- Intent: To create a light cruiser-sized warship for general sale.
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- Manufacturer: Macharian Industries Corporation
- Affiliation: N/A
- Market Status: Open-Market
- Model: FS Model 130 'Guard'-class Light Cruiser
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material: Quadanium, Titanium, Transparisteel
- Classification: Light Cruiser
- Length: 600 meters
- Width: 210 meters
- Height: 90 meters
- Armament: Average
- Quad heavy laser cannon barbettes
- Dual heavy laser cannon turrets
- Dual laser cannon turrets
- Point-defense lasers
- Assault concussion missile tubes
- Defenses: Average
- Hangar Space: Low: 2
- Hangar Allocations:
- Starfighters: 2 squadrons
- Support Craft: 0 squadrons
- Maneuverability Rating: High
- Speed Rating: Average
- Hyperdrive: Class 1.5 (primary), Class 12 (backup)
- 'All standard features'
- Quantum Targetting Computers
- Interior Bridge
- Screener: The Model 130 is designed to screen for capital ships against incoming starfighters and warheads.
- Agile: The "Guard"-class can maneuvre quite easily to respond to incoming fighter or bomber runs.
- Not the mama: Despite its cruiser dimensions, this light cruiser carries only two squadrons of starfighters.
- Screener: As good as it is against smaller craft, it will suffer against other capital ships, its limited armament and lack of heavy shielding will make every direct encounter difficult.
The Model 130, called Guard-class was developed as first ship for those who desire to field fleets consisting of capital ships. It is designed to answer that need by providing much needed firepower and agility against starfighters. Therefore its name is taken to be literal as it is designed to work alongisde heavy ships of the line and not on its own, even though it will have a good chance to overcome smaller ships like frigates or corvettes.
- Cargo Capacity: 1.200 metric tons
- Consumables: 6 months
- Passengers/Complement: 400 men
- Crew: 900
- Prize: 12.000.000 credits
