Raptor-class Battlecruiser

The only class of ship designed by the Linshi Monks that is in active service and larger than a starfighter, the Deliverance-class Battlecruiser is not meant for frontline combat. Instead it takes a supporting role for the fighters it carries, using much of its space to carry spare parts and ammo for the smaller vessels. The cruiser is designed to work in concert with the fighters, often using them to disable the AMS guns on other vessels before it delivers the final blow with one of its powerful nukes.

Since the Deliverance-class is meant more as a deterrent against hostile nations than as a true ship of war, its design choices reflect this. Not only does it max out its size for a ship of its class, it also carries the heaviest weapons payload it can. Each of its six launchers can fire eight nuclear missiles in the two-megaton range. It also sports numerous AMS guns to keep itself well protected against incoming missiles if its fighters are otherwise preoccupied.

The Linshi have only built one ship of this class; the aptly named Deliverance; for numerous reasons. Aside from support and deterrence, it was created to prove that Linea had the capability to create something so large. The monks also prefer the greater freedom they get with starfighters as opposed to capital ships.

The Deliverance itself is currently stationed at the Linshi Hypergate near Aen as a way to protect Linea and provide visitors with a sight that is meant to impress and intimidate at the same time.