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1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* In Battlefleet Gothic */

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In Battlefleet Gothic

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	The Strike Cruiser MK.III is the first and only line ship in the Adeptus Astartes' fleet that carries no special weapons at all, putting all its weight into direct fire weapons. Compared to the other Strike Cruiser variants, the weapons are pretty similar with the exception of the Heavy Lance replacing either the launch bay or torpedo tubes.		The Strike Cruiser MK.III is the first and only line ship in the Adeptus Astartes' fleet that carries no special weapons at all, putting all its weight into direct fire weapons. Compared to the other Strike Cruiser variants, the weapons are pretty similar with the exception of the Heavy Lance replacing either the launch bay or torpedo tubes.

	Because of this focus on regular weapons, the MK.II has the highest on paper dps and crit ouput comparable to other ships of other factions in the same point cost/weight class. [[Lance]]s are also pretty rare on Space Marine vessels, so this is a good option if you need to take a few.		Because of this focus on regular weapons, the MK.II has the highest on paper dps and crit ouput comparable to other ships of other factions in the same point cost/weight class. [[Lance Weapon\|Lance]]s are also pretty rare on Space Marine vessels, so this is a good option if you need to take a few.

	It is armed with 1 [[Lance\|Heavy Lance Artillery]], 2 [[Macrocannon\|Macro Battery Weapons]] and 1 [[Bombardment Cannon\|Bombardment Cannon Turret]].		It is armed with 1 [[Lance Weapon\|Heavy Lance Artillery]], 2 [[Macrocannon\|Macro Battery Weapons]] and 1 [[Bombardment Cannon\|Bombardment Cannon Turret]].

	*'''Length:''' 4km		*'''Length:''' 4km

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Grey Knights Strike Cruiser */

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Grey Knights Strike Cruiser

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	It is unknown if their [[Macrocannon]]s fire gigantic [[Psycannon]] rounds. [[Rape\|But one can imagine...]]		It is unknown if their [[Macrocannon]]s fire gigantic [[Psycannon]] rounds. [[Rape\|But one can imagine...]]

	The Grey Knights' fleet of Strike Cruisers is based at Broadsword Station, an orbital dockyard over their Homeworld of Titan.		The Grey Knights' fleet of Strike Cruisers is based at Broadsword Station, an orbital dockyard over their Homeworld of Titan. Grey Knight Strike Cruisers have a small flight deck that is only used for interplanetary landings for important personnel. As such, they only carry an [[Aquila Lander]] and not much else; with the advanced teleportarium replacing any needed attack craft.

	*'''Length:''' 4km		*'''Length:''' 4km

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Inquisitorial Black Ship */

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Inquisitorial Black Ship

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	*'''Length:''' 4km		*'''Length:''' 4km
	*'''Mass:''' 26.4 megatonnes; approx		*'''Mass:''' 26.4 megatonnes; approx
	*'''Crew:''' 81,200 crew; approx		*'''Crew:''' 81,200 crew, including 10,500 pilots and support personnel; approx
	*'''Acceleration:''' 2.9 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx		*'''Acceleration:''' 2.9 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Inquisitorial Black Ship */

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Inquisitorial Black Ship

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	The ''other'' type of [[Black Ships]]. These are the Zumwalts of Imperial vessels, except, unlike the [[Fail\|Zumwalt]], this thing actually ''works''.		The ''other'' type of [[Black Ships]]. These are the Zumwalts of Imperial vessels, except, unlike the [[Fail\|Zumwalt]], this thing actually ''works''.

