Centuari Republic Diabla Class War Cruiser Two Diabla Class spotted in Hyperspace by an EA Scout Cruiser. Diabla Class History The Diabla Class was built in secret by one of the more militaristic Centauri Houses during the time of the mad Emperor Cartagia's reign. It was built to be able to take on a Narn G'Quonth single-handedly. Armed with three HA, four TA, one ballistic torp launcher, and two Battle Lasers, this ship was a fearful site. It boasted the Darkener's speed, Demos agility, and six fighters (Rutarians can be carried). During the "Ghost" war between the Centauri Republic and the Interstellar Alliance, the Diabla was used to defend the Drahk controlled fleet facilities from unwelcome guests, though the crews never knew what they were defending, other than a "strategically important facility". After the Ascension of Londo Mollari to Emperor in 2262, the Diabla found it's way into standard fleet usage. The ship is still considered rare in the Centauri fleet. There are rumors of an advanced technology cruiser based on the Diabla, but these are only rumors as of this time, as all Diablas encountered are of the standard type. No variants are known to exist, though, as with the advanced cruiser, rumors abound. Intelligence Update 11-Sep-2262: Existance of at least two variants presented to EarthForce Intelligence by CO EAS Earnhardt, via CO EF 3rd Fleet. The Earnhardt, while on patrol of the Centauri border, encoutnered at least one of each type of Diabla sub-class. The first, designated Devlack Class because CRS Devlack was the first of this type encountered, was armed with conventional weapons systems, though they were more of the short range variety. A total of three of this type were encountered. The second sub-class, the Brimstack Class, is more of an enigma. Somehow, Centauri military designers have managed to take the light ballistic torpedo developed for the Razarik Light Bomber, and converted it into a powerful anti-fighter battery for ship-based usage. The second problem with the design is the use of a new "War Laser," essentially a more powerful Battle laser with the rate of fire of an EA Heavy Laser Cannon. It is unknown if this weapon has the ability for piercing shots as the Battle laser does, though it is a safe assumption that it does. The Brimstack was leading the Centauri war squadron which consisted of the three Devlacks, the Brimstack itself, and another four standard Diablas. The ships were not engaged as the Earnhardt and its battlegroup were under orders not to engage enemy ships unless absolutely necessary. (The SCS is one of Kreig601's that he made for me. I am very impressed with this version, which is almost exactly how I imagined the SCS would look. I like the addition of the Ballistic torp launcher.) Diabla Class SCS Devlack Class SCS Brimstack Class SCS