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The '''TCS Gwenhyvar''' was an [[Exeter-class Destroyer]] in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]] prior to the year 2652. | The '''TCS Gwenhyvar''' was an [[Exeter-class Destroyer]] in the service of the [[Terran Confederation]] prior to the year 2652. | ||
During the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]], the ''Gwenhyvar'' served loyally with Terran forces on the | During the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]], the ''Gwenhyvar'' served loyally with Terran forces on the front lines of the conflict. However, in 2652, the vessel disappeared. It was speculated that the vessel had been captured in dry dock by the [[Kilrathi Empire]], with some of its crew and fighter complement on board at the time. During the [[Vega Sector Campaign]], there were ongoing rumors that the ''Gwenhyvar'' was posing as a Terran vessel in order to lure in and ambush unsuspecting Confederation forces. | ||
During [[Operation Thor's Hammer]] in 2655, a Confederation vessel named the '''[[TCS Johann]]''' requested help from the ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'' while in the [[Jotunheim|Jotunheim System]]. They reported that they had accidentally wandered into [[Kilrathi]] territory and needed assistance in warding off an enemy ambush. Two pilots, Major [[Christopher Blair]] and 1st Lieutenant [[Mariko Tanaka]], responded to the distress call. Upon arrival, they discovered that the ''Johann'' was actually the ''Gwenhyvar'', and it launched Kilrathi-controlled [[F-44 Rapier II]]s to destroy the two pilots. The ambush failed, however, as Blair and Spirit were able to fight through the enemy fighter screen and destroy the ''Gwenhyvar'', ending the vessel's campaign of deceit. | During [[Operation Thor's Hammer]] in 2655, a Confederation vessel named the '''[[TCS Johann]]''' requested help from the ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]'' while in the [[Jotunheim|Jotunheim System]]. They reported that they had accidentally wandered into [[Kilrathi]] territory and needed assistance in warding off an enemy ambush. Two pilots, Major [[Christopher Blair]] and 1st Lieutenant [[Mariko Tanaka]], responded to the distress call. Upon arrival, they discovered that the ''Johann'' was actually the ''Gwenhyvar'', and it launched Kilrathi-controlled [[F-44 Rapier II]]s to destroy the two pilots. The ambush failed, however, as Blair and Spirit were able to fight through the enemy fighter screen and destroy the ''Gwenhyvar'', ending the vessel's campaign of deceit. | ||
Revision as of 15:09, 8 July 2010
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| Type | Destroyer |
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| Primary user | Kilrathi Empire |
The TCS Gwenhyvar was an Exeter-class Destroyer in the service of the Terran Confederation prior to the year 2652.
During the Terran-Kilrathi War, the Gwenhyvar served loyally with Terran forces on the front lines of the conflict. However, in 2652, the vessel disappeared. It was speculated that the vessel had been captured in dry dock by the Kilrathi Empire, with some of its crew and fighter complement on board at the time. During the Vega Sector Campaign, there were ongoing rumors that the Gwenhyvar was posing as a Terran vessel in order to lure in and ambush unsuspecting Confederation forces.
During Operation Thor's Hammer in 2655, a Confederation vessel named the TCS Johann requested help from the TCS Tiger's Claw while in the Jotunheim System. They reported that they had accidentally wandered into Kilrathi territory and needed assistance in warding off an enemy ambush. Two pilots, Major Christopher Blair and 1st Lieutenant Mariko Tanaka, responded to the distress call. Upon arrival, they discovered that the Johann was actually the Gwenhyvar, and it launched Kilrathi-controlled F-44 Rapier IIs to destroy the two pilots. The ambush failed, however, as Blair and Spirit were able to fight through the enemy fighter screen and destroy the Gwenhyvar, ending the vessel's campaign of deceit.
Upon returning to the Tiger's Claw, Blair and Tanaka reported their discovery to High Command, establishing the fate of the vessel.
Specifications
| Class: | Destroyer | |
| Length: | 360 meters | |
| Mass: | 8,000 metric tonnes | |
| Max Velocity: | 150 kps | |
| Cruise Velocity: | 100 kps | |
| Acceleration: | Poor | |
| Max Y/P/R: | 2/2/2 dps | |
| Fore Shield: | 25.0 cm equivalent | |
| Aft Shield: | 25.0 cm equivalent | |
| Front Armor: | 22.0 cm | |
| Right Armor: | 20.0 cm | |
| Left Armor: | 20.0 cm | |
| Rear Armor: | 20.0 cm | |
| Guns: | Single Mount Laser Turret (4) | |
| *Dual Mount Lasers Turret (6) | ||
| Triple Mount Laser Turret (1) | ||
| Missiles: | *1 Spiculum IR |
