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{{InfoboxShip
 
{{InfoboxShip
 
|name    = Harp class Battleship
 
|name    = Harp class Battleship
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|aerodynam= [[Unstreamlined Hull]]  
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|aerodynam= [[Streamlined Hull]]  
 +
|agility  = 4
 
|alsosee  = [[Battleship]]
 
|alsosee  = [[Battleship]]
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|architect= Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
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|architect= 1,113.731
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|blueprint= No.
+
|blueprint= No
 
|canon    = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
 
|canon    = No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design.
 
|caption  = [[Distant Fringe]] vessel.
 
|caption  = [[Distant Fringe]] vessel.
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|cargo    = 0
+
|cargo    = 0.95
 +
|cost    = 111,373.134 (base) <br>[[MCr]]89,098.507 (qty)
 
|crew    = 766 <br>100 [[Marine]]s
 
|crew    = 766 <br>100 [[Marine]]s
−
|cost    = 111,373.134 (base) <br>[[MCr]]89,098.507 (qty)
 
 
|enlisted = 613
 
|enlisted = 613
 +
|EOS      = Still in active service.
 
|era      = 1105
 
|era      = 1105
 
|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard Shipyard]] v1.13 written by [[Andrea Vallance]].
 
|footnote = [[Starship]]s are designed with the [[Classic Traveller]] format, using [[High Guard Shipyard]] v1.13 written by [[Andrea Vallance]].
 
|g        = 4
 
|g        = 4
−
|hp      = 1000
+
|hp      = 1,000
 
|hpass    = 0
 
|hpass    = 0
−
|hull    = [[TBD Hull]]
+
|hull    = Wedge Hull
 
|illustration= No  
 
|illustration= No  
 
|image    = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
 
|image    = Distant Fringe Logo.gif
−
|IOC      = TBD
+
|IOC      = Unknown
 
|jump    = 2
 
|jump    = 2
−
|lpass    = <br>0
+
|lpass    = 0
 
|marines  = 100
 
|marines  = 100
−
|model    = [[Model/TBD]]
+
|model    = [[Model/6]] [[fib]]
 
|officers = 153
 
|officers = 153
 
|origin  = Distant Fringe
 
|origin  = Distant Fringe
−
|QSP      = Not Applicable
+
|QSP      = BM-0KS42
−
|ref      = [[Ron Kline Design]]
+
|ref      = Fan: [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]]
 
|size    = 100,000
 
|size    = 100,000
−
|size-cat = [[BCS]]
+
|size-cat = BCS
−
|tdes    = BB
+
|tdes    = BM
 
|TL      = 12
 
|TL      = 12
 
|type    = Battleship
 
|type    = Battleship
−
|usp      = TBD
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|usp      = BM-R1245F3-991106-888K9-1
 
|manufacturer= Various
 
|manufacturer= Various
 
}}
 
}}
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The [[Harp class Battleship]] is a [[warship]].
+
The [[Harp class Battleship]] is a heavy [[warship]].
 
* It is a [[military ship]] and a [[Battleship]].
 
* It is a [[military ship]] and a [[Battleship]].
−
 
+
* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Ships of the Distant Fringe]].
 +
* Please also see [[AAB]] article: [[Warships of the Distant Fringe]].
 +
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
−
Built to be the ships of the line for combat duty in the [[Far Home Sector]], capable of acting as a strategic deterrent in the [[Distant Fringe]].
+
It is a vessel with 4-G and J-2 performance with a [[streamlined]] hull. The fully streamlined, and armored needle/wedge structure hull is fitted with fuel scoops and on board fuel purification for wilderness ocean refueling. It has jump 2 range and 4 G acceleration with a 2 agility rating. It carries enough internal fuel for a jump 2 with a jump 1 reserve. They can carry a jump 2 drop tank as well for long range strikes into [[Sath Alliance]] territory when needed. It is tanker dependent for longer range fleet maneuvers. It carries a model 6 fib computer, a back up computer and extra screen generators in the event of battle damage.
 +
* It carries heavy armament and an extensive [[defensive suite]]. They are armed with two particle accelerator bays, two repulsor bays, five hundred triple sand caster turrets, one hundred and twenty triple beam laser turrets, and one hundred and twenty dual fusion gun turrets. There are fourteen heavy missile bays and the most powerful meson spinal mount in the sector.
 +
* It carries one company of 100 rapid response jump troops. It carries two 20 ton recovery boats to transport troops. They are supported by a squadron of ten 10 ton [[Fringian Light Fighter|light fighters]] and a platoon of 4 dton [[Grav tank]]s.
 +
* It has a 766 [[sophont]] [[crew]] and 100 [[marine]]s.
  
