| CRAFT ID: | Atlantic class heavy cruiser TL: 15 MCr54,365.091 (Cruiser) | |||
| HULL: | 67500/168750, Displacement=75000, Config=4S, Armour=70G (A), Loaded=860,702.46, Unloaded=671,353.6 | |||
| POWER: | 5333/10666, Fusion-F=1,440,000.Mw Duration=250hrs/10 days
Extended Endurance=437hrs/18 days
Scoops
Purifiers; whole tank in 12 hours
EM Mask
ExtEnd excludes: (0g) | |||
| DRIVES: | Jump=4 3375/6750, No avionics Maneuver=5G 9450/18900 Agility=0 | Speeds:
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| COMMUNICATIONS: | Radio-Syst x 1 | |||
| Meson-Syst x 1 | ||||
| Laser-Syst x 1 | ||||
| Maser-Syst x 1 | ||||
| Radio Jammer-Syst x 1 | ||||
| SENSORS: | A-EMS (FrOb) x 1 | |||
| A-EMS Jammer (FrOb) x 1 | ||||
| P-EMS (IntStlr) x 1 | ||||
| Hi-Dnst-F (1km) x 1 | ||||
| Neutrino-E (10 Kw) x 1 | ||||
| Sensor scans: AOS=R AOP=R POS=R POP=R PES=S PEP=R | ||||
| WEAPONS: | 750 hardpoints; 745 occupied; batteries bearing 75 % | |||
| Turrets: | ||||
| Triple Laser-13 x 210 in 21 batteries | ||||
| Triple Sand-10 x 165 in 30 batteries | ||||
| Bays: | ||||
| 50-ton Missile x 30 at Factor-9 | ||||
| 50-ton Fusion Gun x 6 at Factor-A | ||||
| Meson Spinal-N | ||||
| Missile magazine: HE= Atomic=50 b/r Total=75000 missiles. 1 b/r=1500 missiles | ||||
| Combat Statistics: | ||||
| Laser: Turrets: 9 Bty 21 (15) | ||||
| Missile: Bays: 9 Bty 30 (22) | ||||
| Sand: Turrets: 7 Bty 30 (22) | ||||
| Fusion: Bays: A Bty 6 (4) | ||||
| Meson: Spinal: N | 1 | |||
| SCREENS: | DefDM= 8 | |||
| Nuclear Damper F-9 x 1 | ||||
| Meson Screen F-6 x 1 | ||||
| CONTROL: | Computer=Model 9/fib x 3, Panels=Holographic Linked x 35666 Backup computer=Model 4/fib x 3 Lge holo x 10 HUD holo x 150 Airlock x 750 | |||
| CREW: | Crew=265 Bridge=17 Engineering=108 Gunners=55 Screen Ops=12 Flight=5 Maintainence=22 Command=36 Medical=2 Steward=8 | |||
| ACCOMMODATION: | Stateroom x 420 Emergency low (3) x 1 Std sickbay x 5 (medicomp) x 2 (theatre) x 2 (regrowth berth) x 10 | |||
| SUB CRAFT: | Shuttle x 1 95 tons Crew 2 TL 9 | |||
| Ship's Boat x 1 30 tons Crew 2 TL 9 | ||||
| G-Carrier x 1 8 tons Crew 1 TL 12 | ||||
| OTHER: | Cargo=151982Kl/11257 tons, EMLevel=Moderate Fuel=433125 Kl/32083 tons, ObjSize=Large One jump requires 63281KL/4687 tons of fuel Anti-hijack: Basic software x 1 Camera eye x 15000 + passive InfraRed x 15000 + light intensifier x 15000 Hatch controllers x 1 Gravity controllers x 1 Hull electrics x 30 Laser carbine x 15000 |
The Atlantic class heavy cruiser is typical of Imperial designs for such ships; a long flattened structure studded with weaponry, flaring aft for rudimentary control surfaces useful in fuel skimming. Weel-armed and well-armoured, it fulfills the basic design requirement of meeting the enemy and winning in battle. The class, however, is fast approaching obsolescence and is not the equal of more modern vessels. The slight drive disadvantages are telling in otherwise equal engagements, and make the class inferior enough to affect strategic judgements concerning its commitment. An upgrade program to enhance the class was considered, but decided against because of cost, although a number of enhanced prototypes have been reported. This class of cruiser has lately proven popular with the Navy for independent missions, especially beyond the Imperial borders. Used alone, the ships are capable of a variety of diplomatic and scientific operations. Used in squadrons, they provide a useful show of force or reinforcement for friendly client states. The ship's cargo hold can be used to barrack 100 marines plus small vehicles for small commando operations, boarding parties and ship defence. Reportedly, some examples of the class have been fitted with black globes; this has not been confirmed. Atlantic class CRs have been produced by a variety of yards throughout the Imperium, including within the Marches. Ling Standard Products built four examples at Mora/Mora between 1020-1030. The last Atlantic ever produces first flew in 1050 at Deneb. A total of 794 ships were ultimately produced, of whic approximately 500 remain operational. Depending on progress of heavy ship construction, and on the region, the cruiser may be considered a first or second line ship. They are being phased into the second line as rapidly as newer vessels become available. Approximately 60 Atlantics have been transferred, sold or loaned to client states of the Imperium. Recepients include several Vargr nations along Corridor, Aslan colonial governments allied to or friendly with the Imperium and many local human worlds within the Imperial sphere.