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This article is about the Apocalix-class Astro Carrier from Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202. For its one-of-a-kind counterpart in Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato and Space Battleship Yamato 2, see Supercarrier Valsey.


The Apocalix-class Astro Carrier was a warship model in service of the Gatlantis Empire, it was part of the Gaizengan Weapons Group and was the largest class in service in the Empire's navy.

Armament and Technical Specifications[]

The Apocalix-class was the largest space carrier in the Gatlantis Empire's military. The vertically symmetrical hull consisted of a flight deck and a hangar, the upper and lower decks could be rotated, allowing the onboard machines to be deployed by the centrifugal force. Artillery weapons were concentrated on the upper and lower surfaces of the hull; in addition to the main guns and anti-aircraft guns, the class was equipped with two Rapid-fire Turrets and two powerfull beam cannons for obstacle destruction.[4]

History[]

Seventh Mobile Fleet

Valsey arrive at Saturn

The Apocalix-class was developed specifically for the invasion of Earth, the first ship of the class saw action during the Battle of Saturn with under the command of Commander-in-chief Valsey, and with 80 Eater I Suicide Attack Ship’s loaded on the deck. The suicide ships alone destroyed half of the Enceladus Defense Unit. And the carrier had to retreat after the arrival of the Yamanami fleet under orders from Emperor Zworder.[4][1]

During the Decisive Battle off Mars, commander-in-chief Valsey ordered many Crustacean Attack Machine fighters that were loaded onboard the Valsey to immedietly attack combined Earth-Garmillas Joint Fleet's absolute defense line taking down many enemy vessels in the process, before moving on towards Earth.[5]

Valsey ship over Earth capital

The Valsey over the Earth Federation capital

The Valsey and two newly constructed Apocalix-class Carriers arrived at Earth and launched a squadron to bomb the Earth Federation Capital to force Earth’s surrender. The three carriers participated in the Golem Assault Battle. Towards the end of the battle, all three carriers of the class were destroyed when Emperor Zworder activated Golem, killing all Gatlanteans.[3]

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Japanese language information[]

アポカリクス級航宙母艦 Apokarikusu-kyū kōchū bokan

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