3125 Scale Lyran Panther Light Cruiser (CL) CVN

The Lyrans are human-sized cats that bore a distinct similarity to Terran lynxes in both appearance and temperament. Bitter enemies of the Kzintis (tigermen eight feet tall), the Lyrans were staunch allies of the Klingons and enemies of the Hydrans as well. Like Kzintis, Lyrans were carnivores known to eat their captives on rare occasions. The Federation assigned each Lyran ship-type a "reporting name" to keep them separate. Lyrans were organized as a feudal society. Twenty-one counties each had a squadron of ships lead by a heavy cruiser; four dukes had dreadnoughts to lead the four fleets, while the king-emperor commanded from the capital.

The Lyrans designed the Panther light Cruiser and Tiger heavy cruiser at the same time with the idea that by using as many common components as possible the ships could be built faster and cheaper. While any empire could produce a phaser on an assembly line and install it on whatever ship was on the building ways, the Lyrans went beyond this, using the same frame members and hull plates on both ships. The light cruiser was about 75% as powerful as the heavy cruiser and was designed to handle smaller missions (but those beyond the capabilities of a destroyer).

The ship is available in a variety of materials. Ships are unpainted, use standard flight stands available from many sources, and, while designed for gaming, make fine display pieces.