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The '''''Emperor''-class battleship''' is a heavy capital [[warship]] in the [[Imperial Navy (Warhammer 40,000)|Imperial Navy]] of the [[Imperium of Man]], serving as a fleet command-and-control vessel. It can be noted for the replacement of the heavy armor and torpedo battery in the bow; instead the ship's bow houses a massive sensor array and additional forward turrets. | [[File:The Divine Right.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Divine Right'', an ''Emperor''-class battleship]] | ||
The '''''Emperor''-class battleship''' is a heavy capital [[warship]] in the [[Imperial Navy (Warhammer 40,000)|Imperial Navy]] of the [[Imperium of Man]], serving as a fleet command-and-control vessel. It can be noted for the replacement of the heavy armor and torpedo battery in the bow; instead the ship's bow houses a massive sensor array and additional forward turrets. The ''Emperor''-class also features launch and recovery facilities for [[starfighter]]s and bombers, giving it a [[carrier]] role, as well. | |||
Ships of this class are considered backbones of the Imperial Navy and often serve as a [[flagship]]s. Due to poor manuverability | Ships of this class are considered backbones of the Imperial Navy and often serve as a [[flagship]]s. Due to poor manuverability, they require plenty of escorts to deal with fast threats. | ||
[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]] | [[Category: Warhammer 40,000]] | ||
[[Category: WH40K Starships]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:21, 12 September 2014
The Emperor-class battleship is a heavy capital warship in the Imperial Navy of the Imperium of Man, serving as a fleet command-and-control vessel. It can be noted for the replacement of the heavy armor and torpedo battery in the bow; instead the ship's bow houses a massive sensor array and additional forward turrets. The Emperor-class also features launch and recovery facilities for starfighters and bombers, giving it a carrier role, as well.
Ships of this class are considered backbones of the Imperial Navy and often serve as a flagships. Due to poor manuverability, they require plenty of escorts to deal with fast threats.