 
=== Image Repository ===
 
=== Image Repository ===
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Following the [[Imperial Navy]] and [[IISS]] [[Universal Ship Profile]] and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The [[small craft]] factor indicates the number of squadrons (...of ten [[subcraft]]) carried on the [[ship]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (...thousands of [[ton]]s) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
Following the [[Imperial Navy]] and [[IISS]] [[Universal Ship Profile]] and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The [[small craft]] factor indicates the number of squadrons (...of ten [[subcraft]]) carried on the [[ship]]. [[Ton]]nage on the [[universal ship profile]] is shown in [[kiloton]]s (...thousands of [[ton]]s) where necessary. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"  
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|-
 
!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
!colspan="3"|'''Basic Ship Characteristics''' {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 10 |version= Classic Traveller}}
 
|-
 
|-
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| 1.
 
| 1.
 
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
 
| [[Ton|Tonnage]] / [[Hull]]
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| TBD [[ton]]s.
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| 100,000 [[ton]]s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 2.
 
| 2.
 
| [[Crew]]
 
| [[Crew]]
−
| TBD [[crew]].
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| x866 [[crew]].
 +
* x100 marines
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 3.
 
| 3.
−
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]]
+
| [[Maneuver Drive|Performance]] / Engineering
 
| ''Propulsion:''
 
| ''Propulsion:''
−
* Jump-TBD
+
* [[Jump Drive|Jump]]-2 
−
* TBD-G acceleration
+
* 4-G acceleration
−
* Power Plant-TBD
+
* [[Power Plant]]-4
−
* TBD-EPs
+
* 5,000-[[EP]]s
−
* Agility-TBD
+
* [[Ship Agility|Agility]]-4
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 4.
 
| 4.
−
| [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
+
| Main Section / [[Ship's Computer|Electronics]]
−
| [[Model/TBD]] [[fib]] [[computer]].
+
| [[Model/6]] [[fib]] [[ship computer]].
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 5.
 
| 5.
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
 
| [[Ship's Hardpoint|Hardpoints]]
−
| xTBD [[hardpoint]]s.
+
| x1,000 [[hardpoint]]s.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 6.
 
| 6.
−
| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]]
+
| [[Ship's Weapon|Armament]] / [[Weapon]]ry
 
| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
 
| The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
−
* No information yet available.
+
* [[Laser]]s: 120 triple beam laser turrets, 12 Factor-8 batteries
 +
* [[Energy Weapon]]s: 120 dual fusion gun turrets, 12 Factor-8 batteries
 +
* [[Particle Accelerator]]s: two large Factor-8 particle accelerator bays
 +
* [[Meson Gun]]s: Factor K spinal mount
 +
* [[Missile Rack|Missile]]s: fourteen Factor-9 large missile bays
 +
* Other: None
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 7.
 
| 7.
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
 
| [[Ship's Defense|Defenses]]
−
| No information yet available.
+
| ''[[Ship's Defense|Defensive Equipment:]]''
 +
* [[Ship Armor]]s: factor 9 armor
 +
* [[Meson Screen]]s: x1 Factor-1 [[Meson Screen]]
 +
* [[Nuclear Damper]]s: x1 Factor-1 [[Nuclear Damper]]
 +
* [[Repulsor]]s: two large Factor-6 repulsor bays
 +
* Other: None
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 8.
 
| 8.
−
| [[Smallcraft|Craft]]
+
| [[Subcraft|Craft]] / [[Drone]]s
−
| TBD
+
| x10 10T [[Light Fighter]]s, x2 20T [[Recovery Boat]]s, x4 4T [[Grav Tank]]s, x70 [[Drop Capsule]]s
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 9.
 
