The Lombardia-class (also called the Lombardy-class) is a class of space cruiser used by the Titans during the Gryps Conflict. The class was preceded by the Alexandria-class. It appeared in episode 42 of the anime series Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Technology & Combat Characteristics[]
Based on the Alexandria-class cruiser, the Lombardia was designed to test the performance of prototype mobile suits for the Titans space force. The ship itself is considered light in terms of weapons, it makes up for this in maneuverability, being a somewhat more easy to maneuver for a ship of its size. The vessel is also equipped with high-performance sensors, made to usher the data collection of its mobile suits.
Armaments[]
- Main Gun Turret
- Four single barreled main gun turrets serve as the main guns for the Lombardia-class. Two of these are mounted on the port and starboard sides of the ship, while two more are mounted on the dorsal side of the hull, above the launch deck.
- 2-barrel Secondary Gun Turret
- Two 2-barrel secondary gun turrets are mounted on the ventral aft of the ship, one under each of its main thrusters.
- Missile Launchers
- The Lombardia-class is equipped with a few missile launchers for long range attacks.
History[]
The Lombardia-class of ship was created by and used by the Titans organization during the latter days of the Gryps Conflict, designed for testing of prototype mobile suits. As far it is known, only one ship of this class was ever made, the Lombardia, named after the ship class.
During the latter portion of the conflict, it took part in the gassing of a space colony while the AEUG attempted to intercept their forces and was also in charge of retrieving Rosamia Badam and Gates Capa. The fate of the ship is unknown, either it retreated or was destroyed.
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