With the successful testing of the Orion-class missile frigate, Commonwealth navy top brass decided to greenlight an upscaled version of the project. As a result, the Alliance-class cruiser was developed. This heavy support vessel is designed for major fleet combat.
The Alliance-class has a devastating arsenal of 28 cruise missile turrets, allowing it to lay down a relentless barrage at long range. For defense at shorter ranges, it has two 10-cell antiship missile launchers and four 400mm gyro cannons. This firepower makes it lethal at any range.
The Alliance’s point defenses consist of 44 60mm scatter cannons and 10 point defense missile turrets, granting it some protection from retaliation by torpedoes or missiles. It lacks polarity shields and heavy armor, so it usually must rely on a dedicated escort vessel for protection against enemy ships that get too close.
Well-utilized artillery cruisers can make all the difference in a battle, using their tactical jump drives to keep out of reach of the enemy while releasing pounding salvos of cruise missiles at range. These warships give the Commonwealth a unique set of tactics that potential enemies must adapt to in order to stand a chance in battle.