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The [[Gorn Confederation (SFC)|Gorn Confederation]]'s ''Anaconda'' class light cruiser (CL) first entered service in [[2250 (SFC)|2250]], as well as the light commando cruiser (COM) variant. Over the course of the ensuing decades, multiple refits and variants were introduced.  The base CL carried up to twelve [[shuttlecraft]], had four science labs, two [[transporter (SFC)|transporters]], and a single tractor beam emitter, and was armed with [[plasma torpedo (SFC)#Type-G|Type-G plasma torpedoes]] and [[shipboard phasers (SFC)#Type-1|Type-1 phasers]]. The COM variant was largely identical, but had only two science labs and five transporters in order to deploy its complement of Marines and was armed with the smaller [[plasma torpedo (SFC)#Type-F|Type-F plasma torpedoes]]. The CL variant remained in service until [[2288 (SFC)|2288]], while the COM variant remained in service until [[2290 (SFC)|2290]].
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The [[Gorn Confederation (SFC)|Gorn Confederation]]'s ''Anaconda'' class heavy destroyer (HDD) was introduced in [[2278 (SFC)|2278]] as the [[Gorn (SFC)|Gorn]]'s take on the [[General War (SFC)|General War]]'s ubiquitous "war cruiser," but was designated a heavy destroyer to disguise its true power from the [[Romulan Star Empire (SFC)|Romulan Star Empire]] and its true cost from the budget-minded members of the Gorn government. It was often considered to be the epitome of the lean-and-mean design concept. Using two tubes dedicated to [[plasma torpedo (SFC)#Type-F|Type-F plasma torpedoes]] and a very well-arranged [[shipboard phasers (SFC)#Type-1|Type-1 phaser battery]], in addition to a single tube for the [[plasma torpedo (SFC)#Type-S|Type-S plasma torpedo]], the HDD was a formidable opponent. It had a crew complement of 320, featured strong [[shields]], a capacity of eight [[shuttlecraft]], two science labs, two [[transporter (SFC)|transporters]], and a single [[tractor beam (SFC)|tractor beam]] emitter. The class remained in production until [[2288 (SFC)|2288]], when it was superseded by the HDD+ refit. Introduced in [[2282 (SFC)|2282]], the improved heavy destroyer (HDD+) variant significantly improved the shielding, and added [[shipboard phasers (SFC)#Type-3|Type-3 phasers]] to the specifications.
  
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The improved light cruiser (CL+) variant was introduced in [[2279 (SFC)|2279]]. Among the upgrades to the class, it was now armed with [[plasma torpedo (SFC)#Type-S|Type-S plasma torpedoes]], and remained in service until [[2301 (SFC)|2301]]. The improved light commando cruiser (COM+) was introduced two years later, in [[2281 (SFC)|2281]], though it retained the Type-F plasma torpedoes, and it remained in service until [[2303 (SFC)|2303]].
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The heavy commando destroyer (HDC) variant was introduced in [[2284 (SFC)|2284]], and was intended to support planetary assaults with landing forces; its 32 boarding parties provided substantial Marine support. The HDC, win an increased crew capacity of 380, traded out the third torpedo tube and its Type-S plasma torpedoes in exchange for a third transporter, and remained in production until [[2297 (SFC)|2297]]. The improved heavy commando destroyer (HDC+) was introduced in [[2288 (SFC)|2288]], bringing over the improvied shielding and Type-3 phasers from the HDD+ variant.
  
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The CLF variant of the light cruiser was introduced in [[2289 (SFC)|2289]], and it featured both Type-S and Type-F plasma torpedoes, as well as both Type-1 and [[shipboard phasers (SFC)#Type-3|Type-3 phasers]]. The CLF variant remained in service until [[2305 (SFC)|2305]]. A year later, in [[2290 (SFC)|2290]], the medium cruiser (CM) variant was introduced. The CM boasted an improved turning radius, faster [[warp drive (SFC)|warp drive]], double the [[battery]] power capacity, stronger [[shields]], a third transporter, and much heavier armament, including both Type-S and Type-F plasma torpedoes and Type-1 and Type-3 phasers, though at the cost of a reduced shuttle capacity of eight shuttlecraft. The class proved successful, and remained in service well into the 24th century.
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In [[2286 (SFC)|2286]], the heavy command destroyer (CDD) variant was introduced, based on the HDD+ variant, and was designed to replace destroyed heavier ships in the role squadron leader. With a crew complement of 360, it received even stronger shields than the HDC+, and had only Type-1 phasers.
  
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The light commando cruiser was refit in [[2291 (SFC)|2291]] to the COMF variant, which had many of the same specifications as the COM+, albeit with four torpedo launchers and both Type-1 and Type-3 phasers. In [[2292 (SFC)|2292]], the strike cruiser (CS) variant was launched, featuring many of the same specifications as the CM variant, as well as three launchers for both [[plasma torpedo (SFC)#Type-R|Type-R]] and Type-G plasma torpedoes.  
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Showing surprising insight, the Gorn designed their heavy destroyer so that it could be modified into a heavier ship, should the need arise . The result was fully equivalent to a [[Euromastyx class (SFC)|''Euromastyx'' class]] battlecruiser (BC), but was designated a medium cruiser (CM) to avoid confusion. The initial production in [[2290 (SFC)|2290]] was limited due to yard capacity, but it was a popular design and preferred over the BC due to the superior firing arcs of the heavy Type-S plasma torpedoes. The class, with an increased crew complement of 420, also boasted the stronger shields of the CDD, three transporters, two tractor beam emitters, four torpedo tubes with a dual Type-S and Type-F plasma torpedo payload, and a highly effective combination of Type-1 and Type-3 phasers.
  
