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The ''Warlock''- class destroyer was an advanced warship design produced by the [[Earth Alliance]].
  
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The '''''Warlock''-class destroyer''' is an advanced warship design produced by the [[Earth Alliance]].
   
 
==Technical Specifications==
  
==Technical Specifications==
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Rushed into production during the last days of the [[Earth Alliance Civil War]], the ''Warlock''-class destroyer featured some of the most advanced technology available, the main ship in the Earth Alliance Navy that had the firepower to take out even a Minbari Heavy Cruiser. The first [[Earth Alliance]] ship to feature artificial gravity, this eliminated the need for a rotating section, giving the Warlock an edge in speed and maneuverability over the older [[Omega class destroyer|''Omega''-class destroyers]]. The ''Warlock''-class destroyer was purposely designed to be more than capable of going toe-toe-toe with a Minbari heavy Cruiser and destroying it​. There was also an unknown [[Shadow]] device buried somewhere in the Warlock's control systems. The exact purpose and function of this device was unclear, though the only known vessel known to have overridden its influence was the {{EAS1|Titans}}, under the command of [[Captain]] [[Ivanova]].<ref name="hidag" /><ref>[[Rising Star]]</ref>​
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Rushed into production immediately after the [[Earth Alliance Civil War]], the ''Warlock''-class destroyer incorporates some of the most advanced technology available. It was the first [[Earth Alliance]] ship to feature [[artificial gravity]] without rotating sections thanks to the technology the Minbari delivered. This allowed designers to greatly improve the ''Warlock'''s design. Among these improvements was the ''Warlock'' having greater speed and maneuverability compared to the older [[Omega class destroyer|''Omega''-class destroyers]].  
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In addition to human technology, an unknown [[Shadow]] device is buried somewhere in the ''Warlock'''s control systems. The exact purpose and function of this device is unclear, though the only vessel known to have overridden its influence was the {{EAS1|Titans}}, under the command of [[Captain]] [[Susan Ivanova]].<ref name="hidag" /><ref>[[Rising Star]]</ref>
   
 
===Propulsion===
  
===Propulsion===
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The Warlock's conventional particle thrust engines are supplemented by a pair of hybrid gravitic engines, which like the artificial gravity systems is based on [[Minbari]] technology and propulsion theory but designed and manufactured using Earth-based materials.<ref name=insnews />
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The ''Warlock'''s conventional particle thrust engines are supplemented by a pair of hybrid gravitic engines that, like the artificial gravity systems, are based on [[Minbari]] technology and propulsion theory but are designed and manufactured using Earth-based materials.<ref name=insnews /> The EAS Foxfire was able to jump out and back in hyperspace very quickly. Previous EAS ships could not do so as it would strain the jump engines.
   
 
===Sensors & Navigation===
  
===Sensors & Navigation===
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The ship's primary sensor, navigation and communications suite is located on the bow of the ship and includes a a set of retractable panels that allow the ship to travel further off the [[hyperspace#The Beacons|beacons]] and thus extend the ship's operational range beyond that of older designs.<ref name=insnews />
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The ship's primary sensor, navigation, and communications suite is located on the bow of the ship and includes a set of retractable panels that allow the ship to travel further off the [[hyperspace#The Beacons|beacons]] and thus extend the ship's operational range beyond that of older designs.<ref name=insnews />
   
