Centauri Republic Balvarin Class Carrier: Difference between revisions

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One of the largest ships in the Centauri Republic, the Balvarin carrier is an effective escort in its own right and capable of holding the center of an entire battle. Its all-round firepower and seemingly inexhaustible – if not quickly disgorged – fighter compliment make it a good central point for a Centauri fleet to rally around. In fact, some Admirals of the fleet prefer to take their command tours aboard a Balvarin instead of a Primus or Octurion, as the attractive and well-armored hull of the Balvarin looks good in formation. When a Balvarin opens its bay doors and a stream of fighter craft trail out of it over several minutes, the entire tide of a battle can change, if they are allowed to live long enough to mass an attack.

In an attempt to create a more offensive Balvarin, the Balvarix was retrofitted with upgraded weaponry and command facilities. Quite easily this ship can form the core of any Centauri fleet, controlling other ships and lending fighter support where needed.

Balvarin Carrier
Balvarix Strike Carrier

Source:
Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (pages 45-46)
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+One of the largest ships in the Centauri Republic, the Balvarin carrier is an effective escort in its own right and capable of holding the center of an entire battle. Its all-round firepower and seemingly inexhaustible – if not quickly disgorged – fighter compliment make it a good central point for a Centauri fleet to rally around. In fact, some Admirals of the fleet prefer to take their command tours aboard a Balvarin instead of a Primus or Octurion, as the attractive and well-armored hull of the Balvarin looks good in formation. When a Balvarin opens its bay doors and a stream of fighter craft trail out of it over several minutes, the entire tide of a battle can change, if they are allowed to live long enough to mass an attack.<br /><br />
-=='''Balvarian Class Carrier'''==
+In an attempt to create a more offensive Balvarin, the Balvarix was retrofitted with upgraded weaponry and command facilities. Quite easily this ship can form the core of any Centauri fleet, controlling other ships and lending fighter support where needed.<br /><br />
+[[Centauri Republic Balvarin Carrier|Balvarin Carrier]]<br />
-'''Craft''': Centauri Republic Balvarian Class Carrier<br />'''Type''': carrier<br />'''Scale''': capital<br />'''Length''': 1,611 meters<br />'''Skill''': capital ship pilot<br />'''Crew''': 225<br />'''Crew Skill''': Astrogation: 4D+2; Capital Ship Pilot: 4D+2; Communications: 4D+2; Sensors: 4D+2; Starship Gunnery: 3D; Planetary Systems: 4D+2; Tactics: 4D+2; Command: 4D+2<br />'''Passengers''': 3,000<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3,000 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 30 months<br />'''Hyperdrive''': x2<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 1D+1<br />'''Space''': 6<br />'''Hull''': 6D+2<br />'''Sensors'''
+[[Centauri Republic Balvarix Strike Carrier|Balvarix Strike Carrier]]<br /><br />
-*Passive: 40/1D+1
+'''Source''':<br />
-*Scan: 80/2D+1
+Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (pages 45-46)<br />
-*Search: 120/3D+1
+thedemonapostle
-*Focus: 4/4D+1
+</p>
-'''Craft Carried''': 2 shuttles, 36 fighters<br />'''Weapons'''
-*'''16 Particle Arrays'''
-: Fire Arc: 4 fore, 4 port, 4 starboard, 4 aft<br />Crew: 2<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-8/15/25<br />Damage: 5D
-=='''Balvarix Class Strike Carrier'''==
-'''Craft''': Centauri Republic Balvarix Class Strike Carrier<br />'''Type''': carrier<br />'''Scale''': capital<br />'''Length''': 1,611 meters<br />'''Skill''': capital ship pilot<br />'''Crew''': 189<br />'''Crew Skill''': Astrogation: 5D+1; Capital Ship Pilot: 5D+1; Capital Ship Gunnery: 4D; Communications: 5D+1; Sensors: 5D+1; Starship Gunnery: 4D; Planetary Systems: 5D+1; Tactics: 5D+1; Command: 5D+1<br />'''Passengers''': 3,500<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 3,500 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 35 months<br />'''Hyperdrive''': x2<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 1D<br />'''Space''': 5<br />'''Hull''': 7D+1<br />'''Sensors'''
-*Passive: 60/2D
-*Scan: 120/3D
-*Search: 180/4D
-*Focus: 6/5D
-'''Craft Carried''': 2 shuttles, 48 fighters<br />'''Weapons'''
-*'''8 Matter Cannons'''
-: Fire Arc: 4 fore, 4 aft<br />Crew: 2<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-3/12/25<br />Damage: 4D+1
-*'''12 Particle Arrays'''
-: Fire Arc: 3 fore, 3 port, 3 starboard, 3 aft<br />Crew: 2<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1-8/15/25<br />Damage: 5D
-*'''4 MK I Interceptors'''
-: Fire Arc: 1 fore, 1 port, 1 starboard, 1 aft<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: starfighter<br />Skill: starship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D<br />Space Range: 1/3/7<br />Damage:
-:*Intercept: 3D+1
-:*Offense: 1D
-=='''Description'''==
-One of the largest ships in the Centauri Republic, the Balvarin carrier is an effective escort in its own right and capable of holding the center of an entire battle. Its all-round firepower and seemingly inexhaustible – if not quickly disgorged – fighter compliment make it a good central point for a Centauri fleet to rally around. In fact, some Admirals of the fleet prefer to take their command tours aboard a Balvarin instead of a Primus or Octurion, as the attractive and well-armored hull of the Balvarin looks good in formation. When a Balvarin opens its bay doors and a stream of fighter craft trail out of it over several minutes, the entire tide of a battle can change, if they are allowed to live long enough to mass an attack.
-In an attempt to create a more offensive Balvarin, the Balvarix was retrofitted with upgraded weaponry and command facilities. Quite easily this ship can form the core of any Centauri fleet, controlling other ships and lending fighter support where needed.
-=='''Source'''==
-Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (page 46); thedemonapostle