Editing Imperial Navy Battleship (section)

===Others===
====Annihilator====
[[File:Annhilator_Battleship.JPG|300px|right|thumb|Meet the single largest gun ever fielded by the Imperial Navy. Gives the Planet Killer a run for its money.]]
The Annihilator-class Battleship is know for only two things. The first is that it is an old-ass model from the early days of [[Battlefleet Gothic]]. The second is that it boasts the [[Dakka|single-largest Emprah-damned gun in the entire Imperium that could be fitted on a ship.]] Seriously, look at the damned thing, its barrels are as long as a bloody [[Imperial Navy Cruiser|Cruiser]] and it is essentially firing shells as big as an [[Imperial Navy Escort|Escort]]. It is basically the loyalist's equivalent of the [[Planet Killer]], because with shells that big, [[Exterminatus|who ''needs'' Cyclonic Torpedoes?]]

Anyways, this class is dreadfully ancient, even by the standards of the [[Great Crusade]]. These ludicrous battleships were designed and built at Cypra Mundi in Segmentum Obscurus; they were typical of the designs from the Jovian shipyards but were unique thanks to their spear-headed front and unusual armament. The Annihilator abandoned traditional broadsides in favour of the aforementioned two enormous turret-mounted cannons.

Known as [[Annihilator Cannon]]s, these massive weapons fired huge [[Bolter|high explosive rocket-assisted shells.]] The shells were fired at such velocity that upon impact their sheer mass and speed was usually enough to tear through even the armoured hull of an enemy. A fraction of a second later the shell exploded, causing catastrophic damage. Oh yeah, and did we mention that these monsters are [[Rape|''twin-linked?'']] If that sounds vaguely like how a [[Bolter]], that's because it basically ''is'' one. The Annihilator Cannons are the single-largest Bolter weapon ever constructed.

Sweet Emprah, they make Cyclonic Torpedoes feel obsolete. Why can't the Imperium use ''these'' instead!?

*'''Length:''' 10km; approx
*'''Mass:''' 70 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 162,000 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 2.2 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

====Gothic====
[[File:GothicBattleship.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Maybe why we rarely see this thing in action, is probably because it resembled [[Extra Heresy|''too much'']] like [[Abyss-class Super Battleship|Lorgar's pet Death Star.]]]]
An old-school Battleship that should not be confused with the lesser [[Gothic-class Cruiser]]. It is notable for its unique look, appearing a bit ''too much'' like the [[Abyss-class Super Battleship]], what with its trident-shaped hull and all. [[Heresy|One must wonder who they got ''that'' idea from...]]

The Gothic-class Battleship is the mainstay of the Imperial Fleet and Gothic squadrons which form the core of most Imperial battlefleets. Despite this, [[Derp|they never really appear in any media save for the old-school Battlefleet Gothic tabletop.]] Gothic battleships bring both the protection and authority of the Imperium to the star systems they visit.

They operate in either squadrons or single-file, as their presence is more than enough to bolster the defence of an unprotected Imperial star system and to remind the planetary governor on who is actually in charge of this domain. Hell, some Gothic squadrons are more or less permanently stationed in one star system. In Segmentum Obscurus, for example, they form part of the fleet stationed around the [[Eye of Terror]], defending the Imperium from attack by [[Chaos]] fleet sand raiding Chaos Renegades.

Other squadrons move from star system to star system, staying for a few months or years to complete their mission, refuel, and resupply before making the jump to their next destination. During the squadron's assignment to a system, a large flotilla of sub-stellar craft constantly surround the battleships, moving to and from the system's planets and moons. They supply the ships with food, fuel, ore, raw materials, personnel, and all the other necessary supplies, that these huge spaceships, each the size of a large city, require for their upkeep. In battle, the long-range of a Gothic battleship's [[Vortex Missile|vortex torpedos]] make it a dangerous opponent, often able to launch one or more attacks before an enemy ship can get within range to return fire.

When it does close with the enemy, the Gothic battleships powerful [[Lance Weapon|laser batteries]] are fully capable of destroying an opponent with just a few broadsides while its own strong shield defences protect it from enemy attacks.

*'''Length:''' 8-12km
*'''Mass:''' 62.5 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 155,400 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 2.0 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

====Ironclad====
[[File:IroncladBattleship.jpg|300px|right|thumb|The [[/d/|ultimate phallic symbol.]] [[Dick|Penetrating ships where none has penetrated before.]]]]

