Earth Federation Forces Salamis-class Light Cruiser (Initial Variant)

Effortlessly acquire the Salamis-class cruiser with just 20G The model measures 11 centimeters in length and includes its own stand, faithfully reproducing the distinctive features of the original Salamis-class battleship from the animation As a cornerstone of the Federation's space combat fleet, it is truly a worthy acquisition :)

In September, U.C. 0070, the Salamis-class light cruiser commenced service within the Federation Forces, marking a pivotal component of the Federation Forces' 1970s armament enhancement program The fundamental capabilities of the Salamis-class were largely comparable to the Zeon Forces' Musai-class, yet their operational effectiveness in an environment saturated with Minovsky Particles was significantly diminished Early models of the Salamis-class did not possess the capacity to carry MS Following the initiation of Operation Vinson, technical personnel modified a portion of the Salamis-class vessels, enabling MS to be accommodated within hangar bays and on deck Consequently, Salamis-class cruisers produced after Operation Vinson were designated as later models or aviation cruiser types

Early Salamis-class vessels, much like the Magellan-class, were specifically designed for artillery combat and lacked Mobile Suit maintenance and operational capabilities After the Battle of Loum, the Federation Forces, having gained profound insight into MS combat effectiveness in a Minovsky Particle environment, initiated the "Vinson Plan" This plan involved adding temporary Mobile Suit carrying capabilities to both existing and newly constructed Magellan-class battleships and Salamis-class light cruisers

While serving as the backbone cruiser of the Federation Forces, the Salamis-class was equipped with six 203mm, 50-caliber, 10 MW output MEGA Particle Cannons, as well as various missiles and anti-air machine guns However, in comparison to the Zeon Forces' equivalent vessel, the Musai-class, its overall combat capability was lower due to its lack of MS carrying capacity