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	[[Image:2c2_intro_building_sis.png\|thumb\|320px\|Colonists watch as the Flagship is assembled on Unzervalt.]]		[[Image:2c2_intro_building_sis.png\|thumb\|320px\|Colonists watch as the Flagship is assembled on Unzervalt.]]
	'''The Flagship''' refers to the [[Precursor]] vessel flown by [[The Captain]] in [[Star Control II]].		'''The Flagship''' refers to the [[Precursor]] vessel flown by [[The Captain]] in [[Star Control II]]. The vessel is also known as the ''Vindicator'', which the default name on the 3DO version of [[Star Control II]], but the name can be changed during the game. The name ''SIS'' (an abbreviation for ''Super Integrated Starship'') is sometimes used; it is how the ship is referred to internally in the code, but never in the actual game or manuals.

	==Description==		==Description==
	The Flagship is actually a [[Precursor]] tugboat designed as a multi-purpose "workhorse"{{ref\|1}} The structural skeleton of the ship has sixteen slots along its spine for mounting [[List of Flagship Modules\|modules]]; the Humans add modules for crew, cargo, power generation and weapons. Navigational thrusters are mounted along the amas. Because The Flagship is incapable of planetfall, it can carry up to ten [[Planet Lander]]s, which are used for exploration and collection of [[List of mineral types\|minerals]], [[biological data]] and [[List of alien artifacts\|artifacts]]. Up to twelve support [[List of ships\|vessels]] can escort the flagship.		The Flagship is actually a [[Precursor]] tugboat designed as a multi-purpose "workhorse"{{ref\|1}} The structural skeleton of the ship has sixteen slots along its spine for mounting [[List of Flagship Modules\|modules]]; the Humans add modules for crew, cargo, power generation and weapons. Navigational thrusters are mounted along the amas. Because The Flagship is incapable of planetfall, it can carry up to ten [[Planet Lander]]s, which are used for exploration and collection of [[List of mineral types\|minerals]], [[biological data]] and [[List of alien artifacts\|artifacts]]. Up to twelve support [[List of ships\|vessels]] can escort the flagship.

	The Flagship is also known as the ''Vindicator'', which the default name on the 3DO version of [[Star Control II]], but the name can be changed during the game. The name ''SIS'' (an abbreviation for ''Super Integrated Starship'') is sometimes used; it is how the ship is referred to internally in the code, but never in the actual game or manuals.

	==Navigation==		==Navigation==

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	==Description==		==Description==
	The Flagship is actually a Precursor tugboat designed as a multi-purpose "workhorse".{{ref\|1}} The ship ~~itself is a framework to which a combination of separate~~ [[List of Flagship Modules\|~~enhancement~~ modules]] ~~can be attached. Along~~ the ~~spine of the ship are sixteen slots~~ for ~~mounting any of the variety of multi-function modules (those modules that house~~ crew, ~~provide storage space~~, ~~supply energy, or are~~ weapons~~), while navigation-related modules~~ are mounted along the ~~ship's outriggers~~. Because The Flagship is incapable of planetfall, it can ~~also~~ carry up to ten [[Planet Lander]]s, which are ~~useful~~ for ~~collecting resources (~~[[List of mineral types\|minerals]], [[biological data]]) and [[List of alien artifacts\|artifacts]] ~~from a planet's surface~~. ~~While it is possible~~ to ~~configure The Flagship for combat, it also can~~ support ~~a escort fleet of up to twelve combat~~ [[List of ships\|~~ships~~]] ~~which~~ can ~~accompany and protect The Flagship as it travels through space~~.		The Flagship is actually a [[Precursor]] tugboat designed as a multi-purpose "workhorse"{{ref\|1}} The structural skeleton of the ship has sixteen slots along its spine for mounting [[List of Flagship Modules\|modules]]; the Humans add modules for crew, cargo, power generation and weapons. Navigational thrusters are mounted along the amas. Because The Flagship is incapable of planetfall, it can carry up to ten [[Planet Lander]]s, which are used for exploration and collection of [[List of mineral types\|minerals]], [[biological data]] and [[List of alien artifacts\|artifacts]]. Up to twelve support [[List of ships\|vessels]] can escort the flagship.

	The Flagship is also known as the ''Vindicator'', the default name on the 3DO version of [[Star Control II]], ~~though~~ the name can be changed during the game. The name ''SIS'' (an abbreviation for ''Super Integrated Starship'') is ~~also~~ sometimes used; it is how the ship is referred to internally in the code, but never in the actual game or manuals.		The Flagship is also known as the ''Vindicator'', which the default name on the 3DO version of [[Star Control II]], but the name can be changed during the game. The name ''SIS'' (an abbreviation for ''Super Integrated Starship'') is sometimes used; it is how the ship is referred to internally in the code, but never in the actual game or manuals.

