TCS Tiger’s Claw
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 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 Tiger Claw but commissioned as Tiger’s Claw with the latter being what appeared on her hull.
| Stat | TCS Tiger's Claw |
|---|---|
| Designation: | CV-07 |
| Service Entry: | 2644 |
| Disposition: | Lost on 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 Tiger's Claw has appeared in more Wing Commander products than any other ship. She 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)
