Federation Cruiser

The Federation Cruiser is one of the principle warships used by the United Federation of Nations and in turn, The Order of the Black Knights.

Design and Specifications
The Federation Cruiser has an interesting design as the bow and stern of the ship is significantly raised. Despite being a smaller ship than a carrier-battleship, these Cruisers were heavily armed, carrying a total of five naval guns and a VLS to boot.

The bridge of the cruiser is also raised higher than normal, possible to get a clearer view of the oceans from that angle.

Because the UFN technically do not have a military as per the charters, the Federation Cruiser is actually manned by members of the Order of the Black Knights.

Operation History
During the events of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection, the UFN called in the 5th fleet to engage a campaign against the Kingdom of Zilkhstan to retrieve Nunnally vi Britannia from the clutches of Shamna. Due to the actions made by Lelouch beforehand which crippled the leadership structure of Zilkhstan, the Kingdom was unable to mount a proper defense, allowing the aircraft carrier along with its battlefleet such as the cruisers to achieve air supriority and safely land its marines issue UFN control.

Trivia

 * It is unknown why the bow and stern was raised as that would interfere with aim of the two hull-mounted naval guns from firing downwards.