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	Cruisers fall into four broad categories: Basic (mix of weapons batteries, lances, and usually torpedoes), Ordinance-boats (those armed mostly with Macrocannons), Lance-boats (likewise, armed mostly with [[Lance Weapon\|Lance]] batteries), and Carriers.		Cruisers fall into four broad categories: Basic (mix of weapons batteries, lances, and usually torpedoes), Ordinance-boats (those armed mostly with Macrocannons), Lance-boats (likewise, armed mostly with [[Lance Weapon\|Lance]] batteries), and Carriers.

	== Cruiser Classes per Category ==		==Cruiser Classes per Category==

	=== Basic ===		===Basic===

	==== Lunar ====		====Lunar====

	[[File:BFGALunar.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Your bread and butter.]]		[[File:BFGALunar.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Your bread and butter.]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	=== Carriers ===		===Carriers===

	==== Dictator ====		====Dictator====

	[[File:BFGADictator.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Now with fighter support!]]		[[File:BFGADictator.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Now with fighter support!]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	=== Lance-Boat ===		===Lance-Boat===

	==== Gothic ====		====Gothic====

	[[File:BFGAGothic.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Not compensating for anything.]]		[[File:BFGAGothic.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Not compensating for anything.]]
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	*'''Crew:''' 79,000 crew; approx		*'''Crew:''' 79,000 crew; approx
	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration
	=== Ordinance-Boat ===		===Ordinance-Boat===

	==== Dominator ====		====Dominator====

	[[File:Dominator.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The most well-named class since Planet Killer. Your pocket Retribution, right here.]]		[[File:Dominator.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|The most well-named class since Planet Killer. Your pocket Retribution, right here.]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.5 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	==== Tyrant ====		====Tyrant====

	[[File:TyrantCruiserBGA.png\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Meet the pinnacle of false advertising.]]		[[File:TyrantCruiserBGA.png\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Meet the pinnacle of false advertising.]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.4 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.4 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	=== Other ===		===Other===

	==== Ambition ====		====Ambition====

	[[File:AmbitionCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The Super-Yachts of Cruisers.]]		[[File:AmbitionCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The Super-Yachts of Cruisers.]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 3 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 3 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	==== Cardinal ====		====Cardinal====

	[[File:CardinalCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The black sheep of Imperial Cruisers.]]		[[File:CardinalCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The black sheep of Imperial Cruisers.]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.3 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	==== Rogue Trader Cruiser ====		====Rogue Trader Cruiser====

	[[File:RTCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|[[Star Trek\|To boldly go where no man has gone before.]]]]		[[File:RTCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|[[Star Trek\|To boldly go where no man has gone before.]]]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.6 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.6 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	==== Inquisitorial Cruiser ====		====Inquisitorial Cruiser====

	[[File:InqCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|EXTERMINATUS MOTHERFUCKERS!]]		[[File:InqCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|EXTERMINATUS MOTHERFUCKERS!]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 3.2 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 3.2 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	==== Conquest ====		====Conquest====

	[[File:ConquestClass.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The fat bastard of Cruisers.]]		[[File:ConquestClass.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The fat bastard of Cruisers.]]
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	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.1 gravities max sustainable acceleration		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.1 gravities max sustainable acceleration

	== In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 1 & 2 ==		==In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 1 & 2==

	Much like in-universe, the Cruiser will be the bread and butter of any Imperial Navy fleet. While having a [[Imperial Navy Battleship\|Battleship]] is all good and well, any decent list out there will feature ''multiple'' Cruisers (of any flavor) simply due to their low point cost (one can get two Cruisers for the cost of a Battleship). Run with [[Imperial Navy Escort\|Destroyer squadrons]] for maximum fun.		Much like in-universe, the Cruiser will be the bread and butter of any Imperial Navy fleet. While having a [[Imperial Navy Battleship\|Battleship]] is all good and well, any decent list out there will feature ''multiple'' Cruisers (of any flavor) simply due to their low point cost (one can get two Cruisers for the cost of a Battleship). Run with [[Imperial Navy Escort\|Destroyer squadrons]] for maximum fun.
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	If their prow weapons were swapped, both of these ships would be significantly stronger, allowing the Dominator to be one of the most effective brawlers in the game while the Tyrant could justify staying at range with a combination of plasma macros and nova cannon shells. Take notes, [[Belisarius_Cawl\|Cawl!]] (It would be nice if the close-range guns were replaced with launch bays, too - but then you'd basically be going for stripped-down [[Mars-class Battlecruiser]]).		If their prow weapons were swapped, both of these ships would be significantly stronger, allowing the Dominator to be one of the most effective brawlers in the game while the Tyrant could justify staying at range with a combination of plasma macros and nova cannon shells. Take notes, [[Belisarius_Cawl\|Cawl!]] (It would be nice if the close-range guns were replaced with launch bays, too - but then you'd basically be going for stripped-down [[Mars-class Battlecruiser]]).

