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The Vorlon cruiser was the largest and most powerful known ship of the Vorlon fleet, save of course for the Vorlon planetkiller.[1]

Overview[]

As with most Vorlon ships, very little is known about its full capabilities and since they all appear to have been taken with the Vorlons when they left for the Rim, it's even less likely that any new information will be forthcoming. Fast, powerful and very big, Vorlon Cruisers have been seen to be more than a match for the Shadow Vessel and seem to be vulnerable only to overwhelming numbers, though they have on occasion been seen to travel alone.[2]

Apocrypha[]

Canonbox default The following is based on The Mongoose Publishing RPG books and contradicts canon sources.
Canonbox default The following is based on The Agents of Gaming Strategic Game and contradicts canon sources.

The specifications and name of the Vorlon cruiser varies when it comes to the non-canon roleplaying sources.

Babylon 5 the Roleplaying Game's Darkness and Light

The Vorlon Star Dreadnought was until the Shadow War, the most powerful vessel active in the known galaxy. It was among the most potent weapons of war in the Vorlon arsenal. It's primary weapon is its discharge cannon, but it is capable of growing new weapons pods if needed. They lack the sensor-petals of the transports, therefore a star dreadnought is normally accompanied by several smaller escorts and scouts. Which located the enemy for it to destroy. The ship is capable of operating without a crew but up to a hundred Vorlon can either incarnate themselves within the dreadnought's core or they can board the ship as independent entities. These ships are grown in orbital nutrient tanks until they mature, after which they are cybernetically augmented.

  • Crew: 0
  • Passengers: up to 100
  • Weapons: 1 discharge cannon, weapons pods (if needed)
  • Defenses: self-repairing

Babylon 5 the Roleplaying Game's Ships of the Galaxy

The Vorlon Heavy Cruiser is the largest ship in the Vorlon arsenal, though there are rumors of Vorlons dreadnoughts in hyperspace. It's able to withstand incredible amounts of damage and it's firepower can match that of some space stations.

  • Crew: 0
  • Weapons: 1 lightning cannon, 1 discharge gun
  • Defenses: adaptive armor

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (Game)'s Fleet Lists

The Vorlon Heavy Cruiser, the largest and most powerful ship in the Vorlon fleet, though there are rumors of dreadnoughts and planet killers. The ship is at least the equal of any artificial craft in known space.

  • Crew: 0
  • Weapons: 1 super lightning cannon, 1 discharge gun
  • Defense: adaptive armor, self-repairing

Babylon 5 Wars's Ships of the Fleet

  • Name: Vorlon Heavy Cruiser
  • Weapons: 4 lightning cannons, 1 discharge gun
  • Defense: self-repairing, electro-magnetic shields
  • Auxiliary Craft: 6 Vorlon fighters, 2 shuttles

Notes[]

  • Entire fleets of Vorlon cruisers have been observed travelling in large numbers within a Hyperspace fold and may also have been able to enter Quantum space.[3]
  • The Cruiser's entry at archived website of unreleased computer game Into the Fire states the cruiser is 1330 meters long and armed with 1 fusion combo beam/pulse cannon.[4]

Behind the Scenes[]

The cruiser was designed by Foundation Imaging Co-Founder Ron Thornton. Design of the ship was inspired by a spider and an octopus.[5]

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References[]

  1. ↑ The Summoning
  2. ↑ Interludes and Examinations
  3. ↑ Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices in the Dark:Over There
  4. ↑ Into The Fire - Archived website
  5. ↑ Vorlon cruiser at 5Scrolls


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