Cruiser Starship

Summary:
Ship designed to engage enemy ground and air forces effectively in areas where larger ships can not reach. The Cruiser is smaller than a Frigate but much more heavily armed than a Spectre Class, however it is still fast and manoeuvrable.

Role:
Cruisers are support and attack ships which can engage enemy ships in even the largest space battles, launch support troops and quickly move in and engage enemy ground forces or bases.

Weaponry:
Cruisers are armed with many weapons to engage all kinds of enemies including one Heavy Antimatter Torpedo Canon to attack enemy bases and ships from distance, Heavy Strike Javelin Launchers (two-four, front-mounted) to strike designated targets with force, Heavy Accelerated Energy Support Canons (four-six, side mounted) to engage all targets from all angles, Spider Chaff Defence Launchers (six-eight, side mounted) to distract and destroy attacking enemies. Cruisers also have many launch bays to quickly deploy support aircraft and troops including: twenty-thirty Stymphalians, Interceptors, Strike Phoenixes, Pegasuses and three-five Chimera.

Crew:
Cruisers are often commanded by a Cruiser Class General, two-three Ship Commanders and about four other Commanders. This allows the General to control the ship during space battles and disembark during ground engagements. The ship also contains an auxiliary legion of troops.