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===''Solar''-class Command Cruiser=== | ===''Solar''-class Command Cruiser=== | ||
The ''Solar'' is a large, mutli-mission capable starship with extensive science labs in addition to extensive fleet command and control facilities. She has point defense systems and the phaser cannon typical of most battle cruisers. With the Mark III revision, she has been retrofit with the latest in weapons and computer systems to keep those ships in service in line with the newer '' | The ''Solar'' is a large, mutli-mission capable starship with extensive science labs in addition to extensive fleet command and control facilities. She has point defense systems and the phaser cannon typical of most battle cruisers. With the Mark III revision, she has been retrofit with the latest in weapons and computer systems to keep those ships in service in line with the newer ''Valhalla''-class command battlecruisers. | ||
On the down side, the class has a high mass and correspondingly low normal space maneuverability. High staffing levels make the ship very costly to operate. Large portions of the staff contribute to the multi-mission capacity and are non-combat oriented. | On the down side, the class has a high mass and correspondingly low normal space maneuverability. High staffing levels make the ship very costly to operate. Large portions of the staff contribute to the multi-mission capacity and are non-combat oriented. | ||