TCS Lexington (CV-44): Difference between revisions

The Terran Knowledge Bank
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(24 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{infobox Fighter
{{infobox Ship
|faction =terran
|faction =terran
|name = TCS Lexington (CV-44)
|name = TCS Lexington (CV-44)
|type = Concordia-Class Carrier
|type = [[ship class:=Concordia-Class Fleet Carrier|Concordia-class]] Fleet [[ship type:=Carrier]]
|manufacturer =  
|manufacturer =  
|image = image:concordia-hires.jpg
|image = Image:WC4_Confed_Lexington.png
|nicknames = '''Lady Lex''', '''Grey Ghost'''
|captains = [[William Eisen]]<br>
[[Hugh Paulsen]]
|introduction =  
|introduction =  
|primary user =Terran Confederation
|primary user =[[user:=Terran Confederation]]
|produced =  
|produced =  
|service = [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]<br>
* [[Battle of Earth]]
[[Border Worlds Conflict]]
|length = 800
|mass = 28,000
|max velocity = 150
|cruise velocity = 100
|acceleration = 10
|max yaw = 1
|max pitch = 1
|max roll = 1
|missiles = [[Capship Missile Launcher]]
|turrets = [[Dual Mount Laser Turret]]s (11)
|front armor = 300
|side armor = 300
|rear armor = 300
|fore shield = 800
|aft shield = 800
|fighter complement = 96 (full-strength)
|jump drive = Yes
|crew =
|devices =
|cost =
|image2 =
|caption2 =
}}
}}


The '''TCS Lexington (CV-44)''' is a [[Concordia-Class Fleet Carrier]] in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. It is the eleventh Terran vessel to be named the "Lexington".  
The '''TCS Lexington (CV-44)''' is a [[Concordia-Class Fleet Carrier]] in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]]. She is the eleventh Terran vessel to be named the "Lexington".  


While little is known about the Lexington's combat history prior to 2668, it presumably saw extensive service during the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. During the year 2668, the Lexington was receiving repairs in the [[Sol System]] when they received word that the [[Kilrathi]] had destroyed the colonies at [[Sirius]] and were now en route to [[Earth]]. The Third Fleet needed every available Terran vessel to come to their aid. Despite running on a single reactor and carrying a mere 57 starfighters, the Lexington joined the battle and made itself a target for the enemy as a means to spread out their superior fleet.  
In the year 2668, the ''Lexington'' was receiving repairs in the [[Sol System]] when the Confederation received word that the [[Kilrathi]] had destroyed the colonies at [[Sirius]] and were now en route to [[Earth]]. The [[Third Fleet]] needed every available Terran vessel to come to their aid. Despite running on a single reactor and carrying a mere 57 fighters, the ''Lexington'' joined the battle and made herself a target for the enemy as a means to spread out their superior fleet.  


By the time the [[Battle of Earth]] ended, the Lexington had sustained critical damage and fires spread across all decks. However, the hull of the vessel survived, and it was decided that the vessel would be salvaged and rebuilt. In the end it turned out it would have been cheaper to build a new one from scratch.
By the time the [[Battle of Earth]] ended, the ''Lexington'' had sustained critical damage and fires spread across all decks. However, the hull of the vessel survived, and Confederation High Command decided that the vessel would be salvaged and rebuilt, even though it would turn out to be be cheaper to build a new carrier afresh.


By 2670, the Lexington had returned to service, fully updated and refurbished. It extensive time in repair earned it the nickname "The Grey Ghost", since it was resurrected from the dead, and it was put back into service before the end of the war.  
By 2670, the ''Lexington'' had returned to service, fully updated and refurbished. Her extensive time in repair earned it the nickname "The Grey Ghost", since she was figuratively resurrected from the dead, and was put back into service before the end of the Kilrathi War.  


