Plunkett-Class Cruiser
| Plunkett-class cruiser | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Cruiser Cruiser |
| Manufacturer | ? |
| Primary User | Terran Confederation |
| Ships of the Line | |
| Introduction | 2670s to 2681 |
| General Characteristics | |
| Length | 1,200 meters |
| Mass | 200,000 tonnes |
| Crew | 800 |
| Spacecraft Carried | Fighter 15 Shuttle 5 |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Yaw | 5 dps |
| Maximum Pitch | 5 dps |
| Maximum Roll | 5 dps |
| Acceleration | 55 k/s2 |
| Velocity | |
| Cruise | 240 kps |
| Maximum | 240 kps |
| Armament | |
| Turrets | |
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| Components | |
| Cloaking Device | NA |
| Jump Drive | Yes |
| Source | Wing Commander: Secret Ops |
The Plunkett-class Cruiser was a class of Confederation capital ship that was in service during the Nephilim War. These cruisers were designed for provide significant support for both offensive and defensive actions.
The Plunkett comes equipped with a heavy armament of three Triple-Mount Heavy Particle Cannon turrets and one Triple-Mount Heavy Plasma Cannon turret. These turrets provide the cruiser with both significant anti-capship firepower and the ability to turn nearby space into a field of large plasma and particle balls lethal to most every fighter or bomber of the early Nephilim War. For added defense, this ship of the line is equipped with 21 Dual-Mount Point Defense Laser and Tachyon turrets for anti-fighter/bomber protection of both itself and the larger fleet.
For added operation capability, the cruiser can maintain a near full squadron of 15 fighters. This added functionality enhances the Plunkett's role as both fleet defender and battleship.
Class Overview
Design and Construction
Service History
Plunkett class cruisers along with the Murphy class destroyers formed main line of defense during the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector in the year 2681. Multiple engagements involved Plunketts fighting Nephilim capital ships including Hydra class cruisers.
In addition to the efforts of the pilots and crew of the TCS Cerberus, the Ella Starbase and Ella system were defended by Murphy class destroyers and several Plunkett class cruisers including the TCS Tereshkova.
At least one Plunkett class cruiser was destroyed by Nephilim Mantas and a Hydra class cruiser in the Talos system when the Cerberus entered the system.
If Luyten Station is destroyed by Nephilim forces, the TCS Bannockburn is sent into Luyten from Sirius to assist the TCS Cerberus.
If the TCS Cerberus is forced to fall back to Sirius, TCS Adelaide will join it in the assault on the Proxima system.
Known Ships
- TCS Plunkett
- TCS Tereshkova
- TCS Bannockburn
- TCS Adelaide
- TCS Farnahm (Where was this Plunkett encountered?)
Possible Construction
- TCS Cernan
- TCS Borman
- TCS Haise
- TCS Mitchell
- TCS Rukavishnikov
- TCS Ivanov
- TCS Popov
- TCS Farkash
- TCS Kubasov
- TCS Aksyonov
- TCS Pytlivy
- TCS Raduga
- TCS Rastoropny
- TCS Razitelny
- TCS Razyashchy
- TCS Razumny
- TCS Resitelny
- TCS Retivy
- TCS Revnostny
- TCS Rezky
- TCS Mogami
- TCS Kumano
- TCS Mikuma
- TCS Atago
- TCS Takao
References
- Wing Commander: Prophecy
- Wing Commander: Secret Ops
- Star*Soldier Manual
- WCP SO NewShips.doc
Images
TCS Plunkett
