Adeptus Mechanus report: Identification of heretical human commanders and stolen technology.
Investigation by: High Magus Alderich vonGearsmith
Security level: High Magus eyes ONLY
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/Zelnik/IMG_20101112_131850.jpgVessel: classified as "Jupiter Command Vessel" Illiad
Commander: Fleet Master Shrike
Responsible for: Destruction of ten reported (possibly more) cruiser class vessels and the crippling of the Adeptus Mechanicus cruiser "Hand of the Machine"
Description: This vessel shares the standard frame of the old Desolator battleship, commonly used by heretics and demon worshipers. It is important to not mistake this vessel for a dictator. It has been shown that the prow torpedo salvo is significantly weaker, and the vessel slower then it's counterpart. Reports of fighters launching from the aft bays unique to this vessel. No bombers or assault craft have been identified. Holds a potent broadside potential and has been unscrupulously modified with unknown technology. Commander of the vessel tends to stick around and fight instead of fleeing, but only when the odds are in his favor. This opportunism can be used against him, suggest laying a trap for the future.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/Zelnik/IMG_20101112_131747.jpgVessel: Classified as "Saturn Command Vessel" Odyssey
Commander: Fleet Master "Joanna" (last name unknown)
Responsible for: Destruction of Sword Squadron "Fireblade" and "Emperors Spear". Destruction of at least 5 cruiser class vessels. Adeptus Mechanicus cruisers "Determined mind" and "Hellwheel"
Description:This vessel clearly is based off of the Despoiler battleship, as it shares the hull configuration almost perfectly. Important to note is it's increased strength of it's broadside batteries, decreased dorsal lance power, and significantly slower moving speed. All strike craft launch out of the prow docking maw. Reports of the vessel randomly powering down during combat, intercepted communications confirm the vessel is not reliable. Boarding pods similar to dreadclaws reported. Do not underestimate this vessel. Commander "Joanna" is known to stay far from the center of battle, and is quick to disengage instead of remaining in combat.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/Zelnik/IMG_20101112_132116.jpgVessels: Carrier group. 2 Europa cruisers, 1 "unknown" carrier.
Commander: unknown
Description: The two flanking carriers are well known to be the Europa class, the first vessel of the degenerates that the Imperium has encountered. Their armaments and capabilities are well known and documented. The unknown cruiser appears to be squadron leader. The large dome and the prow observation area have unknown functions, but it shares 78% of it's characteristics with the Styx heavy cruiser. Endeavor to capture or scan if this vessel is found.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/Zelnik/IMG_20101112_132020.jpgVessels: Callisto Squadron "Hero"
Commander: Unknown
Description: These vessels are well known to us, and are responsible for many imperial losses. For heretical degenerates, they display great tactical prowess with their vessels, and until now, remain at large. Instead of fleeing at the sight of our ships, they tend to attack, cripple as many vessels as they can, and then flee, making interception costly. Frequently found working alongside the Illiad. The Callisto class shares 85% of it's characteristics with the Slaughter cruiser.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/Zelnik/IMG_20101112_132248.jpgVessels: Ganymede cruisers
Commander: unknown
Description: Extremely dangerous, avoid close proximity. Vessels of this class have been shown to wield firepower greater then the Gothic cruiser, and equal to our own Gothic variants. Suggested nova cannon target. Shares 95% characteristics with the Acheron heavy cruiser, but is slower, with stronger firepower.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/Zelnik/IMG_20101112_132336.jpgVessels: Unknown class
Commander: Unknown
Description: These vessels resemble Murder class cruisers, with a 99% compliance. Some unreliable reports have the prow lance array pivoting and firing to the port or starboard, investigation needed. Center vessel identified with dorsal weapons of unknown strength or range.
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk318/Zelnik/IMG_20101112_131916.jpgVessels: Unknown Repulsive Grand Cruiser Variant squadron
Commander: Unknown
Description: These vessels show a 90% compliance with the Repulsive Grand Cruiser. Encounters are extremely rare, to see two in the same place suggests large fleet movement or important mission, ships have been dispatched. Reports of longer range, but weaker firepower on broadside weapons batteries, extra shield strength. Extremely dangerous, Capture, do not destroy.