Zealous-class cruiser

The Zealous-class light cruisers were a sizable light cruiser class of the United Nations Space Command, effectively overcoming most of the Halcyon-class's shortcomings. 
==History==
===Development and construction===
*Designed and ordered in 2514
*Halycon replacement
*More than 60 ordered and at least 36 commissioned
===Service===
==Design==
*Faster and better armed than the Halcyons
*Heavier point defenses compensate for diminished armor
*Very small marine and fighter complement
==Ships in class==
*UNSC Zealous (2517)
*UNSC Centaur (2519) 
Category:Cruiser classes