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|image = Image:WC1-Bengal.png|306px | |image = Image:WC1-Bengal.png|306px | ||
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|type = Strike Carrier | |type = Strike [[ship type:=Carrier]] | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = | ||
|primary user = Terran Confederation | |primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]] | ||
|additional users = | |additional users = | ||
|introduction = 2619 | |introduction = [[introduced:=2619]] | ||
|retirement = 2657 (last hull commissioned) | |retirement = 2657 (last hull commissioned?) | ||
|nicknames = | |nicknames = | ||
|length = 700 | |length = [[length:=700]] | ||
|mass = 80,000 | |mass = [[mass:=80,000]] | ||
|mass booster = | |mass booster = | ||
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|min velocity = | |min velocity = | ||
|cruise velocity = 100 | |cruise velocity = [[cruise speed:=100]] | ||
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|max velocity = 130 | |max velocity = [[max speed:=130]] | ||
|max afterburner velocity = | |max afterburner velocity = | ||
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|gunmounts = | |gunmounts = | ||
|turrets = Dual Laser | |turrets = [[Dual-Mount Laser Turret]]s (8) | ||
|missiles = | |missiles = | ||
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|left armor = 25 | |left armor = 25 | ||
|right armor = 25 | |right armor = 25 | ||
|image2 = Image:wc1bengal4.gif | |image2 = Image:wc1bengal4.gif | ||
|caption2 = Bengal-class Target Identification, circa 2654. | |caption2 = Bengal-class Target Identification, circa 2654. | ||
|source = [[Claw Marks]] | |source = [[source:=Claw Marks]] | ||
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The ''TCS Tiger's Claw'' was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a [[Kilrathi]] invasion force, liberated the [[Vega Sector]] in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of [[Goddard]] in 2655, and ensured the entry of the [[Firekkan]]s into the [[Terran Confederation]] later that year following a massive Kilrathi invasion. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the ''Claw'', including then-Lieutenant Colonel [[Christopher Blair]]. | The ''TCS Tiger's Claw'' was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a [[Kilrathi]] invasion force, liberated the [[Vega Sector]] in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of [[Goddard]] in 2655, and ensured the entry of the [[Firekkan]]s into the [[Terran Confederation]] later that year following a massive Kilrathi invasion. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the ''Claw'', including then-Lieutenant Colonel [[Christopher Blair]]. | ||
The final Bengal-class carrier was commissioned in [[2657]]. | The final Bengal-class carrier was due to be commissioned in [[2657]]. Surviving Bengals continued to serve the Confederation with distinction throughout the remainder of the Kilrathi War. ''[[TCS Wolfhound]]'' served into the late 2660s, notably at the [[Battle of Vukar Tag]] where she and the ''[[TCS Concordia]]'' were the only two Confederation carriers to escape undamaged. It served as Admiral [[Wayne Banbridge]]'s flagship before and during the battle. | ||
= Notable Vessels = | = Notable Vessels = | ||
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{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander]]}} | {{#set:source=[[Wing Commander]]}} | ||
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander Movie]]}} | {{#set:source=[[Wing Commander Movie]]}} | ||
{{#set:source=[[Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook]]}} | {{#set:source=[[Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook]]}} | ||
Revision as of 09:55, 11 October 2012
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| Type | Strike Carrier |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Introduction | 2619 |
| Retirement | 2657 (last hull commissioned?) |
| General Characteristics | |
| Length | 700 meters |
| Mass | 80,000 tonnes |
| Spacecraft Carried | 104 |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 1 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 1 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 1 dps |
| Acceleration | Poor |
| Velocity | |
| Cruise | 100 kps |
| Maximum | 130 kps |
| Armament | |
| Turrets | |
| Dual-Mount Laser Turrets (8) | |
| Components | |
| Jump Drive | Yes |
| Defense | |
| Shields | |
| Fore | 21 cm equivalent |
| Aft | 21 cm equivalent |
| Armor | |
| Front | 24 cm |
| Rear | 20 cm |
| Right | 25 cm |
| Left | 25 cm |
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| Bengal-class Target Identification, circa 2654. | |
| Source | Claw Marks |
| Work-in-progress, expect frequent changes. Help and feedback is welcome. See discussion page. |
History
The Bengal-Class Strike Carrier is a carrier-class warship that served with the Terran Confederation. It served with great distinction in the Terran-Kilrathi War and was among the Confederation's most reliable and iconic carrier designs.
The TCS Bengal was commissioned in 2619, the first in a series of "utility carriers" that would go on to serve in both independent and fleet roles for the duration of the Terran-Kilrathi conflict. The initial model of Bengal saw service throughout the Pilgrim conflict and the first years of the Terran-Kilrathi war. Generally outclassed by the Concordia-Class Fleet Carriers and the more common Yorktown-class ships, Bengals seemed doomed to spend their life as a second class support carrier.
However, in 2642, Terran Confederation military command authorized the conversion of remaining in-production hulls to a heavily revised second flight design. The first of the new ships, the TCS Tiger's Claw (CV-07), was commissioned at the Trojan IV shipyard two years later (2644). It was included in Joan's Fighting Spacecraft Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092.
The Tiger's Claw immediately began what would become one of the most storied individual combat records in history, routing a Kilrathi invasion force while still on her shakedown cruise. Minor design changes to subsequent Bengals reduced their total length to 690-meters, the TCS Kipling being the first Bengal to reflect these changes, and made the 700-meter Tiger's Claw the largest strike carrier in the fleet.
The Bengals were designed to undertake deep-space assaults against Kilrathi positions without the need for escorting vessels. These ships were designed as all-purpose vessels that could operate without escorts or assistance in combat.
The TCS Tiger's Claw was by far the most famous ship of this class. Among her exploits, she routed a Kilrathi invasion force, liberated the Vega Sector in 2654, destroyed the Kilrathi fleet responsible for the destruction of Goddard in 2655, and ensured the entry of the Firekkans into the Terran Confederation later that year following a massive Kilrathi invasion. Some of the finest pilots ever to serve in the Confederation Space Navy served aboard the Claw, including then-Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Blair.
The final Bengal-class carrier was due to be commissioned in 2657. Surviving Bengals continued to serve the Confederation with distinction throughout the remainder of the Kilrathi War. TCS Wolfhound served into the late 2660s, notably at the Battle of Vukar Tag where she and the TCS Concordia were the only two Confederation carriers to escape undamaged. It served as Admiral Wayne Banbridge's flagship before and during the battle.
Notable Vessels
- TCS Beacontree
- TCS Bengal (Class Leader)
- TCS Eagle's Talon
- TCS Exeter
- TCS Kipling
- TCS Kyoto
- TCS Tiger's Claw (Destroyed 2656)
- TCS Trafalgar (Destroyed 2654)
- TCS Wolfhound
- TCS Vanguard
Appearances
Confederation Handbook
Joan's Fighting Spacecraft - Vega Sector Supplement for 2654.092
TCS Bengal - TCS Tiger's Claw
Post-TCS Kipling Design
Joan's Ships of Known Space
Wing Commander/Super Wing Commander
Gallery
Bengal-class line drawing from Joan's Fighting Spacecraft (drawing is the TCS Tiger's Claw)
TCS Tiger's Claw as seen in Wing Commander Academy TV series
Tiger's Claw as seen in Super Wing Commander
TCS Tiger's Claw as seen in Super Wing Commander
TCS Tiger's Claw as seen in Super Wing Commander
Fan Art
Over the years many fans have contributed their artwork showcasing the Tiger's Claw.
