Loki-type
the Colonial heavy cruiser
The Loki-type was a Colonial heavy cruiser that served as a fleet support ship during the Cylon War. Lightly armed and built for resupply, it carried munitions, goods, and spare parts to combat ships and battlestar groups.
The Loki-type was a heavy cruiser that served as a fleet support ship in the Colonial Fleet during the Cylon War. Assigned to larger fleets and battlestar groups as a lightly armed support vessel, the class was designed to transfer munitions, goods, and spare parts to combat ships, keeping the front-line fleet supplied and protected. (Blood & Chrome)
Role#
During the Cylon War, the Loki-type was assigned to larger fleets or battlestar groups as a lightly armed support ship intended for protection. As a Fleet Support Ship, it was designed to transfer munitions, goods, and spare parts to combat ships, sustaining the wider fleet in the field. (Blood & Chrome)
Characteristics#
A three-part hull distinguished the Loki-type, set beneath a dome superstructure that terminated in a huge alligator-head form. This contained the ship's battery of some thirty-five kinetic energy weapons and two landing bays. The gigantic hulls held dozens of cargo holds, fitted with cranes for moving large quantities of goods and armaments. (Blood & Chrome)
Known ships#
Recorded vessels of the type included the heavy cruisers Loki and Cyclops. The Loki and a further unidentified Loki-type cruiser took part in the Ghost Fleet offensive, while two more were assigned to Battlestar Group 75. (Blood & Chrome)
Frequently asked questions
- What was the Loki-type?
- The Loki-type was a Colonial heavy cruiser that served as a fleet support ship during the Cylon War. Assigned to larger fleets and battlestar groups, it was a lightly armed vessel designed to transfer munitions, goods, and spare parts to combat ships.
- What was the role of the Loki-type during the Cylon War?
- During the Cylon War, the Loki-type was assigned to larger fleets or battlestar groups as a lightly armed support ship intended for protection. As a Fleet Support Ship, it transferred munitions, goods, and spare parts to combat ships, sustaining the wider fleet in the field.
- How was the Loki-type armed and equipped?
- The Loki-type carried a battery of some thirty-five kinetic energy weapons and two landing bays. Its gigantic hulls held dozens of cargo holds fitted with cranes for moving large quantities of goods and armaments.
- What did the Loki-type look like?
- A three-part hull distinguished the Loki-type, set beneath a dome superstructure that terminated in a huge alligator-head form. The superstructure housed the ship's weapons and two landing bays.
- What were the known ships of the Loki-type?
- Recorded vessels of the type included the heavy cruisers Loki and Cyclops. The Loki and a further unidentified Loki-type cruiser took part in the Ghost Fleet offensive, while two more were assigned to Battlestar Group 75.
Sources
- FilmBlood & Chrome, Web series, 2012; television film, 2013
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