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Intrepid class cruiser

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Class description
Cruisers (C*) are a large warship class, which often bring all disciplines into one warship. Being jack-of-all-trades, they're masters of none and will usually be outperformed by more specialized warships. However, they carry a heavier armour than most destroyers and frigates. Their large powerplants and spacious hulls provide ample provisions for large (rail assisted) guns and LAMS. The following styles are recognised: The CL class of light cruisers evolves from the frigate line and ultimately leads to the Dreadnought style Battleships. The CG class of guided missile cruisers stems from the missile destroyers, the CA class of heavy cruisers combine both AA and Anti-sub warfare into one hull and the CC class of battlecruisers are jack of all trades with a wide assortment of weapons and usually the largest hulls and most powerful engines.

The ship
The Intrepid class of guided missile cruisers is one of the older ships in the fleet, the original dating back to 2016. Recently, the design bureau rebuilt the ship from the ground up to incorporate the latest advances in weapon tech. The Intrepid is envisioned as a fleet leader, being able to dish out large amounts of damage to surface ships and airships while protecting escorting ships from its multiple defensive systems and AA screen.

To this end, the Intrepid is carrying four dual use AA/CIWS cannons which will automatically engage anti-ship missiles. Two of these guns are kinetic based, the other two (located closest to the island) use FLAK shells against swarms of missiles. Beyond the CIWS, an array of interceptor missiles and LAMS complete the defensive systems. As a cruiser, it has superior armour protection compared to destroyers, giving it increased survivability against more formidable foes. It's key components (missile bays, engineering spaces and the guidance computers) also receive extra added module protection, similar to the Ravager class.

In many ways, Intrepid is a successor to the Ravager, carrying superior firepower but otherwise has much of the same traits. Intrepids main source of firepower comes from the Havoc missiles it carries. Unlike the Ravager though, it carries both K-HE warheads and HEAT warheads. Fights against SD showed limitations of the K-HE warheads, but their ability to soak up interceptors was much needed.

With the current setup, you can expect the K-HE missiles to face the brunt of missile defences and (hopefully) partially survive to do damage, after which the HEAT warheads shred through the internal systems of the enemy vessel.

There are limitations to the Intrepid however, compared to the Ravager it is slower, at 29 m/s. It also carries a mostly superficial torpedo armament, meaning it has to be escorted by ASW ships should submarines be part of the threat environment.

Otherwise, the Intrepid is formidable in most regards and will be a fine addition to any navy.



Basic stats:
Cost: 740k
L/W/H: 158m /23m /34m
Speed: 29 m/s
Turning circle: 1100m
Firepower: 495
Armament:
Guns: Three 6x80mm rotary cannons
One quad 100mm rotary cannon
Torpedoes: Two quad M torpedo launchers, wing mounted
Missiles: 20 Havoc anti-ship missiles
16 M missiles in central VLS
Various SAM missiles
Armour: 3m alloy (nominal)