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{{separate continuity|universe=RDM|cont=Battlestar Galactica Deadlock}}{{Ship Data | {{separate continuity|universe=RDM|cont=Battlestar Galactica Deadlock}}{{Ship Data | ||
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|image = | |image = | ||
|race = | |race =Colonies | ||
|type =Corvette | |type =Corvette | ||
|length =600 meters<ref name="spacedock-spec"/> | |length =600 meters<ref name="spacedock-spec"/> | ||
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|armor top =45 (Tech Bay) | |armor top =45 (Tech Bay) | ||
|armor bottom =30 (Engineering) | |armor bottom =30 (Engineering) | ||
|weapons =1 Corvette Cannon (Forward Arc) | |weapons =1 Corvette Cannon (Forward Arc) | ||
2 Light Turrets (Rear Arc) | |||
|munitions =1 Slot | |munitions =1 Slot | ||
|munition cooldown =4 turns | |munition cooldown =4 turns | ||
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First developed at the Scorpia fleet shipyards just a few years before the outbreak of the first Cylon war, the | First developed at the Scorpia fleet shipyards just a few years before the outbreak of the first Cylon war, the Manticore class Corvette, was considered to be a fairly unremarkable design for the earliest years of its career. With many of the colonies feeling that the small vessels were not sufficiently intimidating to serve as an effective military deterrent. | ||
Predominantly used for hit-and-run tactics and scouting missions, the Manticore also serves well in larger strike groups as a flanking element. Long-range compatible missile tubes and an uncommon aft-facing turret configuration makes this a versatile fighter. | Predominantly used for hit-and-run tactics and scouting missions, the Manticore also serves well in larger strike groups as a flanking element. Long-range compatible missile tubes and an uncommon aft-facing turret configuration makes this a versatile fighter. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
First developed at the scorpion ship fleetyards, a short few years before the outbreak of the first cylon war. The Manticore class corvette was considered to be a fairly unremarkable design for the earliest years of its career, with many of the [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol|Twelve Colonies]] leaders are of the opinion that the small vessel were not intimidating to serve as an effective military deterrent. | |||
As one of the smallest warships in the arsenal of the | Opinions of the vessel changed however in the early years of the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] rebellion, when colonial admiral Mckenelley requisitioned a small number of Manticores that had previously served as law enforcement vessels to bolster his existing fleet. In their service under the admirals' command, the true tactical value of the Manticore class became very apparent, and before long the manticore class became a staple of the early years of the [[Colonial Fleet (TRS)|colonial fleet]]. | ||
As one of the smallest warships in the arsenal of the colonial fleet, the Manticore class is designed favourably for extreme speed and agility, and is primarily used for flanking attacks as well as occasionally being deployed in large numbers for "wolfpack" hit-and-run-operations.<ref>{{cite_web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uN5DCjxDwQ&t=32s|title=Battlestar Galactica: Manticore Class Corvette - Deadlock Proving Grounds - Spacedock|date=|accessdate=|last=|first=|format=|language=}}</ref> | |||
== Notable Ships == | == Notable Ships == | ||
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File:Manticore.jpg|Concept artwork | File:Manticore.jpg|Concept artwork | ||
File:Alan-blackwell-manticore-bottom-07.jpg|Manticore concept (bottom) | File:Alan-blackwell-manticore-bottom-07.jpg|Manticore concept (bottom) | ||
File:BSGD - Inspection View - Manticore - Front.png|Front. | File:BSGD - Inspection View - Manticore - Front.png|Front. | ||
File:BSGD - Inspection View - Manticore - Back.png|Back. | File:BSGD - Inspection View - Manticore - Back.png|Back. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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