Crusader-class

The Crusader-class is a modern class of light cruisers, designed by the PlazWorks company and previously in service with the military of Trident Foundries.

Description
Comprising a narrow frontal section combined with a comparatively voluminous aft section, the Crusader is one of the largest designs that Trident Foundries have ever fielded in combat. Its size proved a detriment to mass production however, with only twenty completed before production ceased in 2419 in favour of smaller, newer vessels.

The Crusader 's primary armament includes eight heavy frontal plasma cannons. The Crusader is also much more heavily armoured than most Trident ships of the same era.

The Crusader 's main distinguishing feature is its forward observation deck, set directly in between the two forward prongs and is very unusual in Trident vessels. It was intended for Admirals to direct a battle from there, and as such robust command-and-control equipment was included there as standard.

History
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Crusader-class ships were finally retired in GY 2433; the small number remaining, and the general progression of Trident's technology rendering them obsolete, led to the class being retired for economic reasons. It was deemed cheaper to construct new vessels than to refit the ageing PlazWorks-based fleet.

Notable Vessels
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