TCS Behemoth
The TCS Behemoth is a starship based superweapon that features in the Wing Commander universe.
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History
The TCS Behemoth was the result of the Behemoth project that was orchestrated by the Terran Confederation, which took ten years of research and development and was led by Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn. Only one Behemoth-class Dreadnought was ever made which was intended to be used during the Kilrathi War and to be used against the Kilrathi homeworld of Kilrah. As the war became more desperate, the incomplete Behemoth was launched on its mission in 2669 which meant it lacked a number of weapons and had weak shielding in certain locations. Upon deployment, it was sent to meet with the TCS Victory at the Torgo system for a test run as part of a desperate gambit against the Kilrathi Empire. The test involved the planet Loki VI that orbited a quasar which meant that there was a complete loss of communication that prevented the planet-bound Kilrathi from calling upon for aid or reinforcements. Upon completion of the test, the world was completely destroyed thus showcasing that the weapon was ready for its actual target. However, Kilrathi defector Ralgha nar Hhallas who operated as a Confed pilot and comrade of Christopher Blair was discovered to had been a sleeper agent embedded in the Confederation as a spy. He transmitted the weak points on the Behemoth to the Kilrathi allowing for bombers to assault the TCS Behemoth and TCS Victory where they destroyed the superweapon. With the TCS Behemoth destroyed, the TCS Victory was forced to retreat with the assault marking a major blow for the Terran Confederation.
Overview
As a planet killer, it was designed to possess a superlaser that was used to destroy worlds.
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Appearances
- Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger:
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