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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 are designed for both offensive and defensive actions with his large array of turrets.
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'' sports a heavy armament of three Triple Mount Heavy Particle Cannon turrets and one Triple Mount Heavy Plasma Cannon Turret for anti-capship operationsIn addition, 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.
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 WarFor 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.
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==
==Class Overview==


==Design and Construction==
==Design and Construction==


[[Image:Wcsohud14.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The ''TCS Plunkett''.]]
[[Image:Wcsohud14.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The ''TCS Plunkett''.]]


==Service History==
==Service History==
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Revision as of 01:36, 4 August 2017

Plunkett-class cruiser
Wcsohud14.jpg
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

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

The TCS Plunkett.

Service History

Known Ships

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