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Tyrant

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	The ship is popular with [[Rogue Trader]]s, who mostly just strip out the plasma weaponry to maximize all that reactor power.		The ship is popular with [[Rogue Trader]]s, who mostly just strip out the plasma weaponry to maximize all that reactor power.

	~~By using different weapons that take comparatively little energy like railguns or missiles.~~

	*'''Length:''' 5km		*'''Length:''' 5km

2001:8003:1C20:8C00:415E:FC20:8188:7392: /* Tyrant */ >What are macrobatteries

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Tyrant: >What are macrobatteries

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	Unfortunately, [[Meme\|reality is often dissapointing]], as design compromises (to not tax the plasma reactor) led to it to being armed instead [[Fail\|with an ineffective mix of short-ranged batteries and long-ranged plasma macrocannon]]. The Navy is still trying to make the class work, but now has to scavenge the replacements to the short-ranged weapons either from enemy vessels or the odd [[Space Hulk]]. This is stupid, just use a different short-ranged weapon that takes comparatively little energy like railguns or missiles and devote the rest to the long-range plasma cannons to make up for their lack of numbers. Or use this as a lesson to change the Dictator by replacing its weapons with long-range plasma and abandon the Tyrant. And bring back the Hades, which had no problems and the Tyrant is doing a very bad job of replacing.		Unfortunately, [[Meme\|reality is often dissapointing]], as design compromises (to not tax the plasma reactor) led to it to being armed instead [[Fail\|with an ineffective mix of short-ranged batteries and long-ranged plasma macrocannon]]. The Navy is still trying to make the class work, but now has to scavenge the replacements to the short-ranged weapons either from enemy vessels or the odd [[Space Hulk]]. This is stupid, just use a different short-ranged weapon that takes comparatively little energy like railguns or missiles and devote the rest to the long-range plasma cannons to make up for their lack of numbers. Or use this as a lesson to change the Dictator by replacing its weapons with long-range plasma and abandon the Tyrant. And bring back the Hades, which had no problems and the Tyrant is doing a very bad job of replacing.

	The ship is popular with [[Rogue Trader]]s, who mostly just strip out the plasma weaponry to maximize all that reactor power. ~~Soooo...how do they defend themselves?~~		The ship is popular with [[Rogue Trader]]s, who mostly just strip out the plasma weaponry to maximize all that reactor power.

	By using different weapons that take comparatively little energy like railguns or missiles.		By using different weapons that take comparatively little energy like railguns or missiles.

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Dominator

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	Another variant based on the ''Lunar''-class hull, the ''Dominator'' is essentially [[Awesome\|a ''Retribution''-class Battleship in miniature]] (minus the range of course). The ship was originally designed as a long-range support vessel, using its massive Nova Cannon from behind fleet battle lines. In this function, however, it never really excelled and only gained a handful of victories to its name.		Another variant based on the ''Lunar''-class hull, the ''Dominator'' is essentially [[Awesome\|a ''Retribution''-class Battleship in miniature]] (minus the range of course). The ship was originally designed as a long-range support vessel, using its massive Nova Cannon from behind fleet battle lines. In this function, however, it never really excelled and only gained a handful of victories to its name.

	It was never truly appreciated by its crew(s) until the start of the Gothic War. In a particular battle, a single Dominator, the Hammer of Justice, found itself between two Chaos cruisers. The Dominator's true role was found that day when the Hammer of Justice gave both of its rivals a full broadside to the face and crippled them in ~~seconds~~.		It was never truly appreciated by its crew(s) until the start of the Gothic War. In a particular battle, a single Dominator, the Hammer of Justice, found itself between two Chaos cruisers. The Dominator's true role was found that day when the Hammer of Justice gave both of its rivals a full broadside to the face and crippled them in the one volley.

