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'''TCS ''Tiger's Claw''''' was a [[Terran Confederation|Confederation]] [[Bengal-Class]] strike carrier having one of the most storied commissions in Confederation history. For example the famous carrier was responsible for routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise. | The '''TCS ''Tiger's Claw''''' was a [[Terran Confederation|Confederation]] [[Bengal-Class]] strike carrier having one of the most storied commissions in Confederation history. For example the famous carrier was responsible for routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise. | ||
TCS ''Tiger's Claw'' was assigned to the [[Vega Sector]] for many years and was a key part of several military actions including [[Custer's Carnival]] and the [[Goddard Campaign]]. Unfortunately, when ''Tiger's Claw'' was reassigned to the [[Enigma sector]], the ship was destroyed by stealth fighters while on approach to [[K'tithrak Mang]]. | The TCS ''Tiger's Claw'' was assigned to the [[Vega Sector]] for many years and was a key part of several military actions including [[Custer's Carnival]] and the [[Goddard Campaign]]. Unfortunately, when the ''Tiger's Claw'' was reassigned to the [[Enigma sector]], the ship was destroyed by stealth fighters while on approach to [[K'tithrak Mang]]. | ||
Some controversy arose over the proper name of the ship as numerous sources - including documents written by the carrier’s pilots and crew - referred to the ship as simply ''Tiger Claw'' rather than the possessive ''Tiger's Claw''. This stems from the ship having been laid down as ''Tiger Claw'' but commissioned as ''Tiger’s Claw'' with the latter being what appeared on her hull. | Some controversy arose over the proper name of the ship as numerous sources - including documents written by the carrier’s pilots and crew - referred to the ship as simply the ''Tiger Claw'' rather than the possessive ''Tiger's Claw''. This stems from the ship having been laid down as the ''Tiger Claw'' but commissioned as the ''Tiger’s Claw'' with the latter being what appeared on her hull. | ||
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== Alternate History (The Real World) == | == Alternate History (The Real World) == | ||
TCS ''Tiger's Claw'' has appeared in more Wing Commander products than any other ship. ''Tiger's Claw'' is the main carrier in Wing Commander and its add-ons, and is seen in the opening Wing Commander II cinematic where she is destroyed by stealth fighters. She also appears in the the animated television series Wing Commander Academy as well as the Wing Commander feature film. | The TCS ''Tiger's Claw'' has appeared in more Wing Commander products than any other ship. The''Tiger's Claw'' is the main carrier in Wing Commander and its add-ons, and is seen in the opening Wing Commander II cinematic where she is destroyed by stealth fighters. She also appears in the the animated television series Wing Commander Academy as well as the Wing Commander feature film. | ||
== Cited Works == | == Cited Works == | ||
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*[[Star*Soldier]] (Arena Manual) | *[[Star*Soldier]] (Arena Manual) | ||
[[category:Carriers]] [[category:Terran Capital Ships]] | [[category:Carriers]] [[category:Capital Ships]] [[category:Terran Capital Ships]] | ||
Revision as of 21:24, 24 August 2007
The TCS Tiger's Claw was a Confederation Bengal-Class strike carrier having one of the most storied commissions in Confederation history. For example the famous carrier was responsible for routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise.
The TCS Tiger's Claw was assigned to the Vega Sector for many years and was a key part of several military actions including Custer's Carnival and the Goddard Campaign. Unfortunately, when the Tiger's Claw was reassigned to the Enigma sector, the ship was destroyed by stealth fighters while on approach to K'tithrak Mang.
Some controversy arose over the proper name of the ship as numerous sources - including documents written by the carrier’s pilots and crew - referred to the ship as simply the Tiger Claw rather than the possessive Tiger's Claw. This stems from the ship having been laid down as the Tiger Claw but commissioned as the Tiger’s Claw with the latter being what appeared on her hull.
| Stat | TCS Tiger's Claw |
|---|---|
| Designation: | CV-07 |
| Service Entry: | 2644 |
| Lost: | 2656.056 |
| Length: | 700 meters |
| Mass: | 80,000 tonnes |
| Max Velocity: | 130 kps |
| Cruising velocity: | 100 kps |
| Acceleration: | Poor |
| Max Y/P/R: | 1/1/1 deg/s |
| Shields: | 21 cm |
| Armor: | 94 cm |
| Guns: | Dual Mount Laser Turret(8), Dual Mount Laser Battery (20) |
| Missile Hardpoints: | Torpedo Tube(40) |
| Crew: | 750 |
| Fighter Complement: | 104 |
| Missile Decoys: | none |
| Jump Capable: | Yes |
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Alternate History (The Real World)
The TCS Tiger's Claw has appeared in more Wing Commander products than any other ship. TheTiger's Claw is the main carrier in Wing Commander and its add-ons, and is seen in the opening Wing Commander II cinematic where she is destroyed by stealth fighters. She also appears in the the animated television series Wing Commander Academy as well as the Wing Commander feature film.
Cited Works
- Claw Marks (WC1 Manual)
- Wing Commander
- Wing Commander II
- Star*Soldier (Arena Manual)
