Crobuzon
 The Crobuzon, approaching Earth
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| Career |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Crobuzon |
| Operator: | Blue Fleet |
| Builder: | Central Vostok Aerospace |
| Fate: | Crashed and sunk on Earth, 13 July 2011 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Pharos assault carrier |
| Type: | Command Ship Assault Carrier |
| Propulsion: | Several fusion thrusters |
| Hyperdrive: | Dromon I Integrated |
| Complement: | Fighters, bombers, missiles |
| Sensors and processing systems: | Long-range sensors "Atlantic" Hybrid Manual-Automatic Systems (HMAS) Intrasystem and intersystem communications |
| Electronic warfare and decoys: | Classified |
| Armament: | A large number of rapid-fire energy turrets, "Suleiman" siege cannon |
| Shield generators: | "Testudo" shielding |
| Aviation facilities: | Several large hangars |
The Crobuzon was a Pharos-class Super-Heavy Assault Carrier in service with the Cosmonautic Armada of Vostok. It was one of the largest ships in the fleet and Hannibal Barca's vehicle of choice, serving as his flagship in the Blue Fleet.
It led the CAV expedition to Earth to find the Gem. Along with the rest of the fleet, it was ambushed by the Clone Guild. Despite surviving for most of the battle, its communications were damaged and it was shot down in Earth's orbit by the Coruscanti Navy for failing to respond to its hail, shortly after receiving survivors from the Miocene Arrow. It was well-built enough for most of the ship to survive reentry; the wreckage crashed into the ocean, and the survivors escaped in a purpose-built submarine.[1]
Trivia
"Crobuzon" was named after the city featured in China Miéville's Bas-Lag trilogy.
