Damocles-class light cruiser

The ***Damocles*-class light cruiser** is a cruiser class operated by the Kadian Defence Force, manufactured by Kallus Fleet Yards. Designed as a high-speed combat ship and notably effective support vessel, the *Damocles*-class is one of the most prestigious spacecraft fielded by the KDF, with a long history of dedicated service in the defence of the Kadian Union's territories.

## Description

The *Damocles*-class light cruiser is one of the most venerated and well known warships to enter service in the Kadian Defence Force, introduced to the KDF’s ranks as part of a fleet-wide modernisation program by Kallus Fleet Yards in 271 PSE. Shortly after its introduction, the cruiser solidified itself as the mainstay capital ship of the KDF, phasing out the larger but outdated *Concordance*-class battleship. The *Damocles*-class fell into the role of a battlegroup leader and fleet support vessel, with its speed and versatility being used to considerable effectiveness in commanding small flotillas and strike groups, as well as forming the bulk of KDF battle lines during fleet combat.

Beyond fleet assignments, the *Damocles*-class is often sent on long-term deployments away from a safe harbour, on both patrols and specialised missions. For these deployments, the ship is outfitted with extensive crew recreational facilities and living quarters. The fore section of the ship houses the quarterdecks and command sections, including the Combat Information Centre (CIC) and bridge, protected underneath a secondary layer of armour. The fore section is additionally occupied by the magazine and gun decks, as well as other shipboard facilities like the medical bay, armoury, crew quarters, galley, KMC marines barracks, and hangar bay for the three embarked Sterling-type Transport Skiffs. The aft of the vessel is nearly entirely dedicated to the fusion drive and propulsion systems, though a large part is also taken up by the extensive cargo bay.

## Armament

The *Damocles*-class sports three Turreted Broadlock-High Yield ‘Scimitar’ Coilgun batteries, located at strategic points across the ship’s triangular shape. Their positioning allows them to fire in multiple directions around the vessel. Though the real strength of the cruiser lies in its torpedo complement, boasting 180 missiles in total, launched out of 10 auto-loading silos on the front and sides. It is additionally defended by a grid of nineteen autocannons positioned at key hardpoints across the hull, giving a full coverage of all the ship’s major systems to defend from missile attacks.

## Utilities

* **Imaging LIDAR**
* **TransCOM Communication System**
* **Titanium Aluminide Hull Armour**
* **Through-Deck Launch Bay**

The cruiser’s imposing size allows it to include a large launch bay, with the hangar doors located near the centre of the fore section. The bay carries storage and maintenance facilities for the three embarked Sterling-type Transport Skiffs, used for personnel transportation and marine deployment.

* **Expansive Cargo Bay**

The ship features a very large cargo area around the midsection of the ship that is able to accommodate two M9D Mako Excursion Rovers, and massive amounts of cargo and supplies.