Leviathan-class battlecruiser
the early terran capital ship supplanted by the Behemoth
The Leviathan-class was an early type of terran battlecruiser that had largely been replaced by the Behemoth-class by the start of the 26th century. It could travel through warp space, but its auxiliary craft ports sat dangerously close to the bridge, leaving the class vulnerable to enemy boarding actions.
The Leviathan-class battlecruiser was an early type of terran battlecruiser, a capital ship used in the Koprulu sector. By the start of the 26th century it had become uncommon, having largely been supplanted by the newer Behemoth-class. (StarCraft: Liberty's Crusade)
Design and capabilities#
The Leviathan-class was uncommon by the start of the 26th century, having largely been supplanted by the Behemoth-class that succeeded it. Like other battlecruisers, the class could travel through warp space, allowing it faster-than-light flight between the worlds of the Koprulu sector. Auxiliary craft docked at hydraulic ports built into the vessel, but those ports sat perilously close to the bridge, a flaw that made the Leviathan vulnerable to enemy boarding actions. (StarCraft: Liberty's Crusade)
Successor and legacy#
The Leviathan-class belonged to the early history of the terran battlecruiser, a lineage that reached back to the days of the Terran Confederacy. Its weaknesses were addressed by the Behemoth-class, which became the most common type of battlecruiser during the Great War and a noticeable improvement over its predecessor. The Behemoth could operate within atmospheres and land on planetary surfaces, and it proved far less vulnerable to enemy boarding actions. Two Leviathan-class ships were recorded by name, the Merrimack, a battlecruiser that had been converted into a prison ship, and the Thunder Child. (StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty; StarCraft: Liberty's Crusade; StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga; StarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Firstborn)
Frequently asked questions
- What was the Leviathan-class battlecruiser?
- The Leviathan-class was an early type of terran battlecruiser, a capital ship used in the Koprulu sector. It was uncommon by the start of the 26th century, having largely been supplanted by the newer Behemoth-class.
- What was the Leviathan-class capable of?
- Like other battlecruisers, the Leviathan could travel through warp space for faster-than-light flight. Its auxiliary craft docked at hydraulic ports, but those ports sat perilously close to the bridge, making the class vulnerable to enemy boarding actions.
- How did the Behemoth-class improve on the Leviathan?
- The Behemoth-class became the most common battlecruiser of the Great War and a noticeable improvement over the Leviathan. The Behemoth could operate within atmospheres and land on planetary surfaces, and it was less vulnerable to enemy boarding actions.
- Which Leviathan-class ships were known by name?
- Two named Leviathan-class vessels were recorded, the Merrimack and the Thunder Child. The Merrimack was a battlecruiser that had been converted into a prison ship.
Sources
- BookStarCraft: Liberty's Crusade, Jeff Grubb, 2001
- BookStarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga, Gabriel Mesta, 2001
- BookStarCraft: The Dark Templar Saga: Firstborn, Christie Golden, 2007
- GameStarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, Blizzard Entertainment, 2010
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