Atlantic class Heavy Cruiser
| Atlantic | |
|---|---|
| Type: CR Heavy Cruiser | |
| Size | 75,000 Tons |
| Hull Configuration | [[{{{hull}}}]] |
| Tech Level | TL–15 |
| Engineering | |
| Computer | |
| Jump | J-4 |
| Maneuver | 5 G |
| Armaments | |
| Hardpoints | |
| Accommodations | |
| Staterooms | 0 |
| Personnel | |
| Crew | 492 |
| High/Mid Passengers | 0 |
| Payload | |
| Cargo | 200 Tons |
| Fuel tank | 0 Tons |
| Construction | |
| Origin | Third Imperium |
| Price | |
| Cost | MCr0 |
| Source | |
| Canon | Unpublished, fan design |
The Atlantic class heavy cruiser is typical of the Imperial designs for such ships: A long flattened structure studded with weaponry, flaring aft for rudimentary control surfaces useful in fuel skimming. Well-armed and well-armored, it fulfills the basic design requirement of meeting the enemy and winning in battle.
The Atlantic class, however, is fast approaching obsolesence, and is not the equal of more modern vessels in the Imperium and neighboring regions. The slight disadvantage of 5G acceleration and agility 5 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 was 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. Uded alone, the ships are capable of a variety of diplomatic and scientific operations. Used in squadrons, they provide a useful show of force or reinformcements for friendly client-states. The ship's cargo hodl can be used to barrack up to 100 marines for small commando operations, boarding parties, and general ship defense.
Reportedly, some examples of the Atlantic class have been fitted with black globe generators. This has not been confirmed.
Construction: Atlantic class heavy cruisers were produced by a variety of yards throughout the Imperium, including within the Spinward Marches. Ling-Standard Products constructed four examples at Mora in the period 1020 to 1030. The last Atlantic to be produced first flew in 1050 at Deneb.
A total of 794 ships were ultimately produced, of whic 500 remain in service. Depending upon progress in current ship construction, and on the astrographical region, the Atlantic class heavy cruiser may be considered a first line or second line ship. They are being phased into second line assignments by the Navy as rapidly as newer vessels can be obtained.
Transfers: Approximately sixty examples of the Atlantic class have been transfered, sold, or desposed of to client-states of the Imperium. Recipients include several Vargr nations along the Corridor, Aslan colonial governments allied with or friendly to the Imperium, and many local human worlds within the Imperium.
The Atlantic Class Heavy Cruisers were used during Third Frontier War. Shortly after the war was over, the fleet elements from the Spinward Marches were retired to Dynam (Lishun 1219).
- Source: Periodical: MegaTraveller Travellers' Digest No. 5 Supplement 9 Fighting Ships