Emeraldian Naval Classification Guide

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This Thread will detail the Classifications of Surface Warships as defined by the ERN.

Surface Warship Classifications (ERN)
Light Carrier (CVL)
Fleet Carrier (CV)
Supercarrier (CV/CVN)
Fleet Battleship (BB/BBN)
Guided Missile Battlecruiser (BCM/BCMN)
Guided Missile Heavy Cruiser (CGM)
Guided Missile Escort Cruiser (CLM)
Guided Missile Command Destroyer (DCG)
Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG)
Guided Missile Frigate (FFM)
Littoral Combat Vessel (LCS)
General Purpose Corvette (KV)
Patrol Boat (PB)

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Ship Type: Light Carrier

The ERN defines a Light Carrier as a ship capable of launching and receiving Aircraft (and has no Amphibious Warfare Capabilities) that is between 20,000 and 30,000 Tonnes at full load, and is configured as a STOBAR Carrier.

Example: Prime Minister Class Light Carrier (27,000 Tonnes)

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Ship Type: Fleet Carrier

The ERN defines a Fleet Carrier as ship capable of launching and receiving Aircraft that is between 40,000 and 80,000 Tonnes at full and can be configured as both CATOBAR and STOBAR.

Examples

  • Jason II Class Fleet Carrier (54,000 Tonnes)
  • Pelograd Class Nuclear Aviation Cruiser (65,000 Tonnes)
  • Dominion Class Aircraft Carrier (40,000 Tonnes)
  • Valarzaari Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (80,000 Tonnes)
  • IRL Queen Elizabeth Class Carrier (65,000 Tonnes)
  • IRL Charles De Gaul Class Nuclear Aircraft Carrier (42,500 Tonnes)
  • IRL Kuznetsov Class Aircraft Carrier (55,000 Tonnes)
  • IRL Type 003 Aircraft Carrier (80,000 Tonnes)
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