Extractor-Class Cruiser

Classified Document with specifications of the Extractor Class Cruiser

### Armor

Twin, Multiple-Layered Void Shields with Overload Capacitors and Frequency Modulation

### Standard armament

Spinal Mounted - Mezoa Pattern Hybrid Lance Weapon;
 Six Torpedo Tubes;
 Two Mjorn Rotary Macrocannon Batteries per side;
 Four Hanger Bays per side (Starboard and Port);
 Micro Laser Grid Defense Turret System

### Optional armament

Valkyrie Gunships; Vendetta Gunships; Faustus Interceptors; Devourer Dropships; Aquila Landers; Several Drop-pods; Scapula-class Deep Space Fighter

## History

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The history of the Extractor-class Cruisers is a tale of innovation, necessity, and the relentless pursuit of versatility within the expansive naval forces of the greater Imperium. These small but unique ships have a rich history that dates back centuries, marked by the influence of the Mjorn-centric STCs and their evolution to meet the ever-changing demands of the Imperium.

### Age of the Imperium

The first Extractor-class Cruisers were constructed as experimental prototypes, designed to serve as long-range patrol vessels with enhanced communication capabilities. These ships would be tasked with maintaining order within the burgeoning warp rifts and escorting vulnerable convoys through turbulent regions of space. The Imperium hoped that their communication-focused design would facilitate coordination among smaller battle groups and improve overall fleet efficiency.

The Extractor-class Cruisers quickly proved their worth. Their communication suites allowed for better coordination and fleet maneuvers, while their broadside weaponry, particularly the Mjorn Macrocannons, provided powerful offensive capabilities in a compact design. The twin-layered void shields, with their rapid cycling capabilities, offered improved protection against both enemy fire and stellar debris.

The Extractor-class Cruisers were used to quell rebellions, maintain control over vital warp routes, and protect convoys carrying vital resources. They became known for their adaptability and effectiveness in these roles, garnering respect among the naval forces. Over the millennia, the Extractor-class Cruisers continued to evolve. The original design was modified and adapted to meet changing strategic needs. Variants emerged, each tailored for specific missions, such as convoy protection, long-range reconnaissance, and even planetary assault.

Notable advancements included the incorporation of the Mezoa Pattern Theta-7 Drive, which made the Extractor-class one of the fastest ships of its size, enhancing its effectiveness in hit-and-fade operations. Today, Extractor-class Cruisers remain a valuable asset in the Imperial Navy's diverse fleet. They serve as versatile patrol ships, convoy flagships, and even rapid response vessels. Their unique design, based on the ancient Mjorn STCs, continues to set them apart, making them prized assets in the Imperium's arsenal.

The Extractor-class Cruisers are a testament to the Imperium's ability to adapt and incorporate new technologies into its war machine. With their blend of communication excellence, formidable firepower, and adaptability, they have carved their own place in the storied history of the Imperium's naval forces.

## Description

Extractor-class Cruiser fits into the Cruiser class for it is a small ship, but the design is unique from those used by the greater Imperium as it is based off of several Mjorn-centric STCs. The Extractor-Class's main role is that of Long Range Patrol and Convoy Flagship for battle groups that exist below ships of the wall. With a general purpose of facilitating communication between ships in a patrol or convoy, the design uses extensive communication suites and it's flight hangers for primary defense while the Mjorn Rotary Macrocannon's and the Spinal Mounts act as primary offensive weaponry.

## Design

### Weapons

The Extractor-class Cruiser uses Mjorn Macrocannon Broadside Pattern. On the Extractor class while lightly armed per broadside, the Macrocannons are mounted on a rotational mount allowing both broadsides to shoot above or below the plane as well as forward to allow maximum firepower in a given location leading to a devastating broadside when fired in the proscribed pattern. The defense grid laser turrets, while not powerful individually, act in concert to shoot down incoming ordinance and small craft. Armories were located throughout the ship, holding a selection of weapons and their requisite ammunition. Eight docking bays allowed a number of dropships, Interceptors, combat vehicles and Tanks to be carried. Honeycomb launch structures cluster along the vessel’s keel, ready to spit drop pods full of assault forces on helpless planets below. Jovian-pattern Landing Bays are equipped with dedicated launch ports for launching attack craft and magnetic guidance coils for steering them safely back on board after a mission. The absence of an outer exposed landing bay is believed to make the Jovian pattern less prone to damage or catastrophic depressurization.

### Void Shields

Twin, multiple-layered void shields that have had their frequencies adjusted to better brush aside stellar debris and detritus and are equipped with an extensive network of rapidly charging capacitors and a redundant set of shield projectors. This combination enables the void shields to rapidly cycle, even after an overload.

### Propulsion

A Mezoa Pattern Theta-7 Drive is a massively powerful and hugely space-intensive plasma drive designed purely for speed is among the fastest for it's size. Extractor-class Cruiser is equipped with Secondary Reactors and uses the additional power from augmented plasma reactors to rapidly increase its speed for a limited amount of time. Multiple manoeuvring thrusters draw immense power, but offer impressive performance nonetheless.

## Crew

Crews of Extractor-Class Cruisers are mostly dictated by the organization who is filling the crew, however some things are true for all ships of this class. Due to the nature of the Cruiser Class to have both Hanger bays and Offensive Weaponry, it creates a competitive environment between pilots and gunners for kills counted. Further this class is maintenance and electronics heavy so require larger than traditional Mechanicus cohorts to keep such ships in fighting trim.

## Schematics

### Important areas

Extractor-class Cruiser features Mjorn Pattern Electromagnetic Armor and an interlinked network of hundreds of miniature laser turrets scattered across a vessel’s hull. The ship’s hull and structural supports are ribbed with powerfield generators, which can greatly reinforce the vessel’s structural integrity as long as they are powered.

## Notable Vessels

* **Cruiser Veroir**: Flagship of the 367th Ishtarian Battlegroup, the Cruiser Veroir fills the role of command ship as well as mobile base for the battlegroup. At the time of her commission, the ship is the newest, most powerful cruiser in the entire Ishtar fleet. Her position of admiral’s ship has made her a symbol in her own right.
* **Gears of Retribution**: A notable Extractor-class Cruiser that serves as the primary vessel of Inquisitor Adam Clarke.

* **Steel of Invention**: One of the First Extractor-Class Cruisers built by Mjorn. This ship still serves a key role in the Forge World Mjorn Defense Fleet.