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The Kilrathi '''Ralarrad-class Light/Escort Destroyer''' was a light destroyer in the service of the [[Kilrathi Empire]]. They entered service sometime in the year 2669 or earlier.
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==About==
The Kilrathi '''Ralarrad-class Light/Escort Destroyer''' was a light destroyer in the service of the [[Kilrathi Empire]].  
In the later stages of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]], the [[Kilrathi]] desperately needed to deploy more ships into their fleet, which brought the production of the '''Ralarrad-class Light/Escort Destroyer'''. These light destroyers were deployed shortly before the [[Battle of Earth]] and was mainly used for escorts of convoys, carriers or task forces. While it is unknown how many fighters they carried, a reasonable estimate would be around a dozen. They also carried a crew of about 132 Kilrathi. These destroyers were seen on several occasions in [[Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger]]. Although not as strong as the Kilrathi Heavy Destroyers, the light/escort destroyers performed their job well. When the Kilrathi War ended, all remaining light/escort destroyers would be refitted for peace time. These destroyers would continue service after the Terran-Kilrathi War as escort destroyers for Kilrathi convoys or transports.  


The Light/Escort destroyers were not as large as the Heavy Destroyers. The light destroyers had a length of four hundred and fifty meters (eighty meters smaller than the heavy destroyer) and weighed about seventeen thousand metric tonnes (two thouasand metric tonnes less than the heavy destroyer). The Kilrathi light destroyers had eight heavy laser turrets in its arsenal for combating against smaller Confederation capital ships and starfighters. It was also capable of carrying cruise missiles when necessary.
==Class Overview==
[[image:Wc3kilrathidestroyer.png|right|300px|thumb|Ralarrad-Class Light Destroyer Target Designation, circa 2669.]]


One notable Ralarrad was the vessel that attacked Locanda IV during [[Operation: Unseen Death]], the Kilrathi operation to eradicate the [[Locanda System]]. This ship fired five biological warheads at the planet while [[Terran Confederation|Confed]] pilots tried to stop them, causing a virus to spread across the whole system and render it infectious.
Ralarrad-Class light destroyers were an essential part of Kilrathi task forces. They were also used in a variety of other roles that ranged from convoy escort to capital ship interdiction. Although not as strong as the Kilrathi [[Ralaxath-Class Heavy Destroyer]], Ralarrad-Class light destroyers were potent capital ships in their own right.


Dozens of these vessels made up the Kilrathi Grand Armada that was assigned to destroy Earth in mid-2669. Fortunately, Colonel [[Christopher "Maverick" Blair|Christopher Blair]] delivered the [[Temblor Bomb]] to [[Kilrah]] two days before the attack, destroying the planet and sending these fearsome ships careening into space where they were all destroyed.
The Kilrathi light destroyers had eight heavy laser turrets in its arsenal for combating smaller Confederation capital ships and starfighters. It was also capable of carrying anti-capital ship missiles.
 
Ralarrad-Class destroyers host a small starfighter complement.
 
==History==
One notable Ralarrad was the vessel that attacked Locanda IV during [[Operation Unseen Death]], a Kilrathi operation to eradicate life in the [[Locanda|Locanda System]]. This ship fired five biological warheads at the planet and [[Terran Confederation]] pilots attempted to intercept them, however the missiles ultimately reached their target and infected Locanda IV. The system was thereby quarantined by the Confederation.
 
Ralarrads were encountered on may occasions by the Confederation, usually escorting convoys or patrolling star systems. The pilots of the ''[[TCS Victory]]'' encountered many such destroyers, destroying several of them in campaigns such as the [[Battle of Ariel]].


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
*[http://www.wcnews.com/ships2/wc3lightdestroyer.shtml Wing Commander CIC]
*[https://www.wcnews.com/ships2/wc3lightdestroyer.shtml Wing Commander CIC]


[[Category:Capital Ships]]
[[category:Kilrathi Capital Ship Class Names]]
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Ralarrad
Wc3lightdestroyer.png
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Kilrathi


The Kilrathi Ralarrad-class Light/Escort Destroyer was a light destroyer in the service of the Kilrathi Empire.

Class Overview

Ralarrad-Class Light Destroyer Target Designation, circa 2669.

Ralarrad-Class light destroyers were an essential part of Kilrathi task forces. They were also used in a variety of other roles that ranged from convoy escort to capital ship interdiction. Although not as strong as the Kilrathi Ralaxath-Class Heavy Destroyer, Ralarrad-Class light destroyers were potent capital ships in their own right.

The Kilrathi light destroyers had eight heavy laser turrets in its arsenal for combating smaller Confederation capital ships and starfighters. It was also capable of carrying anti-capital ship missiles.

Ralarrad-Class destroyers host a small starfighter complement.

History

One notable Ralarrad was the vessel that attacked Locanda IV during Operation Unseen Death, a Kilrathi operation to eradicate life in the Locanda System. This ship fired five biological warheads at the planet and Terran Confederation pilots attempted to intercept them, however the missiles ultimately reached their target and infected Locanda IV. The system was thereby quarantined by the Confederation.

Ralarrads were encountered on may occasions by the Confederation, usually escorting convoys or patrolling star systems. The pilots of the TCS Victory encountered many such destroyers, destroying several of them in campaigns such as the Battle of Ariel.

Specifications

Class: Light Destroyer
Length: 450 meters
Mass: 17,000 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 180 kps
Cruise Velocity: 150 kps
Acceleration: Poor (10 k/s^2)
Maximum Y/P/R: 15/15/15 deg/s
Fore Shield: 1500 cm (Phase Shields)
Aft Shield: 1500 cm (Phase Shields)
Front Armor: 1,000 cm
Right Armor: 1,000 cm
Left Armor: 1,000 cm
Rear Armor: 1,000 cm
Guns: 8 Laser Turrets Classified

Sources

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