Lunar-class Cruiser

The Lunar-class Cruiser is an uncomplicated but highly effective Cruiser that forms the backbone of Battlefleet Obscurus, with over six hundred in service in Segmentum Obscurus and more than twenty serving in the Gothic War. Perhaps its greatest strength is this ease of construction, enabling its construction even at worlds with little to no shipbuilding expertise, a fact which is most ably illustrated by the Lord Daros.

The Lunar is far from a cheap throwaway, however. While unimpressive on paper, a properly-used Lunar is, pound for pound, one of the most effective ships in the galaxy. It is simple in its purpose: break up enemy formations with long-range torpedo fire before turning broadside to savage enemies with their Weapons batteries and Lances. Lunars become even more deadly when working in tandem, as the firepower of a pair of Lunars becomes truly staggering. This very firepower, in fact, proved to be the downfall of Abaddon's mighty Planet Killer during the Gothic War, as it was Lunar-class Cruisers that seemingly destroyed it with repeated volleys of long-range torpedo fire.

Notable Lunar-class Cruisers

 * Lord Daros - The greatest example of the ease of building a Lunar-class Cruiser, the Lord Daros was built at the Feral world of Unloth. There, the Imperial Planetary Lord influenced the tribesmen to mine and smelt metals to be "sacrificed" at "sky temples".  After eleven years of collecting these resources at each vernal equinox, the tribes were treated to the sight of a new star moving across the heavens as the Lord Daros boosted away from the planet to join the Imperial Navy.
 * Hammer of Thrace - The Hammer of Thrace fought in the Taros Campaign. It began the conflict protecting convoys, but was called away to help pursue the Or'es El'leath (Custodian)-class Carrier A'Rho after the Kor'vattra arrived in-system.  The Hammer of Thrace would ultimately be destroyed by the A'Rho at the end of the chase when the Tau warship finally turned and fought.
 * Minotaur - The Minotaur is notable for having a Nova Cannon in place of its prow torpedo launchers.