Bretonian Armed Forces - Combat Craft Review - By: Lieutenant Commander James Winters

[Snoflek]

B-1290 "Templar" Bretonia Very Heavy Fighter

---

Basic Information

Type: Very Heavy Fighter
Model Number: B-1290
Role: Heavy Assault Fighter
Origin: Bretonia
Manufacturer: Bretonian Armed Forces
Availability Status: Standard Issue
Hull Cost: Estimated Production lies at 1900000 Standard Credits
Based Availability : Battleship Suffolk, Battleship Harlow, Battleship Norfolk, Battleship Essex
Variants: B-907A "Crusader" Bretonia Heavy Fighter

---

Manufacturer's Summary

Heavily modified version of the Crusader, named the Templar, is the latest addition to Bretonia Armed Forces. Very heavy fighters of this type are built in an effort to stop Corsair expansion into Bretonia space. Armor capacity of this ship is rumored to be superior to any other very heavy fighter in Sirius, however, just like Corsairs' Titan, it lacks maneuverability.

---

Winter's Summary

Imagine the polar opposite of the Marlin. Good, Now we're on the same page. This isn't a fighter. Just thought we'd get that out of the way fast enough. You won't be dodging incoming fire, darting in between of cruisers and gunboats in a mad display of flight skill. Instead, you'll be a brick. If someone shoots at you, and they're half competent, they'll hit you. Now that we've got out of the way, let us continue. The Templar is only slightly less aerodynamic than a brick, and it has useless little wings that serve no purpose but to make it an even larger target. Thankfully, it's suitably difficult to bring down. This ship is so solid, I dare to say that in a heated battle, the hull of the ship has a higher chance of surviving the battle than it's pilot. In spite of all that, the Templar is not not a bad ship. It flies well enough from one place to another, but don't go planning any fancy turns without a week's notice ahead of time. It can even help put a decent hole in a gunboat, in the right circumstances. If the stars align properly, your opponent is drunk, or heavens forbid, flying something less agile than the Templar, they are in for a nasty surprise. This ship is capable of absolutely decimating most of it's opponents in a volley of fire. You'll just have to ask them to sit still politely to do it. Also: Note the very large viewscreen. Don't let it crack.

---

Hull and Powercore

Armor Durability: 14000
Hold Capacity: 76
Equipment Hardpoints: Standard Countermeasure/Cloak, Torpedo/Cruise Disruptor, Mine
Weapon Hardpoints: 2 Class 8, 3 Class 9s, 1 Class 10, 1 Turret
Shield Battery and Nanobot Storage: 76/76
Powercore Capacity:12400
Powercore Charge Rate: 1270
Powercore Percentage: 100%

---

Maneuvering

Standard Speed: 80 Units per Second
Turnrate: 62.89 Degrees per Second
Cruise Speed: 375 Units per Second

---

Closing Comments

Despite the previous iteration of this craft being known as the 'Crown Jewel' of the Bretonian Armed Forces, this is perhaps one of the more neglected ships in our arsenal. Often abandoned in favor of the readily available 'Guardian' Very Heavy Fighter, among others, the Templar stands as a Paragon of Bretonian Virtues nonetheless. Proud, Capable, Independent, Sturdy and Enduring, this Fighter Craft deserves a commendation all it's own. Even if the Engines are Horribly, Unimaginably, Unforgivably exposed.
Signed,
Lieutenant Commander James Winter - Bretonian Armed Forces