Vega Campaign]], replacing the larger warships of the previous era. Exeters served in major sieges and amphibious assaults. They also serve as armored transports for dignitaries. The [[TCS Perez de Cuellar]] and [[TCS U Thant]] ferried diplomats to [[Firekka]]. The [[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'s battle group Delta included an Exeter.
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The destroyers carry a single squadron of eighteen light and medium fighters, often including Hornets and Rapier IIs. Other notable Exeters include the [[TCS Formidable]], where [[Christopher Blair]] served his cadet cruise, and the [[TCS Gwenhyvar]], which was captured by the Kilrathi and used to ambush other Confederation ships in 2655.
The destroyers carry a single squadron of eighteen light and medium fighters, often including Hornets and Rapier IIs. Other notable Exeters include the [[TCS Formidable]], where [[Christopher Blair]] served his cadet cruise, and the [[TCS Gwenhyvar]], which was captured by the Kilrathi and used to ambush other Confederation ships in 2655.


==Wing Commander==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Destroyer [[image:WC1-Exeter.png|150px]]
|-
| Length
| 360 meters
|-
| Mass
| 8,000 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 150 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 100 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Poor
|-
| Max. YPR
| 2/2/2 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| Dual Mount Laser Turret (6)
|-
|
| Single Mount Laser Turret (4)
|-
|
| Triple Mount Laser Battery (1)
|-
|
| Spiculum Image-Recognition (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 22/20/22 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 24 cm
|-
|Shield Recharge:
| 2 seconds
|-
| Fighter Complement:
| 18
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| none
|-
| Jump Capable:
| yes
|-
| Crew:
| 9
|}
==Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092==
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Class
! width="150pt" |Destroyer [[image:WC1-Exeter.png|150px]]
|-
| Length
| 360 meters
|-
| Mass
| 8,000 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 150 KPS
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 100 KPS
|-
| Acceleration:
| Poor
|-
| Max. YPR
| 2/2/2 DPS
|-
|Weapons
| Dual Mount Laser Turret (6)
|-
|
| Single Mount Laser Turret (4)
|-
|
| Triple Mount Laser Battery (1)
|-
|
| Spiculum Image-Recognition (1)
|-
| Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides)
| 22/20/22 cm
|-
| Shields (Fore/Aft)
| 25 cm
|-
|Shield Recharge:
| 2 seconds
|-
| Fighter Complement:
| 18
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| none
|-
| Jump Capable:
| yes
|-
| Crew:
| 9
|}
==Images==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Cm-exeter.png|Exeter-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft
Image:Cm-exeter.png|Exeter-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft

Revision as of 15:58, 24 July 2011

Exeter-Class Destroyer
WC1-Exeter.png
Type Destroyer
Primary User Terran Confederation
Ships of the Line Exeter

Formidable
Johann (Gwenhyvar)
Mitchell Hammock
Oregon
Perez de Cuellar
U Thant

Length 360 meters
Mass 8,000 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 150 kps
Cruise Velocity 100 kps
Acceleration poor
Max Y/P/R 2/2/2 deg/s
Missiles Spiculum IR (1)
Turrets
Armor 22 cm fore/sides

20 cm aft

Shields 24 cm fore/aft
Fighter Complement 18
Decoys None
Cloak No
Jump Drive Yes




Exeter-class Target Identification

History

The Exeter-class destroyer was the primary Terran Confederation 'battleship' of the Vega Campaign, replacing the larger warships of the previous era. Exeters served in major sieges and amphibious assaults. They also serve as armored transports for dignitaries. The TCS Perez de Cuellar and TCS U Thant ferried diplomats to Firekka. The TCS Tiger's Claw's battle group Delta included an Exeter.

The destroyers carry a single squadron of eighteen light and medium fighters, often including Hornets and Rapier IIs. Other notable Exeters include the TCS Formidable, where Christopher Blair served his cadet cruise, and the TCS Gwenhyvar, which was captured by the Kilrathi and used to ambush other Confederation ships in 2655.

Wing Commander

Class Destroyer WC1-Exeter.png
Length 360 meters
Mass 8,000 tonnes
Max Velocity: 150 KPS
Cruising velocity: 100 KPS
Acceleration: Poor
Max. YPR 2/2/2 DPS
Weapons Dual Mount Laser Turret (6)
Single Mount Laser Turret (4)
Triple Mount Laser Battery (1)
Spiculum Image-Recognition (1)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 22/20/22 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 24 cm
Shield Recharge: 2 seconds
Fighter Complement: 18
Missile Decoys: none
Jump Capable: yes
Crew: 9

Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092

Class Destroyer WC1-Exeter.png
Length 360 meters
Mass 8,000 tonnes
Max Velocity: 150 KPS
Cruising velocity: 100 KPS
Acceleration: Poor
Max. YPR 2/2/2 DPS
Weapons Dual Mount Laser Turret (6)
Single Mount Laser Turret (4)
Triple Mount Laser Battery (1)
Spiculum Image-Recognition (1)
Armor (Fore/Aft/Sides) 22/20/22 cm
Shields (Fore/Aft) 25 cm
Shield Recharge: 2 seconds
Fighter Complement: 18
Missile Decoys: none
Jump Capable: yes
Crew: 9

Images

  • Exeter-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft

    Exeter-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft

  • Exeter-class as seen in Super Wing Commander

    Exeter-class as seen in Super Wing Commander

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