	==Navigation==		==Navigation==

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	[[Image:2c2_intro_building_sis.png\|thumb\|320px\|Colonists watch as the Flagship is assembled on Unzervalt.]]		[[Image:2c2_intro_building_sis.png\|thumb\|320px\|Colonists watch as the Flagship is assembled on Unzervalt.]]
	'''The Flagship''' refers to the [[Precursor]] vessel flown by [[The Captain]] in [[Star Control II]]. ~~Despite its immense size by both [[Alliance]] and [[Hierarchy]] standards,~~ The Flagship is actually a Precursor tugboat designed as a multi-purpose "workhorse".{{ref\|1}} The ship itself is a framework to which a combination of separate [[List of Flagship Modules\|enhancement modules]] can be attached. Along the spine of the ship are sixteen slots for mounting any of the variety of multi-function modules (those modules that house crew, provide storage space, supply energy, or are weapons), while navigation-related modules are mounted along the ship's outriggers. Because The Flagship is incapable of planetfall, it can also carry up to ten [[Planet Lander]]s, which are useful for collecting resources ([[List of mineral types\|minerals]] ~~and~~ [[biological data]]) and [[List of alien artifacts\|artifacts]] from a planet's surface. Planet Lander missions are generally preceded by a thorough scan for minerals (using low-power deep-radar),{{ref\|2}} large organisms (by detecting the substances they absorb and/or excrete){{ref\|3}} and energy sources, which usually indicate the presence of alien artifacts. While it is possible to configure The Flagship for combat, it also can support a escort fleet of up to twelve combat [[List of ships\|ships]] which can accompany and protect The Flagship as it travels through space.		'''The Flagship''' refers to the [[Precursor]] vessel flown by [[The Captain]] in [[Star Control II]].

			==Description==
			The Flagship is actually a Precursor tugboat designed as a multi-purpose "workhorse".{{ref\|1}} The ship itself is a framework to which a combination of separate [[List of Flagship Modules\|enhancement modules]] can be attached. Along the spine of the ship are sixteen slots for mounting any of the variety of multi-function modules (those modules that house crew, provide storage space, supply energy, or are weapons), while navigation-related modules are mounted along the ship's outriggers. Because The Flagship is incapable of planetfall, it can also carry up to ten [[Planet Lander]]s, which are useful for collecting resources ([[List of mineral types\|minerals]], [[biological data]]) and [[List of alien artifacts\|artifacts]] from a planet's surface. While it is possible to configure The Flagship for combat, it also can support a escort fleet of up to twelve combat [[List of ships\|ships]] which can accompany and protect The Flagship as it travels through space.

	The Flagship is also known as the ''Vindicator'', the default name on the 3DO version of [[Star Control II]], though the name can be changed during the game. The name ''SIS'' (an abbreviation for ''Super Integrated Starship'') is also sometimes used; it is how the ship is referred to internally in the code, but never in the actual game or manuals.		The Flagship is also known as the ''Vindicator'', the default name on the 3DO version of [[Star Control II]], though the name can be changed during the game. The name ''SIS'' (an abbreviation for ''Super Integrated Starship'') is also sometimes used; it is how the ship is referred to internally in the code, but never in the actual game or manuals.

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	The Flagship can mount three different kinds of primary weapons modules: the [[Ion-Bolt Gun]], the [[Fusion Blaster (module)\|Fusion Blaster]], and the [[Hellbore Cannon]], in order of increasing offensive power and energy drain. Only four slots, the front three and ~~the rear~~ slots, can accommodate a primary weapon module. The slot a weapon module is mounted in also determines the direction of fire. In the first slot a module will fire a single shot directly forward; in the second slot, two shots in a spread diagonally forward and to either side; in the third slot, two shots directly sideways to either side; and in the rear, one shot directly backwards. It is also possible to mount a combination of different types of weapon modules and mount multiple modules in different slots at the same time. However, mounting multiple weapon modules increases the drain on the ship's battery, making it necessary to [[Flagship Energy Management\|manage the Flagship's energy supply]] to maintain combat effectiveness.		The Flagship can mount three different kinds of primary weapons modules: the [[Ion-Bolt Gun]], the [[Fusion Blaster (module)\|Fusion Blaster]], and the [[Hellbore Cannon]], in order of increasing offensive power and energy drain. Only four slots, the front three and final aft slots, can accommodate a primary weapon module. The slot a weapon module is mounted in also determines the direction of fire. In the first slot a module will fire a single shot directly forward; in the second slot, two shots in a spread diagonally forward and to either side; in the third slot, two shots directly sideways to either side; and in the rear, one shot directly backwards. It is also possible to mount a combination of different types of weapon modules and mount multiple modules in different slots at the same time. However, mounting multiple weapon modules increases the drain on the ship's battery, making it necessary to [[Flagship Energy Management\|manage the Flagship's energy supply]] to maintain combat effectiveness.