	Armed with [[Macrocannon]]s with a prow-mounted [[Nova Cannon]] thrown in, the class was designed primarily around planetary assaults, and in-universe was rarely seen in fleet actions. It can still provide support, however, and any ship that gets within range of a ''Dominator'' is guaranteed to get hurt badly.		Armed with [[Macrocannon]]s with a prow-mounted [[Nova Cannon]] thrown in, the class was designed primarily around planetary assaults, and in-universe was rarely seen in fleet actions. It can still provide support, however, and any ship that gets within range of a ''Dominator'' is guaranteed to get hurt badly.

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Ordinance-Boat

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	Another variant based on the ''Lunar''-class hull, the ''Dominator'' is essentially [[Awesome\|a ''Retribution''-class Battleship in miniature]] (minus the range of course). The ship was originally designed as a long-range support vessel, using its massive Nova Cannon from behind fleet battle lines. In this function, however, it never really excelled and only gained a handful of victories to its name.		Another variant based on the ''Lunar''-class hull, the ''Dominator'' is essentially [[Awesome\|a ''Retribution''-class Battleship in miniature]] (minus the range of course). The ship was originally designed as a long-range support vessel, using its massive Nova Cannon from behind fleet battle lines. In this function, however, it never really excelled and only gained a handful of victories to its name.

	It was never truly appreciated by its crew(s) until the start of the Gothic War. In a particular battle, a single Dominator, the Hammer of Justice, found itself between two Chaos cruisers. The Dominator's true role was found that day when the Hammer of Justice gave both of its rivals a full broadside to the face.		It was never truly appreciated by its crew(s) until the start of the Gothic War. In a particular battle, a single Dominator, the Hammer of Justice, found itself between two Chaos cruisers. The Dominator's true role was found that day when the Hammer of Justice gave both of its rivals a full broadside to the face and crippled them in seconds.

	Armed with [[Macrocannon]]s with a prow-mounted [[Nova Cannon]] thrown in, the class was designed primarily around planetary assaults, and in-universe was rarely seen in fleet actions. It can still provide support, however, and any ship that gets within range of a ''Dominator'' is guaranteed to get hurt badly.		Armed with [[Macrocannon]]s with a prow-mounted [[Nova Cannon]] thrown in, the class was designed primarily around planetary assaults, and in-universe was rarely seen in fleet actions. It can still provide support, however, and any ship that gets within range of a ''Dominator'' is guaranteed to get hurt badly.

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	The workhorse of the [[Imperial Navy]]'s fleets, the '''Cruiser''' is a medium-sized warship, sitting at the midpoint between the [[Imperial Navy Battleship\|Battleship]] and the Destroyer escort. Though they are less powerful than a Battleship, they are faster and much more common, and as such are used for typical fleet duties like sector patrols, planetary blockades, and lightning raids into enemy territory.		The workhorse of the [[Imperial Navy]]'s fleets, the '''Cruiser''' is a medium-sized warship, sitting at the midpoint between the [[Imperial Navy Battleship\|Battleship]] and the Destroyer escort. Though they are less powerful than a Battleship, they are faster and much more common, and as such are used for typical fleet duties like sector patrols, planetary blockades, and lightning raids into enemy territory.

	Cruisers fall into four broad categories: Basic (mix of weapons batteries, lances, and usually torpedoes), Ordinance-boats (those armed mostly with Macrocannons), Lance-boats (likewise, armed mostly with [[Lance]] batteries), and Carriers.		Cruisers fall into four broad categories: Basic (mix of weapons batteries, lances, and usually torpedoes), Ordinance-boats (those armed mostly with Macrocannons), Lance-boats (likewise, armed mostly with [[Lance Weapon\|Lance]] batteries), and Carriers.

	== Cruiser Classes per Category ==		== Cruiser Classes per Category ==
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	The [[Leman Russ Battle Tank\|Leman Russ Battle Tanks]] of Imperial Cruisers.		The [[Leman Russ Battle Tank\|Leman Russ Battle Tanks]] of Imperial Cruisers.