	Normal ships of the Imperium have armoured prows, for protection upon ramming, or closing with an enemy ship, and have grey-steel paint schemes. Other ships of the Imperium also run with lights on at all times, to prevent collisions, and turn more lights on during warfare, to "illuminate the enemy." Black Ships have none of these: they run without lights, with black paint, and have blunt prows. Typical armament includes a dorsal [[Bombardment Cannon]], [[Macrocannon\|port weapons batteries]], Attack Craft prow launch bays, and prow [[Torpedo\|Torpedoes]].		Normal ships of the Imperium have armoured prows, for protection upon ramming, or closing with an enemy ship, and have grey-steel paint schemes. Other ships of the Imperium also run with lights on at all times, to prevent collisions, and turn more lights on during warfare, to "illuminate the enemy." Black Ships have none of these: they run without lights, with black paint, and have blunt prows. Typical armament includes a dorsal [[Bombardment Cannon]], [[Macrocannon\|port weapons batteries]], Attack Craft prow launch bays carrying an assortment of [[Fury Interceptor]]s, [[Faustus Interceptor]]s, [[Gun-Cutter]]s and [[Starhawk Bomber]]s, and prow [[Torpedo\|Torpedoes]].

	They were first created by [[Inquisitors\|Inquisitors]] who felt that over-reliance on the Imperial Navy or Space Marines for their duties was unacceptable and potentially dangerous. Combining the power of a Strike Cruiser with a Navy Battlecruiser, Black Ships are secretive vessels which normally operate alone. They will sometimes operate alongside the Imperial Navy or Space Marines, forming the core of a formidable battlegroup for dealing with rebellions or heresy.		They were first created by [[Inquisitors\|Inquisitors]] who felt that over-reliance on the Imperial Navy or Space Marines for their duties was unacceptable and potentially dangerous. Combining the power of a Strike Cruiser with a Navy Battlecruiser, Black Ships are secretive vessels which normally operate alone. They will sometimes operate alongside the Imperial Navy or Space Marines, forming the core of a formidable battlegroup for dealing with rebellions or heresy.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* Grey Knights Strike Cruiser */

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Grey Knights Strike Cruiser

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	Strike Cruisers of the [[Grey Knights]] are noted to be more advanced than anything fielded by their contemporaries, being faster, tougher, and heavier armed. Not only that, but their hulls are shielded against daemonic influence, and are piloted by the finest [[Navigator]]s available. If their existence was more widely known, these ships would be the envy of the greater Imperium.		Strike Cruisers of the [[Grey Knights]] are noted to be more advanced than anything fielded by their contemporaries, being faster, tougher, and heavier armed. Not only that, but their hulls are shielded against daemonic influence, and are piloted by the finest [[Navigator]]s available. If their existence was more widely known, these ships would be the envy of the greater Imperium.

	Because of their advanced engines and Warp Drives as well as their highly trained Navigators, Grey Knights vessels are the fastest ships in the Imperium and can respond to a Daemonic incursion long before other Imperial Forces.		Because of their advanced engines and Warp Drives as well as their highly trained Navigators, Grey Knights vessels are one of the fastest ships in the Imperium if its weight category and can respond to a Daemonic incursion long before other Imperial Forces.

	It is unknown if their [[Macrocannon]]s fire gigantic [[Psycannon]] rounds. [[Rape\|But one can imagine...]]		It is unknown if their [[Macrocannon]]s fire gigantic [[Psycannon]] rounds. [[Rape\|But one can imagine...]]
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	*'''Crew:''' 65,000 crew; approx		*'''Crew:''' 65,000 crew; approx
	*'''Acceleration:''' 3.4 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx		*'''Acceleration:''' 3.4 gravities max sustainable acceleration; approx

	=== Other Strike Cruisers ===		=== Other Strike Cruisers ===

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	The ''other'' type of [[Black Ships]]. These are the Zumwalts of Imperial vessels, except, unlike the [[Fail\|Zumwalt]], this thing actually ''works''.		The ''other'' type of [[Black Ships]]. These are the Zumwalts of Imperial vessels, except, unlike the [[Fail\|Zumwalt]], this thing actually ''works''.

