Earth Alliance Beta Class Attack Carrier EAS City Of Pheonix pictured Beta Class History The Beta Class was built as another experiment in EA ship design. Concieved as a fleet support ship working in conjunction with Omegas, the first Beta was built in 2256. Capable of carrying 48 Thuunderbolts in multiple hangars and capable of also carrying 24 assault shuttles and 12 breaching pods, the Beta and her sister ships are welcome additions to Earthforce. Due to budgetary constraints, only about three dozen of the Alpha model and four dozen of the Beta model were built before full-scale construction of Warlock Class ships began. The Beta had the maneuverability of an Omega, and firepower that complimented its more numerous cousin. The Alpha model had four HLPA's, two HPC's, four medium pulse cannons, and eight SPBs located along the hull. Six interceptor Mk. II's make up the defensive emplacements. The Beta version was the Assault Carrier version, where only one squadron of T-bolts, 48 assault shuttles, and a dozen breaching pods were carried. Weaponary consisted of mainly Heavy and medium Plasma cannons in place of the LPA's. (This class was inspired by Jeff Hiatt's "Pheonix" class carrier. This, along with my Gamma and Psi Class ships, were all directly inspired by some of his old conversions.) Beta Class (Alpha Model) SCS Beta Class (Beta Model) SCS