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U.S.S Devastator profile
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The USS Devastator class of aerial supercarriers is the culmination of many groundbreaking scientific advancements, particularly in the fields of nuclear fission and repulser-lift technology, as well as artificial gravity and advanced ship design.
While shorter than the Gerald R. Ford class carriers the Devastator served alongside at the time of her launch, she still clocks in at an impressive 1,008 feet long. Powered by four advanced repulser-lift engines designed by Dyson, and two rear mounted clusters of huge jet turbines for forward thrust, the Devastator's crowning feature is her ability to conduct limited-space operations, for which she was primarily designed. Carrying a mixed complement of about 70 aircraft, (which includes 12 Raptor gunships, which are themselves capable of operating in space), the Devastator can exit the atmosphere, circle the globe at high velocity, and re-enter at a different spot, thus being capable of jumping from one war zone to another without having to spend months at sea.
Later models of the Devastator class were retro-fitted with huge "landing legs", making the carriers able to set down on land without the need of a special docking bay.
(The class that succeeded the Devastators also had these legs, as well as an advanced rear deck, which forked at the bridge.)
The Devastators are armed with a mixture of weapons systems, but their primary weapons are two colossal 20-inch guns fixed in the bow, and four 18-inch guns paired in two turrets on the third bridge underneath the ship. These guns, paired with the Devastator's space capabilities, make a wicked combo, as the Devastators can shell targets anywhere in the world from space, and be almost completely immune to any retaliatory measures.
The Devastator was launched July 4th 2018, and commissioned September 30th of the same year. The reason for the short time between launch and commission was because the carrier was already fully fitted-out before the launch, and the two-month separation between those two dates was simply flight and weapons tests.
As of right now, May 23rd 2025, four Devastators remain in service, alongside eight new Supremacy class megacarriers, with two more in the works.
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So here's my Helicarrier inspired ship, since I noticed there are suddenly quite a few of them flying around on Flickr, (pun intended! :P)
I've had this sitting in my room for like forever, and I finally got around to posting it. Hope you all like it!
And no, this isn't my Shiptember entry! :P
U.S.S Devastator profile
Start Log:
The USS Devastator class of aerial supercarriers is the culmination of many groundbreaking scientific advancements, particularly in the fields of nuclear fission and repulser-lift technology, as well as artificial gravity and advanced ship design.
While shorter than the Gerald R. Ford class carriers the Devastator served alongside at the time of her launch, she still clocks in at an impressive 1,008 feet long. Powered by four advanced repulser-lift engines designed by Dyson, and two rear mounted clusters of huge jet turbines for forward thrust, the Devastator's crowning feature is her ability to conduct limited-space operations, for which she was primarily designed. Carrying a mixed complement of about 70 aircraft, (which includes 12 Raptor gunships, which are themselves capable of operating in space), the Devastator can exit the atmosphere, circle the globe at high velocity, and re-enter at a different spot, thus being capable of jumping from one war zone to another without having to spend months at sea.
Later models of the Devastator class were retro-fitted with huge "landing legs", making the carriers able to set down on land without the need of a special docking bay.
(The class that succeeded the Devastators also had these legs, as well as an advanced rear deck, which forked at the bridge.)
The Devastators are armed with a mixture of weapons systems, but their primary weapons are two colossal 20-inch guns fixed in the bow, and four 18-inch guns paired in two turrets on the third bridge underneath the ship. These guns, paired with the Devastator's space capabilities, make a wicked combo, as the Devastators can shell targets anywhere in the world from space, and be almost completely immune to any retaliatory measures.
The Devastator was launched July 4th 2018, and commissioned September 30th of the same year. The reason for the short time between launch and commission was because the carrier was already fully fitted-out before the launch, and the two-month separation between those two dates was simply flight and weapons tests.
As of right now, May 23rd 2025, four Devastators remain in service, alongside eight new Supremacy class megacarriers, with two more in the works.
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So here's my Helicarrier inspired ship, since I noticed there are suddenly quite a few of them flying around on Flickr, (pun intended! :P)
I've had this sitting in my room for like forever, and I finally got around to posting it. Hope you all like it!
And no, this isn't my Shiptember entry! :P