	The "standard" Imperial Cruiser, the ''Lunar''-class is one of the oldest Cruiser designs still used by the Imperium. It's also easy-to-build and maintain, which explains its continued popularity with the Imperial Navy. Due to its standard load-out ([[Macrocannon\|Macrobatteries]], [[Lance]]s, and [[Torpedo\|Torpedoes]]), the Lunar is very versatile and easily slot into any fleet role given to it.		The "standard" Imperial Cruiser, the ''Lunar''-class is one of the oldest Cruiser designs still used by the Imperium. It's also easy-to-build and maintain, which explains its continued popularity with the Imperial Navy. Due to its standard load-out ([[Macrocannon\|Macrobatteries]], [[Lance Weapon\|Lance]]s, and [[Torpedo\|Torpedoes]]), the Lunar is very versatile and easily slot into any fleet role given to it.

	Usually, cruisers operate in pairs, and the Lunar is no exception, as it allows twice the firepower to be brought against the enemy, whilst forcing them to halve their reply. Although lore-wise Imperial cruisers are few and mostly operate like pocket battleships for light cruiser or patrol squadrons that encounter serious trouble. The standard tactic with the Lunar class is to fire the torpedoes whilst closing with the enemy. This will cause some disruption as the enemy attempts to manoeuvre away from the torpedoes. This disruption will hamper attempts to fire upon the pair of cruisers, and they will get within range, and turn their broadsides to face the enemy. From here, they will fire volley after volley into the enemy while circling at full speed.		Usually, cruisers operate in pairs, and the Lunar is no exception, as it allows twice the firepower to be brought against the enemy, whilst forcing them to halve their reply. Although lore-wise Imperial cruisers are few and mostly operate like pocket battleships for light cruiser or patrol squadrons that encounter serious trouble. The standard tactic with the Lunar class is to fire the torpedoes whilst closing with the enemy. This will cause some disruption as the enemy attempts to manoeuvre away from the torpedoes. This disruption will hamper attempts to fire upon the pair of cruisers, and they will get within range, and turn their broadsides to face the enemy. From here, they will fire volley after volley into the enemy while circling at full speed.
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	[[File:BFGAGothic.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Not compensating for anything.]]		[[File:BFGAGothic.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Not compensating for anything.]]

	Take the ''Lunar'', replace the [[Macrocannon]]s with even ''more'' [[Lance]] batteries, and you get the ''Gothic''-class. Due to its weaponry, this class can easily deal with heavier ship types, but often have to work in conjunction with another ship to deal with enemy shields. This weaponry is also its main weakness: unlike macro cannons, lance batteries are delicate things, making it much easier to destroy the ships weapons. Lances are also less effective than macro cannons in a short-range broadside battle.		Take the ''Lunar'', replace the [[Macrocannon]]s with even ''more'' [[Lance Weapon\|Lance]] batteries, and you get the ''Gothic''-class. Due to its weaponry, this class can easily deal with heavier ship types, but often have to work in conjunction with another ship to deal with enemy shields. This weaponry is also its main weakness: unlike macro cannons, lance batteries are delicate things, making it much easier to destroy the ships weapons. Lances are also less effective than macro cannons in a short-range broadside battle.

	The ship has the distinctive armoured prow of the Imperial Navy and the standard six torpedo tubes of an Imperial cruiser. The class is as fast and manoeuvrable as any other Imperial cruiser type, with an equally good shield and turret coverage. Supported properly, however, and the Gothic becomes an effective capital ship killer.		The ship has the distinctive armoured prow of the Imperial Navy and the standard six torpedo tubes of an Imperial cruiser. The class is as fast and manoeuvrable as any other Imperial cruiser type, with an equally good shield and turret coverage. Supported properly, however, and the Gothic becomes an effective capital ship killer.

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Cardinal

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	The failure of the Acherons and their supposed use of [[Heresy\|xenos technology]] has haunted the Cardinal Class and now only a handful of Imperial Navy fleets use the ageing ships in service.		The failure of the Acherons and their supposed use of [[Heresy\|xenos technology]] has haunted the Cardinal Class and now only a handful of Imperial Navy fleets use the ageing ships in service.

	As its design was Great Crusade-era, the Cardinal lack the armored prow of its modern cousins and is more suited for long-range engagements instead of being target practice.		As its design was Great Crusade-era, the Cardinal lack the armored prow of its modern cousins and is more suited for long-range engagements instead of being target practice. Which means it probably was named Cardinal during the violently atheist time before the violently religious time. Cardinal then may have been in reference to the secular meanings of the word and now lives on as an amusing joke.

	*'''Length:''' 5km		*'''Length:''' 5km