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Little is known of the history of the Oberon, but what is known is that it fought in the [[Great War]]. Later it was stripped of most of its useful components and met its fate in a combat evaluation exercise, near the [[GTD Aquitaine|GTD ''Aquitaine'']], shortly before a [[Shivans|Shivan]] attack. | Little is known of the history of the Oberon, but what is known is that it fought in the [[Great War]]. Later it was stripped of most of its useful components and met its fate in a combat evaluation exercise, near the [[GTD Aquitaine|GTD ''Aquitaine'']], shortly before a [[Shivans|Shivan]] attack. | ||
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| + | Oberon was the king of the faeries in Renaissance legend. He has also shown up, in various roles, in various literary and theatrical works, most famously in Shakespeare's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Midsummer_Night%27s_Dream ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'']. | ||
[[Category:Unique ships|Oberon]] | [[Category:Unique ships|Oberon]] | ||
Revision as of 23:41, 17 September 2010
- "Oberon" redirects here. For the non-canon corvette, see GTCv Oberon.
General
- Ship class: GTC Fenris
- In service: The Great War; Second Shivan Incursion
- Commander: N/A
- First appeared: Proving Grounds
- Fate: Destroyed by 134th Barracudas during a combat evaluation test (if Alpha Wing fails to defend it against Delta Wing). The cruiser survives if Alpha's successful at protecting it.
- Fighter Squadrons: N/A
Ship history
Little is known of the history of the Oberon, but what is known is that it fought in the Great War. Later it was stripped of most of its useful components and met its fate in a combat evaluation exercise, near the GTD Aquitaine, shortly before a Shivan attack.
Name Origin
Oberon was the king of the faeries in Renaissance legend. He has also shown up, in various roles, in various literary and theatrical works, most famously in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
