Ralatha-class destroyer

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Ralatha-Class Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Primary User Kilrathi Empire
Length 394.2 meters
Mass 11,000 metric tonnes
Max Velocity 250 kps
Cruise Velocity 150 kps
Acceleration Poor
Max Y/P/R 1/1/1 Deg/s
Turrets Flak Cannons (2), Anti-Matter Guns (2)
Armor 500 cm fore/aft/sides
Shields Phase Shields
Fighter Complement 23
Jump Drive Yes




The Ralatha-class destroyer is a warship in the service of the Kilrathi Empire that saw much action during the Terran-Kilrathi War.

Overview

The Ralatha is a heavily-armed capital ship built to fill the role of a traditional destroyer, similar to its cousin, the Ralari. Its main purposes include the escort and defense of larger capital ships in the Kilrathi armada and assaults on on ships and stations operated by the Terran Confederation. It is well-defended and carries up to 23 fighters, making it a lethal foe.

History

The Ralatha took part in numerous campaigns during the Terran-Kilrathi War, and was very active in the Enigma Sector during the eleven-year campaign to conquer the sector. Ralathas took part in numerous offensives against Confederation bases and fleets, and were also heavily involved in quelling separatist movements on frontier planets like Ghorah Khar. However, the separatists themselves also managed to take possession of some of these warships, among the more famous examples being the KIS Shar N'Tanya.