CENTAURI BALVARIAN CARRIER |
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These 2192 carriers are outclassed by EA and Minbari carriers, but they are considered adequate. The ships carry three squadrons of fighters and are normally escorted by Sulust class Escort Destroyers and one or two Primus Battlecruisers. Balvarins have typical Centauri defensive arcs, which are impeccable, but no offensive power worth mentioning. The ability to mass fighters has proven useful on occasion, but a need was seen for a more capable carrier able to provide some measure of self defense. This became the Balvarix. Balvarins have crews of 690, reflecting the flight group, and a 2 month endurance. Operationally, the carriers have a Class VI Jump Drive and a 2.75G acceleration. The ships are named for precious stones. The reactors are rated for 2200MW. |