Komodo-class heavy cruiser
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Komodo-class Heavy Cruiser
The Komodo-class heavy cruiser is a long-range capital ship built and deployed by the Whitok Kingdom. It is known for its raw firepower, heavy broadside tactics, and durable construction. Unlike smaller voidcraft such as the Salamander-class, the Komodo is built for sustained fleet engagements and command roles.
Description
The Komodo-class takes inspiration from traditional naval warfare doctrine, echoing early 20th-century heavy cruisers such as the Russian cruiser Rossia. In space, it trades maneuverability for armor, mass-driver output, and hangar capacity. It is a key component in the Whitokian line-of-battle strategy.
Role
- Fleet command
- Ship-killer platform
- Sustained broadside firepower
- Carrier escort and screen control
Specifications
- Type: Long-range Heavy Cruiser
- Faction: Whitok Kingdom
- Speed: Sub-light cruise; ~3,500 km/h combat maneuvering
- Propulsion: Grav-flux main drive with limited transdim insertion capability
- Armor: Reinforced void-hull with composite layering (analog to naval armor belt)
- Defensive Systems: Directional countermeasure grid for kinetic intercepts
Armament
- 6x twin 200mm spinal mass drivers (broadside and dorsal turret configuration)
- 16x 120mm secondary mass-driver turrets (anti-fighter/point defense)
- 4x Tadpole ship-killer missile bays
- 12x Minnow-B V2V missile racks
Hangar Capacity
Tactical Notes
The Komodo-class emphasizes **firepower and armor** over speed and evasion. Vulnerable to swarm tactics without fighter escort. Most effective when paired with destroyer screens and electronic warfare support. Known for its distinctive heavy broadside engagements and overlapping fire corridors.
