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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 = [[ship type:=Cruiser]]
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| |manufacturer =
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| |image = image:Plunkett.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 Turret]] (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 to provide significant support for both offensive and defensive actions.
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| During the events of the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector, [[Murphy|''Murphy'']] class destroyers and ''Plunkett'' class cruisers were instrumental in mounting a rapid defense of the sector. The heavy firepower of this cruiser class in combination with its fighter complement were effective but not infallible in engagements with [[Nephilim]] destroyers, cruisers, and their fighter complements.
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| As a result of the assistance of ''Plunkett'' class cruisers and ''Murphy'' class destroyers, the [[TCS Cerberus|''TCS Cerberus'']] was able to defend multiple systems within Sol Sector and eventually assault the [[Proxima]] Wormhole gate.
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| ==Design and Construction==
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| [[Image:Plunkett-DevDoc.jpg|thumb|300px|left|''Plunkett'' class cruiser side-on]] | |
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| The ''Plunkett'' class cruiser was originally designed for fleet defense with moderately heavy anti-capship armament. The first block employed a large array of point defense turrets, two anti-fighter missile turrets on the center pylon, and a pair of Triple-Mount Turrets (the forward turret equipped with Heavy Particle Cannons and the Dorsal chin turret armed with Heavy Plasma Cannons).
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| This original design, however, proved inadequate when the [[TCS Plunkett|''TCS Plunkett'']] and her sister ships [[TCS Cernan|''TCS Cernan'']] and [[TCS Borman|''TCS Borman'']] engaged a group of pirate corvettes. Both the ''TCS Cernan'' and ''TCS Borman'' were destroyed while the Plunkett survived with major damage. The greater of maneuverability of the corvettes prevented the cruisers from effectively engaging the smaller vessels. This weakness resulted in a partial redesign of the cruiser's armament.
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| This second armament design was implemented on both new ''Plunkett'' class cruisers and refitted on those currently commissioned. This design replaced the central missile turrets with a pair of Triple-Mount Heavy Particle Cannon turrets. The combination of four heavy turrets provides the cruiser with significant anti-capship firepower at a greater firing arc. In addition, these turrets can be employed against fighters turning nearby space into a lethal field of large plasma and particle spheres.
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| For anti-fighter/bomber defense, this ship-of-the-line is outfitted with 15 Dual-Mount Point Defense Heavy Laser turrets and 6 Dual-Mount Tachyon Cannon turrets. Along the forward port and starboard sides are four galleries of 3 Dual-Mount Heavy Laser turrets and one rear-most Dual-Mount Tachyon Cannon turret. Around the engine nacelle are pair of the Dual-Mount Tachyon Cannon turrets (ventral and dorsal) and a pair Dual-Mount Heavy Laser turrets (port and starboard). A rear-facing Dual-Mount Heavy Laser turret is located at the bottom of the central plyon just above the Heavy Particle Cannon turret. This vast array of turrets offers significant protection for the both the cruiser and the larger fleet.
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| For added operational capability, the cruiser is designed to maintain a near full squadron of 15 fighters/bombers. This added functionality enhances the ''Plunkett's'' current role as both fleet defender and battleship.
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| ==Service History==
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| [[Image:Wcsohud14.jpg|thumb|200px|left|A ''Plunkett'' class cruiser launching fighters and engaging Nephilim forces during the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector.]]
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| ''Plunkett'' class cruisers along with the ''Murphy'' class destroyers formed the main line of defense during the Nephilim Incursion into Sol Sector in the year 2681. Multiple engagements involved class cruisers 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|''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 ''TCS Cerberus'' entered the system.
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| If [[Luyten Station]] is destroyed by Nephilim forces, the [[TCS Bannockburn|''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|''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 Cernan|''TCS Cernan'']] - destroyed (Unpublished source)
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| * [[TCS Borman|''TCS Borman'']] - destroyed (Unpublished source)
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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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| ==Unpublished Material==
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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
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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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