	The Flagship's primary weapons system can be enhanced by the addition of [[Auto-Tracking System]]s, which impart a homing capability to the projectiles The Flagship fires. The addition of multiple tracking systems will enhance this homing effect. The maximum homing effect can be achieved with three of these systems; mounting additional systems beyond this point is useless. The tracking systems, when combined with judicious placement of weapon modules in specific slots, allow The Flagship to unleash incredible destruction with a single salvo.		The Flagship's primary weapons system can be enhanced by the addition of [[Auto-Tracking System]]s, which impart a homing capability to the projectiles The Flagship fires. The addition of multiple tracking systems will enhance this homing effect. The maximum homing effect can be achieved with three of these systems; mounting additional systems beyond this point is useless. The tracking systems, when combined with judicious placement of weapon modules in specific slots, allow The Flagship to unleash incredible destruction with a single salvo.

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	The Flagship was constructed by an abandoned Precursor factory on the planet [[Unzervalt]]. Construction inadvertently began in about when [[Jules Farnsworth]] initiated the factory's prime function — building starships. The initial stages of the construction occurred within the factory's cavern, with the The Flagship's spine being the first section built. Soon after this the construction transitioned outside the cavern, onto the planet's surface. Finally, after another ten years, construction halted prior to completion when the factory had exhausted all the available resources. Although the resulting vessel was capable of interstellar travel, it was a mere skeleton of a starship, equipped only with a Crew Pod, a Fuel Tank, a Storage Bay, a single Ion-Bolt, one Planet Lander, and two pairs each of Thrusters and Turning Jets. Because the starship's controls were designed for Precursors and not Humans, the Human colonists created an automated control system by removing central control computer of the factory from the cavern and installing it on the ship. This also required that the only person able to communicate with the computer, a young man who would become [[The Captain]], accompany the small crew headed by Captain [[I. Burton]].		The Flagship was constructed by an abandoned Precursor factory on the planet [[Unzervalt]]. Construction inadvertently began in about when [[Jules Farnsworth]] initiated the factory's prime function — building starships. The initial stages of the construction occurred within the factory's cavern, with the The Flagship's spine being the first section built. Soon after this the construction transitioned outside the cavern, onto the planet's surface. Finally, after another ten years, construction halted prior to completion when the factory had exhausted all the available resources. Although the resulting vessel was capable of interstellar travel, it was a mere skeleton of a starship, equipped only with a Crew Pod, a Fuel Tank, a Storage Bay, a single Ion-Bolt, one Planet Lander, and two pairs each of Thrusters and Turning Jets. Because the starship's controls were designed for Precursors and not Humans, the Human colonists created an automated control system by removing central control computer of the factory from the cavern and installing it on the ship. This also required that the only person able to communicate with the computer, a young man who would become [[The Captain]], accompany the small crew headed by Captain [[I. Burton]].

	As starship was approaching the edge of the [[Vela]] star system, it acquired its first escort vessel, the drifting and derelict [[Tobermoon]]. Since Burton was the only one capable of piloting the Tobermoon, command of the starship was given over to The Captain. The two ships then began the long trip through HyperSpace to Earth. However, the starship's passage through HyperSpace did not go unnoticed. An [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought]] detected the starship's HyperSpace trail, but although it lost the trail, the ~~Dreadnough~~ was able to follow the trail back to the Human colony on Unzervalt. Five days out from [[Sol]] the starship also had an encounter with a [[Slylandro]] [[Probe]], which quickly homed in on the larger vessel. The Tobermoon was able to intercept the Probe, allowing the starship to escape into HyperSpace, but the cruiser was disabled and Burton was killed in the attack.		As starship was approaching the edge of the [[Vela]] star system, it acquired its first escort vessel, the drifting and derelict [[Tobermoon]]. Since Burton was the only one capable of piloting the Tobermoon, command of the starship was given over to The Captain. The two ships then began the long trip through HyperSpace to Earth. However, the starship's passage through HyperSpace did not go unnoticed. An [[Ur-Quan Kzer-Za\|Ur-Quan]] [[Dreadnought]] detected the starship's HyperSpace trail, but although it lost the trail, the Dreadnought was able to follow the trail back to the Human colony on Unzervalt. Five days out from [[Sol]] the starship also had an encounter with a [[Slylandro]] [[Probe]], which quickly homed in on the larger vessel. The Tobermoon was able to intercept the Probe, allowing the starship to escape into HyperSpace, but the cruiser was disabled and Burton was killed in the attack.