 
===Weapons===
  
===Weapons===
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The weapons systems aboard the Warlock featured a wide variety of offensive and defensive emplacements, ranging from standard plasma cannons to railguns, missiles and perhaps most notably, a pair of particle beam cannons originally designed for use on the [[Aegis orbital defense platform]]. Prior to the development of the Warlock, the power requirements of these weapons were so high that even a single unit could only be installed aboard dedicated stationary platforms.
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The weapons systems aboard the ''Warlock'' feature a wide variety of offensive and defensive emplacements that include standard plasma cannons, railguns, and missiles. Perhaps the most notable armament is a pair of particle beam cannons originally designed for use on the [[Aegis orbital defense platform]]s that formed Earth's [[planetary defense grid]]. Prior to the development of the ''Warlock'', the power requirements of these weapons were so high that only dedicated stationary platforms could accommodate them, and then only one unit per platform.<ref name=insnews /> Installing the cannons aboard the ''Warlock'' enabled a ship of the class to destroy multiple [[Drakh]] vessels with one shot each at the start of the [[Drakh War]]<ref>[[A Call to Arms]]</ref>, and another to destroy a [[Centauri]] [[Vorchan class|''Vorchan''-class]] with a single shot in a possible future battle.<ref>[[Babylon 5: The Lost Tales]]</ref> The ability to use such powerful weapons allows the ''Warlock'' to take on ships from advanced races like Minbari with ease. 
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The weapons array also features weapons used on previous starships, which included nine heavy phased plasma cannon turrets of a similar type as was used aboard the older [[Nova class dreadnought|''Nova''-class dreadnoughts]], four 40mm pulse cannons similar to the ones mounted on the ''Omega''-class destroyer, and twelve to sixteen short-range phased plasma turrets of the same type installed on the older [[Olympus class corvette|''Olympus''-class corvette]].<ref name=insnews />
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''Warlock'' ships are also armed with weapons found on older classes of [[Earthforce]] ships, including nine heavy phased plasma cannon turrets of a similar type as was used aboard the older [[Nova class dreadnought|''Nova''-class dreadnoughts]], four 40mm pulse cannons similar to those mounted on the ''Omega''-class destroyer, and twelve to sixteen short-range phased plasma turrets of the same type installed on the older [[Olympus class corvette|''Olympus''-class corvette]].<ref name=insnews />
   
 
===Docking Bays===
  
===Docking Bays===
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The primary launch bay is located on the bow of the ship, between the main sensor boom and the particle beam cannons. The ship's [[Starfury]]/[[Thunderbolt]] squadrons are launched from here, in a fashion similar to that on the ''Omega''-class. However, unlike the Omega, the Warlock features a blast door to prevent the bay from scooping up debris in the ship's path, in addition to a separate recovery bay, located amidships on the starboard side. The forward bay is used for fighters only, and so [[Earth Alliance Crew Shuttle|shuttles]] and other craft must use the recovery bay to access the Warlock's internal docking areas. Opposite the recovery bay on the port side is the bay's maintenance and repair shops, while running along the lower flanks of the hull are a series of cargo and ordinance airlocks.<ref name=insnews />
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The primary launch bay is located on the bow of the ship, between the main sensor boom and the particle beam cannons. The ship's [[Starfury]]/[[Thunderbolt]] squadrons are launched from here, in a fashion similar to that on the ''Omega''-class. However, unlike the ''Omega'', the ''Warlock'' includes a blast door to prevent the bay from scooping up debris in the ship's path, in addition to a separate recovery bay, located amidships on the starboard side. The forward bay is used for fighters only, and so [[Earth Alliance Crew Shuttle|shuttles]] and other craft must use the recovery bay to access the ''Warlock'''s internal docking areas. Opposite the recovery bay on the port side is the bay's maintenance and repair shops, while running along the lower flanks of the hull are a series of cargo and ordinance airlocks.<ref name=insnews />
   
 
==Ships of the Class==
  
==Ships of the Class==
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==Behind the Scenes==
  
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The Warlock class destroyer was designed by [[Tim Earls]].<ref>[http://themadgoner.com/B5/B5Scrolls/B5Scrolls.htm#Screen2_01_6 ''B5Scrolls'']</ref> The Warlock was originally designed as a much flatter ship, which was changed at the suggestion of [[John Copeland]] and so Earls re dubbed his original concept the ''"Trafalgar class Mobile Strategic Operations Platform"''.<ref>[http://web.me.com/coventrycat/Site/Portfolio/Pages/Babylon_5___Crusade.html#3 Tim Earl's Online Babylon 5/Crusade Portfolio]</ref><ref name=insnews />
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The Warlock class destroyer was designed by [[Tim Earls]].<ref>[http://www.b5scrolls.com/#Screen2_01_5 ''B5Scrolls'']</ref> The Warlock was originally designed as a much flatter ship, which was changed at the suggestion of [[John Copeland]] and so Earls re dubbed his original concept the ''"Trafalgar class Mobile Strategic Operations Platform"''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20091124230422/http://web.me.com/coventrycat/Site/Portfolio/Pages/Babylon_5___Crusade.html#3 Tim Earl's Online Babylon 5/Crusade Portfolio]</ref><ref name=insnews />
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Since the series makes it very clear that Earth had not yet developed artificial gravity, the ''Warlock'' was probably designed at first to operate with a weightless crew. Artificial gravity was presumably retrofitted into the design after Earth joined the ISA and the technology was made available.
   