| 9.
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
 
| [[Fuel Purification Plant|Fuel Treatment]]
−
| TBD
+
| ''[[Ship Equipment|Fueling Equipment]]:''
 +
* 35,000.0 tons of [[fuel]].
 +
** [[Fuel Scoop]]s
 +
** [[Fuel Treatment Plant]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 10.
 
| 10.
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
 
| [[Imperial Currency|Cost]]
−
| [[MCr]]TBD.
+
| [[MCr]]111,373.134
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 11.
 
| 11.
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
 
| [[Naval Architecture|Construction Time]]
−
| TBD months to build, TBD months in quantity.
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| 48 months to build, 44 months in quantity.
 
|-
 
|-
 
| 12.
 
| 12.
−
| Comments
+
| Remarks
−
| TBD
+
| ''[[Ship Equipment|Other Equipment]]:''
−
* Standard cargo capacity amounts to TBD.0 [[ton]]s.
+
* [[Cargo Bay]]: Standard cargo capacity amounts to 0.0 [[ton]]s.
 +
* Many [[Ship's Locker]]s
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
=== Hull / Engineering ===
+
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
−
It has jump 2 range and 4 G acceleration with a 2 agility rating.  It carries enough internal fuel for a jump 2 with a jump 1 reserve. They can carry a jump 2 drop tank as well for long range strikes into [[Sath Alliance]] territory when needed.  The fully streamlined, and armored needle/wedge structure hull is fitted with fuel scoops and on board fuel purification for wilderness ocean refueling.
+
Designed and built by [[Pador (world)|Pador]] after 208 weeks for the prototype and 167 weeks for the production models at huge expense. They are half the size of their big brothers the [[Pador class Dreadnought]]s. In keeping with the [[Pador Military Forces]] fleet's internal security mission, this class was designed with a defensive mindset. 9 in service. Built to be the ships of the line for combat duty in the [[Far Home Sector]], capable of acting as a strategic deterrent in the [[Distant Fringe]].
  
−
=== Main Section ===
+
=== Distant Fringe Vessels ===
−
It carries a model 6 fib computer, a back up computer and extra screen generators in the event of battle damage. It is tanker dependent for longer range fleet maneuvers. It carries one company of 100 rapid response jump troops.
+
The [[Distant Fringe]] is said to be a far [[trailing]]-[[rimward]] area inhabited by colonists and refugees originating on [[Terra (world)|Terra]]. The region is extremely isolated, separated from the rest of [[Charted Space]] by vast, almost uncrossable [[rift]]s that were once broached by a system of [[calibration Point]]s and the use of [[tanker]]s. Those few academics within [[Charted Space]] who have found references to the [[Distant Fringe]] regard it as little more than a tall tale. Likewise, many of the inhabitants of the [[Distant Fringe]] believe the existence of [[Charted Space]] to be mythical.{{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }}
  
−
=== Armament ===
+
[[Vessel]]s originating within the [[Distant Fringe]] are very rarely encountered outside of the region. However, [[misjump]]s do occur and [[Astrographic Phenomenon|anomalies]] with bizarre [[spacetime]] and [[Jumpspace]] effects exist: as such, [[Vessel|craft]] of this type are not entirely unknown within [[Charted Space]].{{Unpublished cite|author= [[Maksim-Smelchak]] }}
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They are armed with two particle accelerator bays, two repulsor bays, five hundred triple sand caster turrets, one hundred and twenty triple beam laser turrets, and one hundred and twenty dual fusion gun turrets.  There are fourteen heavy missile bays and the most powerful meson spinal mount in the sector.
 
  
−
=== Defenses ===
+
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
−
No information yet available.
+
''Vessel Peculiarities:'' No information yet available.  
−
 
 
−
=== Subcraft ===
 
−
It carries two 20 ton recovery boats to transport troops. They are supported by a squadron of ten 10 ton [[Fringian Light Fighter|light fighters]] and a platoon of 4 dton [[Grav tank]]s.
 