Giant fucking battering rams in SPESS.

Ironclads were a classification of Imperial Battleship that have since been largely retired from service.

Ironclads, also known as Adamanticlads much like their contemporary counterparts, are vast 8-kilometre vessels that lack the void shielding of their counterparts in favour of metres of adamantium plate armour. These ships, built before the advent of void-screen technology, have since been phased out of production, for the main part, to be replaced by more modern designs.

However, those remaining in service have been re-commissioned for a variety of purposes; various pattern ironclads may be retrofitted with gargantuan, ship-, station- and even [[Exterminatus|planet-killer cannons]] running the entire length of the ship's keel, linked directly to the stern fusion reactors; others may simply be braced and reinforced for the purpose of ramming into - and through - enemy vessels. These ships are rare in the Imperial Navy, due to their archaic design and the lack of facilities still capable of repairing, let alone producing them.

*'''Length:''' 8km
*'''Mass:''' 57-75 megatonnes; approx depending on configuration
*'''Crew:''' 45,000-130,000 crew; approx depending on configuration
*'''Acceleration:''' 2.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx
====Oberon====

[[File:BFGAOberon.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Take all comers.]]

The Oberon is an early variant of Emperor Class Battleship that was designed to be able to deal with any threat and therefore does not need to be escorted by a squadron of frigates. Not that frigates help against anything that can take on a battleship. And destroyer swarms aren’t so effective when your prey can wipe you all out literally hours or more before you’re in range for your torpedoes.

The Hybrid of the Battleships, the ''Oberon'' features heavy [[Lance Weapon|Lance]]s, [[Macrocannon]]s, and two fighter bays carrying your dog standard [[Fury Interceptor]]s, [[Starhawk Bomber]]s and [[Shark Assault Boat]]s, on top of its usual [[Torpedo]]s. A somewhat rare class of ship in-universe, the Imperial Navy still considers the Oberon a success due to its self-sufficiency. While it may not be able to duke it out in a straight fight with other Battleships, its armaments make it a terror to smaller ship classes. That said, if there are other carriers with it (which there probably would be due to it only having two attack craft hangars), then it'll probably be able to hit like an Emperor-class but also with a lance deck.

Nevertheless, the Oberon is now rarely used in major fleet engagements, the more specialized ships being preferred by many Imperial Admirals. It is used instead for patrolling dangerous areas, where its ability to multi-task comes into its own. It can be a base for patrolling squadrons of attack craft, then taking the fight directly to the encountered enemy. It's also equipped with a superior long range sensor probe which allows it to detect and analyze threats long before being detected by the enemy, granting it a significant tactical advantage in such circumstances. Due to this, it can patrol large areas with only a small, or no escort, freeing those ships for other duties. In short, if you can only take a single battleship and aren't expecting mass engagements, you can't go wrong with the Oberon.

In ''Battlefleet Gothic: Armada'' 1 & 2, the Oberon shares the same '''Sensors''' ability that the ''Emperor'' has, increasing its Identification Range. This means that it can work in tandem with its Carrier cousin and support its fighter and bombing runs, while at the same time being able to snipe with its Lances.

*'''Length:''' 8-12km
*'''Mass:''' 57.2 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 135,000 crew, 20,000 pilots and support personnel; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 1.9 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

====Vanquisher====
[[File:VanquisherClass.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Move out of the way! Grandpa Vanquisher is going out for a stroll.]]

The Old Man Henderson of Battleships.

The Vanquisher is a super ancient class of Imperial Battleship even by the standards of the Imperium. One particular ship, the Vae Victis, was constructed towards the end of M32 at Hydraphur at the request of Lord High Admiral Javor. Following the losses of the battle at Circe, it was brought back from being mothballed along with the other 3 surviving examples of the class. It had also served in Ultima Segmentum as part of the Dominion Fleet of the [[Ultramarines]].

Due to their age, they are also rare. So damned rare that the ''entire Imperial Navy'' currently operates just <u>'''''four'''''</u> Vanquisher Class vessels; all are currently undergoing rearmament and crew training before their return to active service.

Because of this, Vanquishers are regulated as trainer-Battleships so that newly appointed crewmen know how to properly operate a true Battleship.

*'''Length:''' 8-12km
*'''Mass:''' 59 megatonnes; approx
*'''Crew:''' 120,000 crew; approx
*'''Acceleration:''' 1.8 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx