The Terminus-class is the backbone of the Republic Navy, and is an iconic symbol of sestan might. This massive battleship generally operates in large fleets, with both others of its class and numerous types of support ships and escorts.
At 7,200 meters in length, the Terminus is one of the largest battlecruisers in the galaxy. It is designed expressly for heavy combat against peer warships, and is outfitted with heavy plasma shields and thick synthetic diamond armor plating. Its devastating armament consists of 56 dual plasma cannons and 10 fusion cannons for antiship combat.
Its primary weapon, however, is a spinal cannon that fires a solid shell copntaining a powerful plasma warhead. This massive cannon is used to engage foes at long range, and is capable of shattering some smaller vessels in a single shot. For defensive purposes, the Terminus has 400 quad pulse lasers dotting its hull.
For additional offensive and defensive capability, the Terminus has a ventral hangar, capable of holding up to 200 starfighters and 50 dropships. These craft assist the ship with combat and patrol duties, and are also used in ground assault operations.
The Terminus-class has a maximum sublight acceleration of 3.5 G’s. It is slow and lumbering, and therefore an easy target for faster, more maneuverable warships. It must rely on its heavy long range weapons and its powerful defenses to protect iteslf from wolfpacks of destroyers and frigates.
As the mainline battlecruiser of the Republic Navy, these powerful ships see service all across the Sagittarius Arm, enforcing order wherever they may be.