Macross-Class Attack Carrier

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[b]Macross-Class Attack Carrier[/b]

[b]Technical Data[/b]

[b]Accomidation:[/b] ~20000 crew
[b]Dimensions:[/b] Length: 1220 meters; Width: 500 meters; Height: 330 meters
[b]Speed:[/b] Cruise: Mach 0.8, Max: Mach 2.2

[b]Ability Data[/b]

[b]Pinpoint Barrier:[/b] Instead of having costly full barrier systems, Macross-Class attack carriers employ 3 small "pinpoint" barriers. Each pinpoint barrier is a localized field capable of blocking incoming attacks, and they are moved around the outer frame to defend against attacks as necessary.

[b]Weapon Data[/b]

[b]Point Defence Chainguns:[/b] Scattered across the carrier are numberous chainguns for shooting down incoming missiles or aircraft.
[b]Anti-Aircraft Missile Launchers:[/b] Scattered across the carrier are numerous anti-aircraft missile launchers.
[b]Cruise Missiles:[/b] Macross-Class attack carriers each carry 4 launchers for cruise missiles, used to attack JAM installations or attack carriers. Each launcher has 3 missiles.
[b]Firestorm Missiles:[/b] Missiles containing a special napalm formula. While not dealing much damage if it were to hit something, it's intended use is to cover an area in fire. Firestorm missiles are intended to detonate above the target area, spraying the napalm over a wide distance. The napalm sticks to enemy units, burning them constantly, while the ground is turned into a burning firestorm that could burn for hours. Each cruise missile launcher carries a single Firestorm missile.
[b]Reaction Missiles:[/b] During the final battle in the series, FAF high command authorized the use of reaction missiles against the JAM fleet preventing them from returning through the portal. Reaction missiles are the most devestating weapon in the FAF's arsenal, even stronger then previous nuclear missiles, without any of the dangerous radiation. Macross-Class attack carriers can fire reaction missiles from each of it's cruise missile launchers.
[b]Assault Laser Cannon:[/b] Mounted at the front of the attack carrier. The assault laser is the most powerful laser weapon currently used by the FAF, and can destroy even the toughest JAM assault carrier, or even entire fleets. The power consumption is extreme, however, limiting it's use.

[b]Technical and Historical Notes[/b]

Macross-Class attack carriers are the centerpiece of the FAF, functioning as headquarters and heavy assault platform. Only 5 carriers have been produced, one for each of the FAF's divisions. As a headquarters, the attack carriers are capable of housing an entire division worth of aircraft and pilots, and feature numerous launching strips in order to quickly deploy all of them in the event of a raid.