Battlecruiser
The Battlecruiser is a specialized interceptor designed to destroy enemy fleets with devastating rapidfire capabilities.
Statistics
| Property |
Value |
| Structural Integrity |
125,000 |
| Shield Strength |
800 |
| Attack Power |
1,750 |
| Cargo Capacity |
1,500 |
| Base Speed |
12,000 |
| Fuel Consumption |
250 |
| Drive |
Hyperspace |
Cost
| Resource |
Amount |
| Metal |
75,000 |
| Crystal |
75,000 |
| Deuterium |
30,000 |
Requirements
| Requirement |
Level |
| Shipyard |
8 |
Rapidfire
Battlecruiser Has Rapidfire Against
| Target |
Rapidfire |
| Heavy Fighter |
15 |
| Cruiser |
25 |
| Battleship |
125 |
| Small Cargo |
20 |
| Large Cargo |
10 |
| Espionage Probe |
100 |
| Solar Satellite |
50 |
Ships With Rapidfire Against Battlecruiser
| Attacker |
Rapidfire |
| Destroyer |
5 |
| Deathstar |
25 |
Strategy
Strengths
- Devastating rapidfire vs multiple ship types
- High speed (12,000)
- Excellent shields
- Outstanding fuel efficiency (250) for extended range
Weaknesses
- Very expensive (requires equal metal/crystal)
- Higher shipyard requirement than early ships
- Countered by Destroyers
- Limited cargo capacity
Use Cases
- Fleet interception: Counter enemy fleets
- Anti-Battleship: Rapidfire 125 vs Battleships
- Defense fleet: Rapid response
- Raider hunter: Destroy cargo ships
Fleet Composition
Battlecruisers excel when:
- Defending against Battleship-heavy fleets
- Combined with Destroyers for full coverage
- Used in fast strike operations
Combat Analysis
Key Rapidfire Targets
The Battlecruiser's rapidfire makes it deadly against:
- Battleships (125x): Extremely effective counter
- Cruisers (25x): Strong advantage
- Heavy Fighters (15x): Clears fighter screens
- Cargo Ships: Denies enemy resources
Tactical Notes
- One of the fastest combat ships
- Can chase down fleeing fleets
- Excellent for catching transport convoys
Related Ships