	Normal ships of the Imperium have armoured prows, for protection upon ramming, or closing with an enemy ship, and have grey-steel paint schemes. Other ships of the Imperium also run with lights on at all times, to prevent collisions, and turn more lights on during warfare, to "illuminate the enemy." Black Ships have none of these: they run without lights, with black paint, and have blunt prows. Typical armament includes a dorsal [[Bombardment Cannon]], [[Macrocannon\|port weapons batteries]], Attack Craft prow launch bays, and prow [[Torpedo\|Torpedoes]].		Normal ships of the Imperium have armoured prows, for protection upon ramming, or closing with an enemy ship, and have grey-steel paint schemes. Other ships of the Imperium also run with lights on at all times, to prevent collisions, and turn more lights on during warfare, to "illuminate the enemy." Black Ships have none of these: they run without lights, with black paint, and have blunt prows. Typical armament includes a dorsal [[Bombardment Cannon]], [[Macrocannon\|port weapons batteries]], Attack Craft prow launch bays carrying an assortment of [[Fury Interceptor]]s, [[Faustus Interceptor]]s, [[Gun-Cutter]]s and [[Starhawk Bomber]]s, and prow [[Torpedo\|Torpedoes]].

	They were first created by [[Inquisitors\|Inquisitors]] who felt that over-reliance on the Imperial Navy or Space Marines for their duties was unacceptable and potentially dangerous. Combining the power of a Strike Cruiser with a Navy Battlecruiser, Black Ships are secretive vessels which normally operate alone. They will sometimes operate alongside the Imperial Navy or Space Marines, forming the core of a formidable battlegroup for dealing with rebellions or heresy.		They were first created by [[Inquisitors\|Inquisitors]] who felt that over-reliance on the Imperial Navy or Space Marines for their duties was unacceptable and potentially dangerous. Combining the power of a Strike Cruiser with a Navy Battlecruiser, Black Ships are secretive vessels which normally operate alone. They will sometimes operate alongside the Imperial Navy or Space Marines, forming the core of a formidable battlegroup for dealing with rebellions or heresy.

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	Strike Cruisers are essentially scaled-down versions of [[Battle-barge]]s, designed to transport and support a Battle Company's worth of Astartes and their equipment. Because it is not as armored or shielded as a Battle Barge, the Strike Cruiser has to rely instead on its speed to get its complement of troops to wherever they are needed.		Strike Cruisers are essentially scaled-down versions of [[Battle-barge]]s, designed to transport and support a Battle Company's worth of Astartes and their equipment. Because it is not as armored or shielded as a Battle Barge, the Strike Cruiser has to rely instead on its speed to get its complement of troops to wherever they are needed.

	Once at a hotspot, a Strike Cruiser can then [[Deep Strike\|quickly deploy its Space Marines through various means]] -- [[Drop Pod\|drop pod]], [[Thunderhawk\|thunderhawk]], or even teleportation -- before re-positioning to another part of orbit, ready to retrieve the Marines on-world or provide other means of support. Said support often involves Orbital Bombardment, which thanks to its armaments the Strike Cruiser is well-suited to.		Once at a hotspot, a Strike Cruiser can then [[Deep Strike\|quickly deploy its Space Marines through various means]] -- [[Drop Pod\|drop pod]], [[Thunderhawk\|thunderhawk]], or even teleportation -- before re-positioning to another part of orbit, ready to retrieve the Marines on-world or provide other means of support. Said support often involves Orbital Bombardment, which thanks to its armaments the Strike Cruiser is well-suited to.

	Strike Cruisers can carry up to one full company of Space Marines and their equipment.		Strike Cruisers can carry up to one full company of Space Marines and their equipment.
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	[[Mary Sue\|A super-secret Strike Cruiser for our super-secret snowflakes.]]		[[Mary Sue\|A super-secret Strike Cruiser for our super-secret snowflakes.]]

	Strike Cruisers of the [[Grey Knights]] are noted to be more advanced than anything fielded by their contemporaries, being faster, tougher, and heavier armed. Not only that, but their hulls are shielded against daemonic influence, and are piloted by the finest [[Navigator]]s available. If their existence was more widely known, these ships would be the envy of the greater Imperium.		Strike Cruisers of the [[Grey Knights]] are noted to be more advanced than anything fielded by their contemporaries, being faster, tougher, and heavier armed. Not only that, but their hulls are shielded against daemonic influence, and are piloted by the finest [[Navigator]]s available. If their existence was more widely known, these ships would be the envy of the greater Imperium.

