Cruiser

The Cruiser is a large heavy warship with formidable military power.
== Description ==
The Republic Cruiser is a relatively recent design, a much larger version of the Frigate designed to be able to take on an entire pirate fleet if necessary. In addition to a wide variety of weaponry, Cruisers have space to carry four attack Drones: fast, pilotless fighters that can be controlled remotely.
== Location ==
The Cruiser can be purchased at the following ports:
* Geminus, Castor (before the bombing)
== Outfits ==
These are the standard outfits initially equipped on each Cruiser.
Guns
Particle Cannon (4)
Turrets
Heavy Anti-Missile Turret (2)Heavy Laser Turret (2)
Secondary Weapons
Sidewinder Missile Launcher (2)
Ammunition
Sidewinder Missile (90)
Systems
D67-TM Shield GeneratorHyperdriveLarge Radar JammerLiquid Nitrogen CoolerTactical Scanner
Power
Fusion ReactorLP288a Battery Pack
Engines
X4200 Ion SteeringX4700 Ion Thruster
Hand to Hand
Fragmentation Grenades (20)Laser Rifle (20)Security Station
== Performance Information==
The Navy Cruiser is formidable. Faster and more agile than the larger Carrier, the Cruiser is capable of taking on a small fleet by itself. If the player should choose to fight one of these, it is recommended to get behind the Cruiser or have a vessel with extremely powerful shields to compensate for the Particle Cannon barrage the Cruiser will unleash.
Later in the Free Worlds campaign, the Navy will make this already formidable ship stronger with Electron Beams and Atomic Engines that enable Cruisers to maneuver like gunships. These upgraded ships should not be engaged unless the player has a fleet for back-up or a vessel of comparable firepower.
== Notes ==
* Purchasing this ship requires a Navy Cruiser License, which is not legitimately obtainable. As a result, Cruisers can only be obtained by capturing them.
* Cruisers can be captured during the Free Worlds - Republic War without any additional disadvantage. Five Cruisers in pirate colors can also be encountered and captured in the Beelzebub storyline.
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Category:Heavy Warship
Category:Human
Category:Human ships
Category:Republic
Category:Carrier
Category:Ships with drone bays
Category:Ships in Navy Advanced