Editing Imperial Navy Battleship (section)

====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