	Because of their advanced engines and Warp Drives as well as their highly trained Navigators, Grey Knights vessels are one of the fastest ships in the Imperium if its weight category and can respond to a Daemonic incursion long before other Imperial Forces.		Because of their advanced engines and Warp Drives as well as their highly trained Navigators, Grey Knights vessels are one of the fastest ships in the Imperium if its weight category and can respond to a Daemonic incursion long before other Imperial Forces.
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	[[File:PunisherCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Put a whole new meaning to [[/d/\|'Punishment'.]]]]		[[File:PunisherCruiser.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|Put a whole new meaning to [[/d/\|'Punishment'.]]]]
	The '''Punisher''' is variant used by the [[Adeptus Arbites]]. Primary a patrol vessel, the Punisher class features less armor and heavy weaponry compared to Astartes Strike Cruisers. In return, it gets a specialized scanning array used to locate pirate strongholds or heretic bases on the frontier.		The '''Punisher''' is variant used by the [[Adeptus Arbites]]. Primary a patrol vessel, the Punisher class features less armor and heavy weaponry compared to Astartes Strike Cruisers. In return, it gets a specialized scanning array used to locate pirate strongholds or heretic bases on the frontier.

	Because of the rarity of Arbites ships in general, the Punishers don't normally engage in fleet actions, though it is more than capable of defending itself thanks to its [[torpedo]] tubes, [[Fury Interceptor\|attack craft]], and [[Bombardment Cannon]]. Even at the relatively small numbers, a dozen or so per sub-sector is more than enough to ruin any pirates/xeno raiders day while being able to delay larger fleets for the Navy to respond.		Because of the rarity of Arbites ships in general, the Punishers don't normally engage in fleet actions, though it is more than capable of defending itself thanks to its [[torpedo]] tubes, [[Fury Interceptor\|attack craft]], and [[Bombardment Cannon]]. Even at the relatively small numbers, a dozen or so per sub-sector is more than enough to ruin any pirates/xeno raiders day while being able to delay larger fleets for the Navy to respond.
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	== In Battlefleet Gothic ==		== In Battlefleet Gothic ==

	The Strike Cruiser is a Light Cruiser, and equivalent to the ''Dauntless''-class used by the [[Imperial Navy]]. Due to its lack of Lance batteries, the class is less effective at long-range battles, and have to close in to get most of its damage done.		The Strike Cruiser is a Light Cruiser, and equivalent to the ''Dauntless''-class used by the [[Imperial Navy]]. Due to its lack of Lance batteries, the class is less effective at long-range battles, and have to close in to get most of its damage done.

	Its standard armament is two weapons batteries, a flight deck capable of launching two Thunderhawk Gunship squadrons, and the Bombardment Cannon.		Its standard armament is two weapons batteries, a flight deck capable of launching two Thunderhawk Gunship squadrons, and the Bombardment Cannon.

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	A '''Strike Cruiser''' is a class of warship used by [[Space Marine]] [[Chapter]]s. They are the workhorses of an Astartes fleet, and are often seen spearheading the planetary assaults that the [[Space Marines]] are famous for.		A '''Strike Cruiser''' is a class of warship used by [[Space Marine]] [[Chapter]]s. They are the workhorses of an Astartes fleet, and are often seen spearheading the planetary assaults that the [[Space Marines]] are famous for.

	Strike Cruisers are essentially scaled-down versions of [[Battle-barge]]s, designed to transport and support a Battle Company's worth of Astartes and their equipment. Because it is not as armored or shielded as a Battle Barge, the Strike Cruiser has to rely instead on its speed to get its complement of troops to wherever they are needed.		Strike Cruisers are essentially scaled-down versions of [[Battle-barge]]s, designed to transport and support a Battle Company's worth of Astartes and their equipment. Because it is not as armored or shielded as a Battle Barge, the Strike Cruiser has to rely instead on its speed to get its complement of troops to wherever they are needed.