−
 
 
−
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
−
Designed and built by [[Pador (world)|Pador]] after 208 weeks for the prototype and 167 weeks for the production models at huge expense. They are half the size of their big brothers the [[Pador class Dreadnought]]s. In keeping with the [[Pador Military Forces]] fleet's internal security mission, this class was designed with a defensive mindset.
 
−
 
 
−
9 in service.
 
  
−
=== Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities ===
+
''Class Naming Practice/s:'' Each vessel within the class is named by the government of the [[polity|state]] that produces it. They generally draw on traditional naming protocols and it is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused.
−
No information yet available.  
+
* Individual vessels within the class are issued specific serial numbers and [[Transponder|transponder]] codes.
 +
* Naming a ship is considered a serious affair and is generally accompanied by a traditional ceremony, usually pouring a local beverage over the bows of the craft. Starfarers tend to be superstitious folk and a ship with a frivolous name is considered "unlucky".
  
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
 
=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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''[[Paramilitary Vessel]] - [[Scout/Courier]]:''
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{{:Referral-Table-Type-BM-Medium-Battleship}}
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# [[Type S class Scout/Courier]]
 
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## [[Asia class Scout]]
 
  
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Sources
 
{{Sources
 
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
 
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page= 20-37 |version= Classic Traveller}} (Design Sequence Used)
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|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
 
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]]
 
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis), Captain, and Lead Naval Architect [[Ronald B. Kline, Jr.]] of the [[Imperial Navy]]
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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|S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
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|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]], Emeritus
 
}}
 
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[[Category: Distant Fringe]]
 
[[Category: Distant Fringe]]
 
[[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]]
 
[[Category: Distant Fringe Ship]]
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[[Category: Pador Military Forces]]
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[[Category: Pador Military Forces Ship]]
 
[[Category: Ron Kline Design]]
 
[[Category: Ron Kline Design]]
 
{{LEN|Ship}}
 
{{LEN|Ship}}

Latest revision as of 13:40, 10 November 2025

Harp class Battleship
Distant Fringe Logo.gif
Distant Fringe vessel.
Type: BM Battleship
Category BCS
Size 100,000 Tons
Hull Configuration Wedge Hull
Streamlining Streamlined Hull
Tech Level TL–12
Engineering
Computer Model/6 fib
Jump J-2
Maneuver 4 G
Armaments
Hardpoints 1,000
Accommodations
Staterooms 0
Personnel
Crew 766
100 Marines
    Officers 153
    Enlisted 613
    Marines 100
High/Mid Passengers 0
Payload
Cargo 0.95 Tons
Fuel tank 0 Tons
Construction
Origin Distant Fringe
Year Operational Unknown
End of Service Still in active service.
Price
Cost MCr111,373.134 (base)
MCr89,098.507 (qty)
Architect fee MCr1,113.731
Statistics
Quick Ship Profile BM-0KS42
Images
Blueprint No
Illustration No
Source
Also see Battleship
Canon Published, fan design
Era 1105
Reference Fan: Ronald B. Kline, Jr.
Starships are designed with the Classic Traveller format, using High Guard Shipyard v1.13 written by Andrea Vallance.

The Harp class Battleship is a heavy warship.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

It is a vessel with 4-G and J-2 performance with a streamlined hull. The fully streamlined, and armored needle/wedge structure hull is fitted with fuel scoops and on board fuel purification for wilderness ocean refueling. It has jump 2 range and 4 G acceleration with a 2 agility rating. It carries enough internal fuel for a jump 2 with a jump 1 reserve. They can carry a jump 2 drop tank as well for long range strikes into Sath Alliance territory when needed. It is tanker dependent for longer range fleet maneuvers. It carries a model 6 fib computer, a back up computer and extra screen generators in the event of battle damage.

  • It carries heavy armament and an extensive defensive suite. They are armed with two particle accelerator bays, two repulsor bays, five hundred triple sand caster turrets, one hundred and twenty triple beam laser turrets, and one hundred and twenty dual fusion gun turrets. There are fourteen heavy missile bays and the most powerful meson spinal mount in the sector.
  • It carries one company of 100 rapid response jump troops. It carries two 20 ton recovery boats to transport troops. They are supported by a squadron of ten 10 ton light fighters and a platoon of 4 dton Grav tanks.
  • It has a 766 sophont crew and 100 marines.

Image Repository[edit]

No information yet available.

General Description & Deck Plans[edit]

No information yet available.

Basic Ship Characteristics[edit]

Following the Imperial Navy and IISS Universal Ship Profile and data, additional information is presented in the format shown here. The small craft factor indicates the number of squadrons (...of ten subcraft) carried on the ship. Tonnage on the universal ship profile is shown in kilotons (...thousands of tons) where necessary. [1]

Basic Ship Characteristics [2]
No. Category Remarks
1. Tonnage / Hull 100,000 tons.
2. Crew x866 crew.
  • x100 marines
3. Performance / Engineering Propulsion:
4. Main Section / Electronics Model/6 fib ship computer.
5. Hardpoints x1,000 hardpoints.
6. Armament / Weaponry The normal weapons fit-out for it is:
7. Defenses Defensive Equipment:
8. Craft / Drones x10 10T Light Fighters, x2 20T Recovery Boats, x4 4T Grav Tanks, x70 Drop Capsules
9. Fuel Treatment Fueling Equipment:
10. Cost MCr111,373.134
11. Construction Time 48 months to build, 44 months in quantity.
12. Remarks Other Equipment:

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Designed and built by Pador after 208 weeks for the prototype and 167 weeks for the production models at huge expense. They are half the size of their big brothers the Pador class Dreadnoughts. In keeping with the Pador Military Forces fleet's internal security mission, this class was designed with a defensive mindset. 9 in service. Built to be the ships of the line for combat duty in the Far Home Sector, capable of acting as a strategic deterrent in the Distant Fringe.

Distant Fringe Vessels[edit]

The Distant Fringe is said to be a far trailing-rimward area inhabited by colonists and refugees originating on Terra. The region is extremely isolated, separated from the rest of Charted Space by vast, almost uncrossable rifts that were once broached by a system of calibration Points and the use of tankers. Those few academics within Charted Space who have found references to the Distant Fringe regard it as little more than a tall tale. Likewise, many of the inhabitants of the Distant Fringe believe the existence of Charted Space to be mythical.[3]

Vessels originating within the Distant Fringe are very rarely encountered outside of the region. However, misjumps do occur and anomalies with bizarre spacetime and Jumpspace effects exist: as such, craft of this type are not entirely unknown within Charted Space.[4]

Class Naming Practice/s & Peculiarities[edit]

Vessel Peculiarities: No information yet available.

Class Naming Practice/s: Each vessel within the class is named by the government of the state that produces it. They generally draw on traditional naming protocols and it is not uncommon for a historical class name to be reused.

  • Individual vessels within the class are issued specific serial numbers and transponder codes.
  • Naming a ship is considered a serious affair and is generally accompanied by a traditional ceremony, usually pouring a local beverage over the bows of the craft. Starfarers tend to be superstitious folk and a ship with a frivolous name is considered "unlucky".

Selected Variant Types & Classes[edit]

Military Ship - Warship - Medium Battleship:

  1. Type BM class Medium Battleship
    1. Connecticut class Medium Battleship
    2. Cordell class Battleship
    3. Dauntless class Battleship
    4. Domain class Medium Battleship
    5. Grendal class Battleship
    6. Harp class Battleship
    7. Hedron class Battleship
    8. Howe class Battleship
    9. Illinois class Battleship
    10. Jeremiah O'Brien class Battleship
    11. Joyeuse class Battleship
    12. Kalere class Dreadnought
    13. Kearsage class Battleship
    14. Maine class Battleship
    15. Malos Lobos class Battleship
    16. Minsk class Medium Battleship
    17. Murrain class Medium Battleship
    18. Prince Colin III class Medium Battleship
    19. Sylea class Battleship
    20. Sylean class Battleship
    21. Tenjada class Battleship
    22. Vander class Battleship
    23. Virginia class Battleship

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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  1. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
  2. ↑ Timothy B. Brown. Fighting Ships (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), 10.
  3. ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
  4. ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
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