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The final variant of the class, the medium command cruiser (MCC), was introduced in [[2294 (SFC)|2294]]. It possessed even stronger shields than the CM or CS variants, as well as four torpedo launchers for its complement of Type-S and Type-F plasma torpedoes.<ref name="SFCGame"/>
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The strike cruiser (CS) was a variant of the CM introduced in [[2292 (SFC)|2292]]. It was produced at a low rate with the heavier [[plasma torpedo (SFC)#Type-R|Type-R plasma torpedo]]. The CS was otherwise comparable to a CM and was intended for special missions.
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The final variant of the class, the medium command cruiser (MCC), was introduced in [[2294 (SFC)|2294]]. It possessed slightly stronger shields than the CM or CS variants, a crew complement of 440, as well as four torpedo launchers for its complement of Type-S and Type-F plasma torpedoes.<ref name="SFCGame"/>
 
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The Gorn Confederation's Anaconda class heavy destroyer (HDD) was introduced in 2278 as the Gorn's take on the General War's ubiquitous "war cruiser," but was designated a heavy destroyer to disguise its true power from the Romulan Star Empire and its true cost from the budget-minded members of the Gorn government. It was often considered to be the epitome of the lean-and-mean design concept. Using two tubes dedicated to Type-F plasma torpedoes and a very well-arranged Type-1 phaser battery, in addition to a single tube for the Type-S plasma torpedo, the HDD was a formidable opponent. It had a crew complement of 320, featured strong shields, a capacity of eight shuttlecraft, two science labs, two transporters, and a single tractor beam emitter. The class remained in production until 2288, when it was superseded by the HDD+ refit. Introduced in 2282, the improved heavy destroyer (HDD+) variant significantly improved the shielding, and added Type-3 phasers to the specifications.

The heavy commando destroyer (HDC) variant was introduced in 2284, and was intended to support planetary assaults with landing forces; its 32 boarding parties provided substantial Marine support. The HDC, win an increased crew capacity of 380, traded out the third torpedo tube and its Type-S plasma torpedoes in exchange for a third transporter, and remained in production until 2297. The improved heavy commando destroyer (HDC+) was introduced in 2288, bringing over the improvied shielding and Type-3 phasers from the HDD+ variant.

In 2286, the heavy command destroyer (CDD) variant was introduced, based on the HDD+ variant, and was designed to replace destroyed heavier ships in the role squadron leader. With a crew complement of 360, it received even stronger shields than the HDC+, and had only Type-1 phasers.

Showing surprising insight, the Gorn designed their heavy destroyer so that it could be modified into a heavier ship, should the need arise . The result was fully equivalent to a Euromastyx class battlecruiser (BC), but was designated a medium cruiser (CM) to avoid confusion. The initial production in 2290 was limited due to yard capacity, but it was a popular design and preferred over the BC due to the superior firing arcs of the heavy Type-S plasma torpedoes. The class, with an increased crew complement of 420, also boasted the stronger shields of the CDD, three transporters, two tractor beam emitters, four torpedo tubes with a dual Type-S and Type-F plasma torpedo payload, and a highly effective combination of Type-1 and Type-3 phasers.

The strike cruiser (CS) was a variant of the CM introduced in 2292. It was produced at a low rate with the heavier Type-R plasma torpedo. The CS was otherwise comparable to a CM and was intended for special missions.

The final variant of the class, the medium command cruiser (MCC), was introduced in 2294. It possessed slightly stronger shields than the CM or CS variants, a crew complement of 440, as well as four torpedo launchers for its complement of Type-S and Type-F plasma torpedoes.[1]

Anaconda class vessels

SFC Timeline

G.C.S. Champion  • G.C.S. Crotalian  • G.C.S. Crusader  • G.C.S. Death Stomp  • G.C.S. Death Tongue  • G.C.S. Death Wail  • G.C.S. Draco Norbus  • G.C.S. Draconiad  • G.C.S. Eaglebane  • G.C.S. Excellence  • G.C.S. Final Strike  • G.C.S. Firedrake  • G.C.S. Flame  • G.C.S. Freedom  • G.C.S. Glorious Comeback  • G.C.S. Golitho  • G.C.S. Gormwest  • G.C.S. Gorrion  • G.C.S. Groundpounder  • G.C.S. Harmony  • G.C.S. Irongrip  • G.C.S. Irontail  • G.C.S. Justicar  • G.C.S. Lady of War  • G.C.S. Perfection  • G.C.S. Prince Allurian  • G.C.S. Prince Aratok  • G.C.S. Princess Bauria  • G.C.S. Princess Ss'ltah  • G.C.S. Queen of Battle  • G.C.S. Sardith's Sword  • G.C.S. Scorpion  • G.C.S. Scything Tail  • G.C.S. Selach  • G.C.S. Setting of the Twin Suns  • G.C.S. Szkor  • G.C.S. Szurra  • G.C.S. Szurrazan  • G.C.S. Tail of Spikes  • G.C.S. Talons of Glory  • G.C.S. Tenacious  • G.C.S. Terrible Hand  • G.C.S. Thunderbeast  • G.C.S. Thundersnake  • G.C.S. Tyrex  • G.C.S. Unity

Notes and References

  1. ↑ Bethke, Erik (Producer). Starfleet Command. Lead Designer: Erik Bethke. Senior Designer: Chris Taylor. Mission Scripting by Lance Watanabe. Campaign Mission Design by Scott Bennie. Game Design by Marc Hertogh and Tom Hughes. SFB Consultant: Tom Hughes. Interplay Inc.. 15 September 1999.
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