By the time Colonel [[Christopher Blair]] arrived on board in 2673, part of the ship had been taken over by Admiral [[Geoffrey Tolwyn]]'s researchers. The were evaluating [[Kilrathi]] technology and they had over a dozen Kilrathi fighters disassembled. They used a squadron of Hellcats and Thunderbolts for testing. The money comes from black budget, and not even Captain Eisen was allowed in their sections. With part of the ship reserved for research, the Lexington was down to 60 active pilots.
By 2673, part of the ship had been taken over by Admiral [[Geoffrey Tolwyn]]'s researchers. The were evaluating [[Kilrathi]] technology and they had over a dozen Kilrathi fighters disassembled. They used a squadron of Hellcats and Thunderbolts for testing. The project was funded by black budget, and not even the ''Lexington's'' Captain [[William Eisen|Eisen]] was permitted in their sections. With part of the ship reserved for research, the ''Lexington'' only had 60 active pilots.


After Captain Eisen and a number of pilots including Blair defected to the Border Worlds, Captain [[Hugh Paulsen]] ordered the Lexington to go after the BWS Intrepid without her escorts. A sloppy move by Paulsen. Blair's wing hid in the upper atmosphere of [[Masa III]], so they could remain hidden and hit the Lexington as she passes. Blair disabled the carrier with Leech technology, leaving the ship intact and causing minimal casualties.
After Captain Eisen and a number of ''Lexington'' pilots, including Colonel [[Christopher Blair]], defected to the Border Worlds, Captain [[Hugh Paulsen]] ordered the ''Lexington'' to pursue the ''BWS Intrepid'' without her escorts. Blair's wing hid in the upper atmosphere of [[Masa III]], where they could remain hidden and strike the ''Lexington'' as she passed by. Blair disabled the carrier with a prematurely-detonated torpedo, crippling the ship while minimising potential casualties.


The Lexington was presumably recovered and once again returned to service.
The ''Lexington'' was also known as the "Lady Lex".


Another name for the Lexington was the "Lady Lex".
== [[Behind the Screens]] ==


== Specifications ==
In the game version of Wing Commander IV, the Lexington pursues the Intrepid into the [[Silenos]] System. The player can either destroy or disable her. Also, depending on whether the player decides to defect to the Border Worlds on the first or second opportunity, the final showdown between the Lexington and the Intrepid takes place either inside or outside the Silenos Nebula.
 
{|border="3" cellpadding="2"
|-
! width="80pt" |Stat
! width="150pt" |TCS ''Lexington''
|-
| Designation:
| CV-44
|-
| Service Entry:
| 2673
|-
| Disposition:
| Heavy Carrier
|-
| Length:
| 800 meters 
|-
| Mass:
| 28,000 tonnes
|-
| Max Velocity:
| 150 kps
|-
| Cruising velocity:
| 100 kps
|-
| Acceleration:
| 10 k/s^2
|-
| Max Y/P/R:
| 1/1/1 deg/s
|-
| Shields:
| 800 cm
|-
| Armor:
| 300 cm
|-
| Guns:
| Dual Mount Laser Turrets (11)
|-
| Missile Hardpoints:
| Capship Missile Launcher
|-
| Crew:
| unknown
|-
| Fighter Complement:
| 96
|-
| Missile Decoys:
| none
|-
| Jump Capable:
| Yes
|}


== Images ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
 
Image:WC4-Lexington.png|The ''TCS Lexington'' departs Confederation Headquarters in 2673.
Image:Lexingtonleaves.jpg|The ''TCS Lexington'' departs Confederation Headquarters in 2673.
Image:wc4concordia.jpg|The ''TCS Lexington'' circa 2673.
Image:wc4concordia.jpg|The ''TCS Lexington'' circa 2673.
Image:jumpsilenos.jpg|The ''Lexington'' is disabled by the fleeing ''BWS Intrepid''.
Image:WC4-SilenosJump.png|The ''Lexington'' was disabled by a prematurely detonated torpedo from Col Blair.
File:LexingtonCV44 Destroyed.jpg|If the player chooses he can destroy The Lexington. (Non canonical)
</gallery>


</gallery>
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Fleet Action]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: The Price of Freedom]]}}


