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| {{infobox Ship
| | #redirect [[Plunkett-class heavy artillery cruiser]] |
| |faction = terran
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| |name = Plunkett class cruiser
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| |type = [[ship type:=Cruiser]]
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| |manufacturer =
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| |image = image:Wcsohud14.jpg|thumb|250px|right
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| |caption =
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| |primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
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| |additional users =
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| |ships of the line = <BR>
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| * [[TCS Tereshkova|TCS ''Tereshkova'']]
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| * [[TCS Bannockburn|TCS ''Bannockburn'']]
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| * [[TCS Adelaide|TCS ''Adelaide'']]
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| |introduction = [[introduced:=2670s to 2681]]
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| |length = [[length:=1,200]]
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| |mass = [[mass:=200,000]]
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| |max velocity = [[max speed:=240]]
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| |cruise velocity = 240
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| |acceleration = 55
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| |max yaw = 5
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| |max pitch = 5
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| |max roll = 5
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| |turrets = <BR>
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| * Triple Mount [[Mk4 Heavy Plasma Cannon|Mk4 Heavy Plasma Cannon]] (1)
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| * Triple Mount [[Mk2 Heavy Particle Cannon|Mk2 Heavy Particle Cannon]] (3)
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| * Dual-Mount [[Tachyon Cannon|Tachyon Turret]] (6)
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| * Dual-Mount [[Heavy Laser Cannon|Heavy Laser Turret]] (15)
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| |bridge armor = 2,800
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| |engine armor = 3,300
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| |shields = Phase
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| |fighter complement = Fighter 15 Shuttle 5
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| |decoys =
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| |cloak = NA
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| |jump drive = Yes
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| |crew = 800
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| |devices =
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| |source = [[source:=Wing Commander: Secret Ops]]
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| }}
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| The '''''Plunkett''''' class Cruiser was a class of Confederation capital ship that was in service during the [[Nephilim War]]. These cruisers were designed to provide significant support for both offensive and defensive actions.
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| During the events of the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector, [[Murphy|''Murphy'']] class destroyers and ''Plunkett'' class cruisers were instrumental in mounting a rapid defense of the sector. The heavy firepower of this cruiser class in combination with its fighter complement were effective but not infallible in engagements with [[Nephilim]] destroyers, cruisers, and their fighter complements.
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| As a result of the assistance of ''Plunkett'' class cruisers and ''Murphy'' class destroyers, the [[TCS Cerberus|''TCS Cerberus'']] was able to defend multiple systems within Sol Sector and eventually assault the [[Proxima]] Wormhole gate.
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| ==Design and Construction==
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| [[Image:Wcsohud14.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A ''Plunkett'' class cruiser launching fighters and engaging Nephilim forces during the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector.]]
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| The ''Plunkett'' class cruiser comes equipped with a heavy armament of three Triple-Mount Heavy Particle Cannon turrets and one Triple-Mount Heavy Plasma Cannon turret. These turrets provide the cruiser with both significant anti-capship firepower and the ability to turn nearby space into a field of large plasma and particle balls lethal to most every fighter or bomber of the early Nephilim War. For added defense, this ship of the line is equipped with 21 Dual-Mount Point Defense Heavy Laser and Tachyon turrets for anti-fighter/bomber protection of both itself and the larger fleet.
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| For added operational capability, the cruiser can maintain a near full squadron of 15 fighters. This added functionality enhances the ''Plunkett's'' role as both fleet defender and battleship.
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| ==Service History==
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| ''Plunkett'' class cruisers along with the ''Murphy'' class destroyers formed the main line of defense during the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector in the year 2681. Multiple engagements involved class cruisers fighting Nephilim capital ships including [[Hydra]] class cruisers.
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| In addition to the efforts of the pilots and crew of the ''TCS Cerberus'', the [[Ella Starbase]] and [[Ella]] system were defended by ''Murphy'' class destroyers and several ''Plunkett'' class cruisers including the [[TCS Tereshkova|''TCS Tereshkova'']].
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| At least one ''Plunkett'' class cruiser was destroyed by Nephilim [[Manta|Mantas]] and a Hydra class cruiser in the [[Talos]] system when the ''TCS Cerberus'' entered the system.
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| If [[Luyten Station]] is destroyed by Nephilim forces, the [[TCS Bannockburn|''TCS Bannockburn'']] is sent into Luyten from [[Sirius]] to assist the ''TCS Cerberus''.
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| If the TCS Cerberus is forced to fall back to Sirius, [[TCS Adelaide|''TCS Adelaide'']] will join it in the assault on the [[Proxima]] system.
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| ==Known Ships==
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| * [[TCS Plunkett|''TCS Plunkett'']]
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| * [[TCS Cernan|''TCS Cernan'']] - destroyed (Unpublished source)
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| * [[TCS Borman|''TCS Borman'']] - destroyed (Unpublished source)
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| * [[TCS Tereshkova|''TCS Tereshkova'']]
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| * [[TCS Bannockburn|''TCS Bannockburn'']]
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| * [[TCS Adelaide|''TCS Adelaide'']]
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| * [[TCS Farnahm|''TCS Farnahm'']] (Where was this Plunkett encountered?)
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| == Possible Construction ==
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| * TCS ''Haise''
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| * TCS ''Mitchell''
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| * TCS ''Rukavishnikov''
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| * TCS ''Ivanov''
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| * TCS ''Popov''
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| * TCS ''Farkash''
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| * TCS ''Kubasov''
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| * TCS ''Aksyonov''
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| * TCS ''Pytlivy''
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| * TCS ''Raduga''
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| * TCS ''Rastoropny''
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| * TCS ''Razitelny''
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| * TCS ''Razyashchy''
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| * TCS ''Razumny''
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| * TCS ''Resitelny''
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| * TCS ''Retivy''
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| * TCS ''Revnostny''
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| * TCS ''Rezky''
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| * TCS ''Mogami''
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| * TCS ''Kumano''
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| * TCS ''Mikuma''
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| * TCS ''Atago''
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| * TCS ''Takao''
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| ==Unpublished Material==
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| ===Plunkett.doc===
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| ====Development====
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| Shortly after her commissioning, the Plunkett and two sister-ships (Cernan, Borman) were involved in a brief skirmish with a group of pirate corvettes. Through the course of the engagement, the Cernan and the Borman were destroyed as the faster and more maneuverable corvettes repeatedly flanked the two cruisers. The Plunkett was eventually able to force the remaining pirate vessels to disengage, and returned to port with heavy damage. Following this encounter, all the remaining ships in the class were scheduled for refit, which involved removing the two missile turrets, strengthening the pylon and mounting the particle cannons.
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| Specifications Note: The original layout of the Plunkett class cruisers mounted 2 anti-fighter missile turrets in place of the 2 particle cannon turrets on the center pylon.
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| ==References==
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| * Wing Commander: Prophecy
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| * Wing Commander: Secret Ops
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| * Star*Soldier Manual
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| * WCP SO NewShips.doc - WCP SO Dev Backup
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| * Plunkett.doc - source location unknown
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| ==Images==
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| <gallery>
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| Image:Wcsoplunkett-vdu.gif
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| image:Screen06.jpg
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| </gallery>
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| [[Category:Confederation Capital Ship Class Names]]
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| [[category:Confederation Carriers]]
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