	This starship becomes The Flagship of the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]] and is integral in that group's completion of its ultimate objective. Since the New Alliance lacks an actual fleet, The Flagship serves as the principal means of exploration, resource gathering, establishing diplomatic relations, and, on some occasions, intimidating enemy forces. As Commander [[Hayes]] notes, The Flagship represents "a 'stick' of awesome power" when dealing with alien races. However, as the [[Spathi]] are quick to point out, its primary flaw is that it remains one-of-a-kind. Sadly, it has to be sacrificed to destroy the [[Sa-Matra]] and thereby end the [[Ur-Quan]] threat, by delivering and providing additional power to the [[Chmmr]]-improved [[Utwig Bomb]].		This starship becomes The Flagship of the [[New Alliance of Free Stars]] and is integral in that group's completion of its ultimate objective. Since the New Alliance lacks an actual fleet, The Flagship serves as the principal means of exploration, resource gathering, establishing diplomatic relations, and, on some occasions, intimidating enemy forces. As Commander [[Hayes]] notes, The Flagship represents "a 'stick' of awesome power" when dealing with alien races. However, as the [[Spathi]] are quick to point out, its primary flaw is that it remains one-of-a-kind. Sadly, it has to be sacrificed to destroy the [[Sa-Matra]] and thereby end the [[Ur-Quan]] threat, by delivering and providing additional power to the [[Chmmr]]-improved [[Utwig Bomb]].

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	The Flagship can mount three different kinds of primary weapons modules: the [[Ion-Bolt Gun]], the [[Fusion Blaster]], and the [[Hellbore Cannon]], in order of increasing offensive power and energy drain. Only four slots, the front three and the rear slots, can accommodate a primary weapon module. The slot a weapon module is mounted in also determines the direction of fire. In the first slot a module will fire a single shot directly forward; in the second slot, two shots in a spread diagonally forward and to either side; in the third slot, two shots directly sideways to either side; and in the rear, one shot directly backwards. It is also possible to mount a combination of different types of weapon modules and mount multiple modules in different slots at the same time. However, mounting multiple weapon modules increases the drain on the ship's battery, making it necessary to [[Flagship Energy Management\|manage the Flagship's energy supply]] to maintain combat effectiveness.		The Flagship can mount three different kinds of primary weapons modules: the [[Ion-Bolt Gun]], the [[Fusion Blaster (module)\|Fusion Blaster]], and the [[Hellbore Cannon]], in order of increasing offensive power and energy drain. Only four slots, the front three and the rear slots, can accommodate a primary weapon module. The slot a weapon module is mounted in also determines the direction of fire. In the first slot a module will fire a single shot directly forward; in the second slot, two shots in a spread diagonally forward and to either side; in the third slot, two shots directly sideways to either side; and in the rear, one shot directly backwards. It is also possible to mount a combination of different types of weapon modules and mount multiple modules in different slots at the same time. However, mounting multiple weapon modules increases the drain on the ship's battery, making it necessary to [[Flagship Energy Management\|manage the Flagship's energy supply]] to maintain combat effectiveness.

	The Flagship's primary weapons system can be enhanced by the addition of [[Auto-Tracking System]]s, which impart a homing capability to the projectiles The Flagship fires. The addition of multiple tracking systems will enhance this homing effect. The maximum homing effect can be achieved with three of these systems; mounting additional systems beyond this point is useless. The tracking systems, when combined with judicious placement of weapon modules in specific slots, allow The Flagship to unleash incredible destruction with a single salvo.		The Flagship's primary weapons system can be enhanced by the addition of [[Auto-Tracking System]]s, which impart a homing capability to the projectiles The Flagship fires. The addition of multiple tracking systems will enhance this homing effect. The maximum homing effect can be achieved with three of these systems; mounting additional systems beyond this point is useless. The tracking systems, when combined with judicious placement of weapon modules in specific slots, allow The Flagship to unleash incredible destruction with a single salvo.

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			*[[Flagship Velocity Management]]

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	*[[Mark II]]		*[[Mark II]]
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