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.
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.
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 complement of 24 to 35 kinetic energy weapons and two landing bays. The gigantic hulls held 81 cargo holds, fitted with cranes for moving large quantities of goods and armaments.
Known ships#
Recorded vessels of the type included the heavy cruisers Loki and Cyclops PCS-73. 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.
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 complement of 24 to 35 kinetic energy weapons and two landing bays. Its gigantic hulls held 81 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 PCS-73. 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
- WikiLoki-type — Battlestar Wiki entry
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