Vanguard-class Cruiser

The Vanguard-class Cruiser is a class of cruiser currently operated by the Arkanian Imperial Navy. The Vanguard-class was the second class of starship to be commissioned by the Arkanian Republic Navy and at its debut was the second-most powerful new starship in service with the Navy. This was short-lived, however when the Resurgence-class Heavy Cruiser entered service.
== Design and Armaments ==
=== Design ===
The Vanguard-class Cruiser had a frontal hull design similar to that of the Retribution-class Battleship. The Vanguard-class featured newly-designed engines which greatly increased its speed.
=== Armaments ===
The Vanguard-class is armed with two BSC-40 Dual Heavy Railgun Batteries, which are very powerful and will deal heavy damage to enemy ships. Its missile batteries are also a major threat to enemy starships along with the five TR-50 Secondary Railgun Batteries. Its point-defense cannons provide defense against enemy fighters and lighter craft.
== Service History ==
The Vanguard-class serve as flagships for small fleets made up of three or four ships.
=== Second Arkanian Republic ===
==== Lunar-American War ====
Vanguard-class Cruisers of Task Force 15 directly engaged enemy starships, scoring many kills but not without casualties.
=== Imperial Arkanian Empire ===
==== Arkanian Expansion ====
In 2038 with the formation of the Imperial Arkanian Empire, the fleets of the newly-formed Arkanian Imperial Navy, including Task Force 15, entered neighboring planetary systems and acquired the unexplored territory, mapping out the areas in the process.