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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 | 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. | 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. | ||
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Image:wc1exeter4.gif|Exeter-class Target Identification | Image:wc1exeter4.gif|Exeter-class Target Identification | ||
Image:Cm-exeter1. | Image:Cm-exeter1.png|Exeter-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft | ||
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[[Category:Confederation Capital Ship Class Names]] | [[Category:Confederation Capital Ship Class Names]] | ||
[[category:Confederation Destroyers]] | [[category:Confederation Destroyers]] |
Revision as of 13:51, 9 July 2010
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.
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Exeter-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft