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{{infobox Fighter New
|faction = kilrathi
|faction = kilrathi
|name = Snakeir
|name = Snakeir
|type = [[Carrier]]
|type = [[ship type:=Carrier]]
|manufacturer = [[Nar Kiranka Clan]]
|manufacturer = [[Kiranka|Kiranka Clan]]
|primary user = [[user:=Kilrathi Empire]]
|image = image:wc1snakier.jpg
|image = image:wc1snakier.jpg
|introduction = 2649
|introduction = 2649
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[[Image:Wc1snakier4.gif|thumb|300px|right|Snakier-class Target Identification Shots.]]
[[Image:Wc1snakier4.gif|thumb|300px|right|Snakeir-class Target Identification Shots.]]


The [[Emperor of Kilrah]] personally commissioned the production of the Snakeir-class dreadnought line in 2649, among the heaviest battleships to enter service until the final stages of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. The dreadnoughts are built and manned only by members of the [[Nar Kiranka Clan]]. At least 51 were produced, of which seven were destroyed by [[2654]] (five in combat and two in accidents). As is often the case with [[Kilrathi]] capital ships, multiple sizes exist: the 915-meter long standard version and a huge three to four kilometer long command ship. No Snakeir-class ship has ever been captured.
The [[Joor'rad nar Kiranka|Emperor of Kilrah]] personally commissioned the production of the Snakeir-class [[ship type:=dreadnought]] line in 2649, among the heaviest battleships to enter service until the final stages of the [[Terran-Kilrathi War]]. The dreadnoughts are built and manned only by members of the [[Kiranka|Kiranka Clan]]. At least 51 were produced, of which seven were destroyed by [[2654]] (five in combat and two in accidents). As is often the case with [[Kilrathi]] capital ships, multiple sizes exist: the 915-meter long standard version and a huge three to four kilometer long command ship. No Snakeir-class ship has ever been captured.


Six years later, the massive battleship design was revised into a smaller, dedicated fleet carrier. The Empire deployed between four and ten of the carriers in late [[2654]] and early [[2655]]. They first saw action in the [[Ardai|Ardai System]], while combat testing the (at the time) new [[Hhriss|Hhriss-Class Fighter]]. Snakeir carriers went on to serve at the defense of [[Jakarta]] and with the strike fleets invading [[Firekka]].
Six years later, the massive battleship design was revised into a smaller, dedicated fleet carrier. The Empire deployed between four and ten of the carriers in late [[2654]] and early [[2655]]. They first saw action in the [[Ardai|Ardai System]], while combat testing the (at the time) new [[Hhriss|Hhriss-Class Fighter]]. Snakeir carriers went on to serve at the defense of [[Jakarta]] and with the strike fleets invading [[Firekka]].
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! Guns:
! Guns:
| Single mounted turreted laser (6) <br>
| [[Turreted_Laser|Single mounted turreted laser]] (6) <br>
Dual mounted [[Turreted Laser]] (11) <br>
[[Dual Laser Turret|Dual mounted Turreted Laser]] (11) <br>
Triple mounted turreted laser (1)
[[Triple mounted turreted laser]] (1)
| Single mounted turreted laser (42) <br>
| [[Turreted_Laser|Single mounted turreted laser]] (42) <br>
Dual mounted Turreted Laser (6) <br>
[[Dual Laser Turret|Dual mounted Turreted Laser]] (6) <br>
Antimatter Guns (2)  
[[Antimatter Gun]]s (2)  
| Single mounted turreted laser (42) <br>
| [[Turreted_Laser|Single mounted turreted laser]] (42) <br>
Dual mounted Turreted Laser (6) <br>
[[Dual Laser Turret|Dual mounted Turreted Laser]] (6) <br>
Antimatter Guns (2)  
[[Antimatter Gun]]s (2)  
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! Missiles:
! Missiles:
| Claw IR (2)
| [[Claw IR]] (2)
| Torpedo Tubes (14)
| [[Torpedo]] Tubes (14)
| Torpedo Tubes (14)
| [[Torpedo]] Tubes (14)
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== Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook ==
{{infobox Fighter New
|faction = kilrathi
|name = Snakeir-Class Super-Dreadnought
|image =
|caption =
|length = 915 meters
|mass = 67,000 tonnes
|max velocity = 150 KPS
|cruise velocity = 100 KPS
|guns = 42 Point-Defense<br>
6 [[Turreted Laser]]s
|missiles = 14 [[Torpedo]] Tubes
|fighter complement= Fighter Complement
|turrets =
|armor = Fore and aft meson shields<br>
28 cm fore/24 cm aft armor<br>
36 cm port and starboard armor
}}
The largest warship in the known Kilrathi arsenal, the Snakeir was first observed in battle in late 2649. It is believed to carry hangar space for at least 200 fighter craft. In addition to serving as a large carrier, its other purpose is to act as a space-to-planet missile platform, launching high-orbital and even interplanetary munitions at static targets. Recently, reports of long range, self-guided ship-killer torpedoes being launched from Snakeirs at Confed warships have filtered through.
The capacity and capabilities of the Snakeir are highly speculative, as an intact specimin has never been taken in combat. Extrapolating from known design specs of earlier Kilrathi warships, it probably has a complement of officers and crew between 400 and 600 strong, plus additional space for up to 500 warriors, trained to served both as pilots and as marines.
A Snakeir is usually accompanied by at least three destroyers or cruisers, with at least a dozen [[Krant]] escort fighters guarding the force at all times. It is usually found escorting Kilrathi transports to the front.
51 individual Snakeirs have been reported engaged in operations on the front, of which four are known to have been destroyed in battle, and two believed lost to accident or mishap. All known Snakeirs have born the markings of the imperial house, suggesting that the individual clans and worlds of the Empire do not sponsor Snakeir production, but that the Emperor has personally commissioned these ships for use in the Confed conflict.


