Widow-class Destroyer

The work-horse of the Dark Star Empire's Naval force, the Widow-class Destroyer was infamous during the Great War for its compact frame, frightening speed, and cutting edge precision in disabling and destroying other cruisers. Armed with an advanced and lethal "Splicer" laser beam and over two dozen warhead launchers, the Widow became a frightening sight for any Union crew to engage it.
== Characteristics ==
=== Dimensions and Hull ===
The Widow is a unique Destroyer-vessel in that its' size is more comparable to that of a large frigate. Its compact frame and destructive arsenal have made early engagements with it shocking for its enemies during the war. Shaped similarly to a bullet in dimension, the Widow's hull is lined with spike-shaped laser cannons and red-tinted viewports. The Splicer beam cannon rests just beneath the front of the ship, near the bridge. This gives the commanding officers a good view of the destructive power of the Splicer cannon.
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== Role ==
Often serving alongside the larger cruisers in the Empire's Navy, such as the Nemesis-class battlecruiser and the Scourge-class capital ships, the Widow made a name for itself as a fast and destructive vessel. A common tactic used in assault groups of Drakarim were deploying the bulkier vessels first to lure in other cruisers for quick flanks and barrages of missile-fire.
Thanks to the destructive Splicer beam cannon, these Destroyers are particularly effective at cutting away at a ships' shields, rendering them vulnerable to missile fire and base-laser cannon fire. However, despite their speed and small frame, the Widows engaged most often in the Great War were still susceptible to being overwhelmed and were not as well protected as the larger cruisers. For this reason, rarely did Widows openly engage enemies alone or "duel" with other cruisers, lest they be lured into ambushes themselves.
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== Gallery ==
Widow-class Destroyer.jpg|Concept art of the Widow by Zexeos.
Category:Ships
Category:Cruisers