[[category:Confederation Capital Ships by Name]]
[[category:Confederation Capital Ships by Name]]
[[Category:Confederation ships that served in the Terran-Kilrathi War]]
[[Category:Confederation ships that served in the Border Worlds Conflict]]

Latest revision as of 04:14, 22 October 2023

TCS Lexington (CV-44)
WC4 Confed Lexington.png
Type Concordia-class Fleet Carrier
Primary User Terran Confederation
Captains William Eisen

Hugh Paulsen

Service Terran-Kilrathi War

Border Worlds Conflict

Nicknames Lady Lex, Grey Ghost
General Characteristics
Length 800 meters
Mass 28,000 tonnes
Spacecraft Carried 96 (full-strength)
Performance
Maximum Yaw 1 dps
Maximum Pitch 1 dps
Maximum Roll 1 dps
Acceleration 10 k/s2
Velocity
Cruise 100 kps
Maximum 150 kps
Armament
Turrets
Dual Mount Laser Turrets (11)
Default Missile Loadout
Capship Missile Launcher
Components
Jump Drive Yes
Defense
Shields
Fore 800 cm equivalent
Aft 800 cm equivalent
Armor
Front 300 cm
Rear 300 cm
Side 300 cm


The TCS Lexington (CV-44) is a Concordia-Class Fleet Carrier in the service of the Terran Confederation. She is the eleventh Terran vessel to be named the "Lexington".

In the year 2668, the Lexington was receiving repairs in the Sol System when the Confederation received word that the Kilrathi had destroyed the colonies at Sirius and were now en route to Earth. The Third Fleet needed every available Terran vessel to come to their aid. Despite running on a single reactor and carrying a mere 57 fighters, the Lexington joined the battle and made herself a target for the enemy as a means to spread out their superior fleet.

By the time the Battle of Earth ended, the Lexington had sustained critical damage and fires spread across all decks. However, the hull of the vessel survived, and Confederation High Command decided that the vessel would be salvaged and rebuilt, even though it would turn out to be be cheaper to build a new carrier afresh.

By 2670, the Lexington had returned to service, fully updated and refurbished. Her extensive time in repair earned it the nickname "The Grey Ghost", since she was figuratively resurrected from the dead, and was put back into service before the end of the Kilrathi War.

By 2673, part of the ship had been taken over by Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn's researchers. The were evaluating Kilrathi technology and they had over a dozen Kilrathi fighters disassembled. They used a squadron of Hellcats and Thunderbolts for testing. The project was funded by black budget, and not even the Lexington's Captain Eisen was permitted in their sections. With part of the ship reserved for research, the Lexington only had 60 active pilots.

After Captain Eisen and a number of Lexington pilots, including Colonel Christopher Blair, defected to the Border Worlds, Captain Hugh Paulsen ordered the Lexington to pursue the BWS Intrepid without her escorts. Blair's wing hid in the upper atmosphere of Masa III, where they could remain hidden and strike the Lexington as she passed by. Blair disabled the carrier with a prematurely-detonated torpedo, crippling the ship while minimising potential casualties.

The Lexington was also known as the "Lady Lex".

Behind the Screens

In the game version of Wing Commander IV, the Lexington pursues the Intrepid into the Silenos System. The player can either destroy or disable her. Also, depending on whether the player decides to defect to the Border Worlds on the first or second opportunity, the final showdown between the Lexington and the Intrepid takes place either inside or outside the Silenos Nebula.

Images

  • The TCS Lexington departs Confederation Headquarters in 2673.

    The TCS Lexington departs Confederation Headquarters in 2673.

  • The TCS Lexington circa 2673.

    The TCS Lexington circa 2673.

  • The Lexington was disabled by a prematurely detonated torpedo from Col Blair.

    The Lexington was disabled by a prematurely detonated torpedo from Col Blair.

  • If the player chooses he can destroy The Lexington. (Non canonical)

    If the player chooses he can destroy The Lexington. (Non canonical)

Retrieved from "https://www.wcnews.com/wcpedia/index.php?title=TCS_Lexington_(CV-44)&oldid=61600"