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| {{infobox Ship
| | #redirect [[Plunkett-class heavy artillery cruiser]] |
| |faction = terran
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| |name = Plunkett-class cruiser
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| |type = Cruiser [[ship type:=Cruiser]]
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| |manufacturer =
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| |image = image:Wcsohud14.jpg|thumb|250px|right
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| |caption =
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| |primary user = [[main user:=Terran Confederation]]
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| |additional users =
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| |ships of the line = <BR>
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| * [[TCS Tereshkova|TCS ''Tereshkova'']]
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| * [[TCS Bannockburn|TCS ''Bannockburn'']]
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| * [[TCS Adelaide|TCS ''Adelaide'']]
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| |introduction = [[introduced:=2670s to 2681]]
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| |length = [[length:=1,200]]
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| |mass = [[mass:=200,000]]
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| |max velocity = [[max speed:=240]]
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| |cruise velocity = 240
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| |acceleration = 55
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| |max yaw = 5
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| |max pitch = 5
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| |max roll = 5
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| |turrets = <BR>
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| * Triple Mount [[Mk4 Heavy Plasma Cannon|Mk4 Heavy Plasma Cannon]] (1)
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| * Triple Mount [[Mk2 Heavy Particle Cannon|Mk2 Heavy Particle Cannon]] (3)
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| * Dual-Mount [[Tachyon Cannon|Tachyon Turret]] (6)
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| * Dual-Mount [[Heavy Laser Cannon|Heavy Laser Cannon]] (15)
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| |bridge armor = 2,800
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| |engine armor = 3,300
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| |shields = Phase
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| |fighter complement = Fighter 15 Shuttle 5
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| |decoys =
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| |cloak = NA
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| |jump drive = Yes
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| |crew = 800
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| |devices =
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| |source = [[source:=Wing Commander: Secret Ops]]
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| }}
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| 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.
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| 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 Heavy Laser and Tachyon turrets for anti-fighter/bomber protection of both itself and the larger fleet.
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| 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.
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| ==Class Overview==
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| ==Design and Construction==
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| [[Image:Wcsohud14.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A ''Plunkett'' class cruiser launching fighters and engaging Nephilim forces during the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector.]]
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| ==Service History==
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| 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.
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| 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]].
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| At least one Plunkett class cruiser was destroyed by Nephilim [[Manta|Mantas]] and a Hydra class cruiser in the [[Talos]] system when the Cerberus entered the system.
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| If [[Luyten Station]] is destroyed by Nephilim forces, the [[TCS Bannockburn]] is sent into Luyten from [[Sirius]] to assist the TCS Cerberus.
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| If the TCS Cerberus is forced to fall back to Sirius, [[TCS Adelaide]] will join it in the assault on the [[Proxima]] system.
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| ==Known Ships==
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| * [[TCS Plunkett|TCS ''Plunkett'']]
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| * [[TCS Tereshkova|TCS ''Tereshkova'']]
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| * [[TCS Bannockburn|TCS ''Bannockburn'']]
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| * [[TCS Adelaide|TCS ''Adelaide'']]
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| * [[TCS Farnahm|TCS ''Farnahm'']] (Where was this Plunkett encountered?)
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| == Possible Construction ==
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| * TCS ''Haise''
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| * TCS ''Mitchell''
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| * TCS ''Rukavishnikov''
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| * TCS ''Ivanov''
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| * TCS ''Popov''
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| * TCS ''Farkash''
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| * TCS ''Kubasov''
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| * TCS ''Aksyonov''
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| * TCS ''Pytlivy''
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| * TCS ''Raduga''
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| * TCS ''Rastoropny''
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| * TCS ''Razitelny''
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| * TCS ''Razyashchy''
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| * TCS ''Razumny''
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| * TCS ''Resitelny''
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| * TCS ''Retivy''
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| * TCS ''Revnostny''
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| * TCS ''Rezky''
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| * TCS ''Mogami''
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| * TCS ''Kumano''
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| * TCS ''Mikuma''
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| * TCS ''Atago''
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| * TCS ''Takao''
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| ==Material not Canonized==
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| ===Plunkett.doc===
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| ====Development====
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| Shortly after her commissioning, the Plunkett and two sister-ships (Cernan, Borman) were involved in a brief skirmish with a group of pirate corvettes. Through the course of the engagement, the Cernan and the Borman were destroyed as the faster and more maneuverable corvettes repeatedly flanked the two cruisers. The Plunkett was eventually able to force the remaining pirate vessels to disengage, and returned to port with heavy damage. Following this encounter, all the remaining ships in the class were scheduled for refit, which involved removing the two missile turrets, strengthening the pylon and mounting the particle cannons.
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| Specifications Note: The original layout of the Plunkett class cruisers mounted 2 anti-fighter missile turrets in place of the 2 particle cannon turrets on the center pylon.
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| ==References==
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| * Wing Commander: Prophecy
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| * Wing Commander: Secret Ops
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| * Star*Soldier Manual
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| * WCP SO NewShips.doc - WCP SO Dev Backup
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| * Plunkett.doc - source location unknown
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| ==Images==
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| <gallery>
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| Image:Wcsoplunkett-vdu.gif
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| image:Screen06.jpg|TCS Plunkett
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| </gallery>
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| [[Category:Confederation Capital Ship Class Names]]
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| [[category:Confederation Carriers]]
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