Alert-type

2004 Continuity

Alert-type
General Information
Affiliation:	United Colonies of Kobol Colonial Fleet
Technical Specifications
Type:	Fleet Escort Hospital Ship
Length:	~270 meters (890 ft).
Width:	~37 meters (121 ft)
Height:	~44 meters (144 ft)
Armament:	4 Main Dual KEW 31 Secondary Dual KEW (Flight I) 31 Secondary Dual KEW (Flight II)
Defenses:	Armor Plating
Aviation facilities:	1x Flight Pods (Flight I) 2x Flight Pods (Flight II)
Complement:	Raptors
Propulsion:	4x Sublight Engines Manoeuvring Thrusters
FTL:	Yes

The Alert-type escort ship was a type of purpose-built warship utilized by the Colonial Fleet during the First Cylon War. Sister class of the Hornet-type, these once mighty Colonial ships are not delegated to serve as escorts to the newly built battlestars of Jupiter-class. By the tenth year of the war, at least one vessel of this class was retrofitted as a hospital ship.

Flight I

Armament and Defenses

Relatively lightly armed, Alert-type carries 4 Primary Dual KEW (kinetic energy weapons) of the same caliber as carried by Orion and Demeter. However, the class lacks main batteries, so it makes up for its defensive potential. Thirty-two dual-purpose double KEW batteries are scattered around the hull, and its flight pod provides excellent screening coverage for the ship and its designated fleet.

Like most other colonial vessels, the ship's last line of protection is its thick armor. Layers upon layers of tylium-based alloys protect the ship from enemy missiles that get its protective flak.

Fighter Complement

Unlike many of its contemporaries, the Alert-type does not carry any viper launch tube. While this does not mean the ship cannot launch support fighters, it cannot rapidly deploy alert fighters. The hangar pod is large enough to accommodate numerous raptors and multiple Kimba Huta-type transports.

Computer Systems

As one of the original Colonial Fleet designs, designed before the war, it's most likely that these ships were designed with complex computer systems in mind. Considering we've seen these vessels serve deep into the war, the computer systems must have been replaced and hardened against Cylon infiltration.

Crew

While the crew complement is unknown, it was originally only a couple dozen officers and enlisted personnel. With most of its automation now gone, however, the complement was likely significantly increased to account for reduced computer systems.

Flight II

At some point during the class's lifetime, the class underwent a redesign, which allowed it to include an additional flight pod with corresponding armament. While still no Viper launch tubes are present, this update significantly increased the class carrying capacity and its available firepower.

Known Ships

• Hospital Ship Alert
• 2 Unknown Alert-type Flight II taking part in Ghost Fleet Offensive

Notes

• Behind the Scenes

• Alert-type was designed by James Hibbert for Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome

Gallery

• Screenshots

Alert-type Fleet Escorts Refits in Ghost Fleet

Alert-type Fleet Escorts Refits in Ghost Fleet

Alert-type Fleet Escorts Refits in Ghost Fleet

Unofficial Gallery

Images in this section are not directly taken from the TV show, production or pre-production. They do however use the CGI models originally used by the VFX team. They are usually produced by the original artists, but in their free time.

3D Render by James Hibbert

3D Render by James Hibbert

3D Render by James Hibbert

3D Render by James Hibbert