	Once at a hotspot, a Strike Cruiser can then [[Deep Strike\|quickly deploy its Space Marines through various means]] -- [[Drop Pod\|drop pod]], [[Thunderhawk\|thunderhawk]], or even teleportation -- before re-positioning to another part of orbit, ready to retrieve the Marines on-world or provide other means of support. Said support often involves Orbital Bombardment, which thanks to its armaments the Strike Cruiser is well-suited to.		Once at a hotspot, a Strike Cruiser can then [[Deep Strike\|quickly deploy its Space Marines through various means]] -- [[Drop Pod\|drop pod]], [[Thunderhawk\|thunderhawk]], or even teleportation -- before re-positioning to another part of orbit, ready to retrieve the Marines on-world or provide other means of support. Said support often involves Orbital Bombardment, which thanks to its armaments the Strike Cruiser is well-suited to.

	Strike Cruisers can carry up to one full company of Space Marines and their equipment.		Strike Cruisers can carry up to one full company of Space Marines and their equipment.

	== Strike Cruiser Classes ==		== Strike Cruiser Classes ==
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	[[File:14404337_f1024.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The first in line of the Strike Cruisers.]]		[[File:14404337_f1024.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\|The first in line of the Strike Cruisers.]]

	Like their [[Vanguard-class Light Cruiser\|Light Cruiser]] brother, the Adeptus Astartes Strike Cruiser comes in three Marks. The first, the Mk.I, shares the same on paper dps and crit chance with the MK.II variant thanks to the similar weaponry outside the Launch bay or in the MK.II's case, the [[torpedo]] launchers.		Like their [[Vanguard-class Light Cruiser\|Light Cruiser]] brother, the Adeptus Astartes Strike Cruiser comes in three Marks. The first, the Mk.I, shares the same on paper dps and crit chance with the MK.II variant thanks to the similar weaponry outside the Launch bay or in the MK.II's case, the [[torpedo]] launchers.

	The MK.I isn't much of an improvement weaponry wise over the Vanguard Light Cruisers, specifically the [[Vanguard-class Light Cruiser Mk.II\|MK.II]], since it only carries two launch bays, the same as all the Space Marine Light Cruisers and has a significantly higher points cost.		The MK.I isn't much of an improvement weaponry wise over the Vanguard Light Cruisers, specifically the [[Vanguard-class Light Cruiser Mk.II\|MK.II]], since it only carries two launch bays, the same as all the Space Marine Light Cruisers and has a significantly higher points cost.
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	They were first created by [[Inquisitors\|Inquisitors]] who felt that over-reliance on the Imperial Navy or Space Marines for their duties was unacceptable and potentially dangerous. Combining the power of a Strike Cruiser with a Navy Battlecruiser, Black Ships are secretive vessels which normally operate alone. They will sometimes operate alongside the Imperial Navy or Space Marines, forming the core of a formidable battlegroup for dealing with rebellions or heresy.		They were first created by [[Inquisitors\|Inquisitors]] who felt that over-reliance on the Imperial Navy or Space Marines for their duties was unacceptable and potentially dangerous. Combining the power of a Strike Cruiser with a Navy Battlecruiser, Black Ships are secretive vessels which normally operate alone. They will sometimes operate alongside the Imperial Navy or Space Marines, forming the core of a formidable battlegroup for dealing with rebellions or heresy.

	Funnily enough, these things actually predate the [[Inquisition]] which uses them in the 41st Millennium; their presence was noted as far back as during the [[Horus Heresy]].		Funnily enough, these things actually predate the [[Inquisition]] which uses them in the 41st Millennium; their presence was noted as far back as during the [[Horus Heresy]].

	*'''Length:''' 4km		*'''Length:''' 4km