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!Carrier CVI A specialised military [Starship], capable of carrying 8-16 '[Pacifier]' - a sort of high-powered space fighter. One of the main types of [Capital Ships]. **Weapon systems** 1 [PAD] 2 [HELL] 6 [Heavy Cannon] 4 [Multi Cannon] 2 Missile Launchers firing [Heavy Missile] 6 [Chaff] / [Flares] launchers 8 [Pacifier] (peacetime complement) or 16 in wartime 105 [Starship Marines] **Approx tonnage** 60,000 tonnes **Maximum acceleration** 1 G **Navy Crew**: 200 (not including [Starship Marines] !!Doctrine In cooperation with the heavy hitting [Battleship], the carrier is a key capital ship for the space fleet. It delivers a powerful strike using its [Pacifier] squadron. However, in the event of fleet actions, the CVI needs protection and will avoid close combat, for which it is ill-equipped. Generally carriers to not operate alone and are not suited to anti-pirate or colonial protection duties. See also [Support Carrier] [Assault Carrier] [Escort Carrier] [Light Carrier]