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:joans-snakeir.jpg|Snakeir supplement from Joan's Fighting Ships circa 2655
Image:joans-snakeir.jpg|Snakeir supplement from Joan's Fighting Ships circa 2655
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{#set:source=[[Claw Marks]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander Movie]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook]]}}
{{#set:source=[[The Secret Missions 2: Crusade]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Freedom Flight]]}}


[[category:Kilrathi Capital Ship Class Names]]
[[category:Kilrathi Capital Ship Class Names]]
[[category:Kilrathi Carriers]]
[[category:Kilrathi Carriers]]
[[category:Kilrathi Dreadnoughts]]
[[Category: Ships]]

Latest revision as of 12:43, 19 October 2023

Snakeir
Wc1snakier.jpg
Type Carrier
Manufacturer Kiranka Clan
Primary User Kilrathi Empire
Introduction 2649




Snakeir-class Target Identification Shots.

The Emperor of Kilrah personally commissioned the production of the Snakeir-class dreadnought line in 2649, among the heaviest battleships to enter service until the final stages of the Terran-Kilrathi War. The dreadnoughts are built and manned only by members of the Kiranka Clan. At least 51 were produced, of which seven were destroyed by 2654 (five in combat and two in accidents). As is often the case with Kilrathi capital ships, multiple sizes exist: the 915-meter long standard version and a huge three to four kilometer long command ship. No Snakeir-class ship has ever been captured.

Six years later, the massive battleship design was revised into a smaller, dedicated fleet carrier. The Empire deployed between four and ten of the carriers in late 2654 and early 2655. They first saw action in the Ardai System, while combat testing the (at the time) new Hhriss-Class Fighter. Snakeir carriers went on to serve at the defense of Jakarta and with the strike fleets invading Firekka.

Major James Taggart led the first successful strike against a Snakeir - sacrificing a Rapier II and its pilot to destroy the carrier. Commodore Christopher Blair is credited with three confirmed Snakeir kills - the super-dreadnought KIS Grist'Ar'Roc, lured into a gravity well in the Sol System, and two carriers during the Firekka campaign.

Other notable Snakeir include the super-dreadnought KIS Shak'Ar'Roc, which led the fleet that attempted to capture the renegade TCS Olympus in 2654.

Snakeirs served throughout the remainder of the War, but were soon superseded by more modern carrier models like the Bhantkara.

Specifications

Source: Claw Marks Confed Handbook Movie
Class: Carrier Super Dreadnought Super Dreadnought
Length: 650 meters 915 meters 3,000 - 4,000 meters
Mass: 30,000 metric tonnes 67,000 metric tonnes 200,461 metric tonnes
Max Velocity: 150 kps 150 kps 150 kps
Cruise Velocity: 100 kps 100 kps 100 kps
Acceleration: Poor Poor Poor
Max Y/P/R: 1/1/1 dps 1/1/1 dps 1/1/1 dps
Fore Shield: 37.0 cm equivalent Meson Meson
Aft Shield: 37.0 cm equivalent Meson Meson
Front Armor: 28.0 cm 28.0 cm 28.0 cm
Right Armor: 36.0 cm 36.0 cm 36.0 cm
Left Armor: 36.0 cm 36.0 cm 36.0 cm
Rear Armor: 24.0 cm 24.0 cm 24.0 cm
Guns: Single mounted turreted laser (6)

Dual mounted Turreted Laser (11)
Triple mounted turreted laser (1)

Single mounted turreted laser (42)

Dual mounted Turreted Laser (6)
Antimatter Guns (2)

Single mounted turreted laser (42)

Dual mounted Turreted Laser (6)
Antimatter Guns (2)

Missiles: Claw IR (2) Torpedo Tubes (14) Torpedo Tubes (14)
Fighter Complement: 100 200 200
Crew: 400-600 400-600, 500 Marines 400-600, 500 Marines
Service Entry: 2655 2649 2649

Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook

Snakeir-Class Super-Dreadnought
Length 915 meters
Mass 67,000 tonnes
Max Velocity 150 KPS
Cruise Velocity 100 KPS
Guns 42 Point-Defense

6 Turreted Lasers

Missiles 14 Torpedo Tubes
Armor Fore and aft meson shields

28 cm fore/24 cm aft armor
36 cm port and starboard armor

Fighter Complement Fighter Complement



The largest warship in the known Kilrathi arsenal, the Snakeir was first observed in battle in late 2649. It is believed to carry hangar space for at least 200 fighter craft. In addition to serving as a large carrier, its other purpose is to act as a space-to-planet missile platform, launching high-orbital and even interplanetary munitions at static targets. Recently, reports of long range, self-guided ship-killer torpedoes being launched from Snakeirs at Confed warships have filtered through.

The capacity and capabilities of the Snakeir are highly speculative, as an intact specimin has never been taken in combat. Extrapolating from known design specs of earlier Kilrathi warships, it probably has a complement of officers and crew between 400 and 600 strong, plus additional space for up to 500 warriors, trained to served both as pilots and as marines.

A Snakeir is usually accompanied by at least three destroyers or cruisers, with at least a dozen Krant escort fighters guarding the force at all times. It is usually found escorting Kilrathi transports to the front.

51 individual Snakeirs have been reported engaged in operations on the front, of which four are known to have been destroyed in battle, and two believed lost to accident or mishap. All known Snakeirs have born the markings of the imperial house, suggesting that the individual clans and worlds of the Empire do not sponsor Snakeir production, but that the Emperor has personally commissioned these ships for use in the Confed conflict.




  • Snakeir supplement from Joan's Fighting Ships circa 2655

    Snakeir supplement from Joan's Fighting Ships circa 2655

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