Nosvogaad Class Light Cruiser

== Nosvogaad Class Light Cruiser ==
=== Description ===
The Nosvogaad was developed in tandem with the Darvuudak, as such they feature similar weaponry. The Nosvogaad is slightly lighter than the Darvuudak and only has 8 Jupiter Cannons, while the Darvuudak has 10. The Darvuudak also has 2 missile turrets, while the Nosvogaad has only beam turrets. The Nosvogaad is still powerful however, and is meant to operate in groups alongside Darvuudaks. It is commonly given to newer pilots in order to provide support for the heavier Darvuudaks which are piloted by more experienced personnel.
=== Development ===
The origin of the Nosvogaad and Darvuudak originate with the Glerrama, a 40k light cruiser used by the Potestas Empire and leased to the Dovan Empire and New Roman Empire. At first, the Glerrama was proven to be quite capable, but overtime, as new sections were added to the the design and it got larger and larger in order to keep up with the newer designs of the Dual Monarchys’ adversaries. Eventually, many wanted to phase it out as the design had been stolen multiple times and began struggling to keep up with larger, more heavier designs. An early replacement prototype was made, but it never got past the base design stage and the project was shelved until recently, when 2 new designs were created. Instead of choosing one over the over, DRIFT officials decided to keep both and thus the Nosvogaad and Darvuudak were born.
The origin of the Jupiter turrets actually begins in early 3017, with the construction of the Sovngarde Class Dreadnaught (1.12m mass). The first turrets developed for the ship were early versions of the Jupiter turrets, however they were mounted in a vertical position rather than a forward facing one. After the Sovngarde was canceled, the Jupiter turrets were refit and their mountings adjusted. They were then put on the Nosvogaad Mk1, then later on the Darvuudak Mk2 as a replacement for the hastily designed Neptune cannons.
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