Star Trek Armada II - GAMING

Armada II Manual 10/19/01 10:21 AM Page 38KLINGON EMPIREKLINGON EMPIREChuq’Beh-classThe Chuq’Beh-class are one of the newest additions tothe Klingon fleet, equipped with a cannon capable ofhurling disruptor bolts at distant targets and pulsephasers for short-range combat. With a superiorrecharge rate, the Chuq’Beh-class are formidablecombat ships at medium and long distances.SuQ’Jagh-classThe SuQ’Jagh-class assault vessel, created during thelast Klingon expansion campaign, was originallydesigned for planetary assaults. Its role has since beenmodified to accommodate ship-to-ship combat, focusingon boarding and taking over enemy vessels. TheSuQ’Jagh is armed with multiple photon torpedolaunchers and is crewed with the bravest close-quarter warriors in the Empire.Special Weapon: Commando TeamThe SuQ’Jagh can be modified to launch pods of commando teams onto enemyships. These pods are capable of penetrating enemy shields, allowing a squad ofKlingons to board and attack an enemy ship from the inside.Vor’Cha-classThis Klingon cruiser compliments the Klingon ImperialFleet with both its formidable phasers and cloakingcapability. For the past fifty years, the Vor’Cha hassteadily replaced the Bird of Prey as the most abundantship in the defense force. The Vor’Cha continues to bean essential part of the Klingon fleet, used for missions that require stealth oroffensive strength.Special Weapon: Polaron TorpedoThe Polaron Torpedo was modified from Dominion technology with the helpof Federation engineers. The Vor’Cha can be upgraded with Polaron Torpedoesthat can pierce through the shields of an enemy and directly damage the ship’ssystems.Fek’Lhr-classThe Fek’Lhr was named after the mythical Klingon beastand guardian of Gre’Thor, the Klingon afterlife for thedishonored. The Fek’Lhr is armed with phasers, but canbe additionally outfitted with powerful weapons allowingit to unleash waves of destruction on its enemies.Special Weapons:Death ChantThe chilling battle cry echoing in the halls of a ship stirs the blood of even theweakest Klingon. Hearing the Death Chant increases the rate of fire and creweffectiveness of all friendly ships within range.Repulsion WaveThe original prototype for the Shockwave, this weapon propels a ship in adirection, damaging it and disabling its engines.Ion StormAfter multiple failed attempts, Klingon scientists were able to contain andrecreate the deadly Ionic nebulae from deep space. This torpedo deploys anarea-effect cloud which damages any ship in its radius.Energy DissipatorThe Fek’Lhr is most effective when its opponents cannot fire back. This specialweapon drains the energy off multiple enemy targets, rendering their specialweapons useless.Qeh’Ral-classWhile slightly older than the Negh’Var-class of ships,the Qeh’Ral-class battleship has had a long anddistinguished service record with the Empire. It makesup for its lack of speed with a wide assortment ofphasers and photon torpedoes.38 39