 
==References==
  
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* [http://web.me.com/coventrycat/Site/Blog/Entries/2009/5/18_The_Warlock.html The Warlock at Tim Earls' Blog]
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120224063229/http://web.me.com/coventrycat/Site/Blog/Entries/2009/5/18_The_Warlock.html The ''Warlock'' at Tim Earls' Blog]
   
 
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"Only a handful of Warlocks has come out of the construction line, so far."

– Matthew Gideon, 2267


The Warlock-class destroyer is an advanced warship design produced by the Earth Alliance.

Technical Specifications

Rushed into production immediately after the Earth Alliance Civil War, the Warlock-class destroyer incorporates some of the most advanced technology available. It was the first Earth Alliance ship to feature artificial gravity without rotating sections thanks to the technology the Minbari delivered. This allowed designers to greatly improve the Warlock's design. Among these improvements was the Warlock having greater speed and maneuverability compared to the older Omega-class destroyers.  

In addition to human technology, an unknown Shadow device is buried somewhere in the Warlock's control systems. The exact purpose and function of this device is unclear, though the only vessel known to have overridden its influence was the EAS Titans, under the command of Captain Susan Ivanova.[3][4]

Propulsion

The Warlock's conventional particle thrust engines are supplemented by a pair of hybrid gravitic engines that, like the artificial gravity systems, are based on Minbari technology and propulsion theory but are designed and manufactured using Earth-based materials.[1] The EAS Foxfire was able to jump out and back in hyperspace very quickly. Previous EAS ships could not do so as it would strain the jump engines.

Sensors & Navigation

The ship's primary sensor, navigation, and communications suite is located on the bow of the ship and includes a set of retractable panels that allow the ship to travel further off the beacons and thus extend the ship's operational range beyond that of older designs.[1]

Weapons

The weapons systems aboard the Warlock feature a wide variety of offensive and defensive emplacements that include standard plasma cannons, railguns, and missiles. Perhaps the most notable armament is a pair of particle beam cannons originally designed for use on the Aegis orbital defense platforms that formed Earth's planetary defense grid. Prior to the development of the Warlock, the power requirements of these weapons were so high that only dedicated stationary platforms could accommodate them, and then only one unit per platform.[1] Installing the cannons aboard the Warlock enabled a ship of the class to destroy multiple Drakh vessels with one shot each at the start of the Drakh War[5], and another to destroy a Centauri Vorchan-class with a single shot in a possible future battle.[6] The ability to use such powerful weapons allows the Warlock to take on ships from advanced races like Minbari with ease. 

Warlock ships are also armed with weapons found on older classes of Earthforce ships, including nine heavy phased plasma cannon turrets of a similar type as was used aboard the older Nova-class dreadnoughts, four 40mm pulse cannons similar to those mounted on the Omega-class destroyer, and twelve to sixteen short-range phased plasma turrets of the same type installed on the older Olympus-class corvette.[1]

Docking Bays

The primary launch bay is located on the bow of the ship, between the main sensor boom and the particle beam cannons. The ship's Starfury/Thunderbolt squadrons are launched from here, in a fashion similar to that on the Omega-class. However, unlike the Omega, the Warlock includes a blast door to prevent the bay from scooping up debris in the ship's path, in addition to a separate recovery bay, located amidships on the starboard side. The forward bay is used for fighters only, and so shuttles and other craft must use the recovery bay to access the Warlock's internal docking areas. Opposite the recovery bay on the port side is the bay's maintenance and repair shops, while running along the lower flanks of the hull are a series of cargo and ordinance airlocks.[1]

Ships of the Class

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Appearances

TV Movies
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Behind the Scenes

The Warlock class destroyer was designed by Tim Earls.[7] The Warlock was originally designed as a much flatter ship, which was changed at the suggestion of John Copeland and so Earls re dubbed his original concept the "Trafalgar class Mobile Strategic Operations Platform".[8][1]

Since the series makes it very clear that Earth had not yet developed artificial gravity, the Warlock was probably designed at first to operate with a weightless crew. Artificial gravity was presumably retrofitted into the design after Earth joined the ISA and the technology was made available.

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Tim Earl's post archived at isnnews.net
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Each Night I Dream of Home
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hidden Agendas
  4. ↑ Rising Star
  5. ↑ A Call to Arms
  6. ↑ Babylon 5: The Lost Tales
  7. ↑ B5Scrolls
  8. ↑ Tim Earl's Online Babylon 5/Crusade Portfolio


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