HMAS Spica 1:600 x1

After the success of the Gomora-Class of High Altitude Bombers in the first Hive War, the Admiralty wanted to expand on the concept. However, the questionable legality of high-altitude bombardment meant the ship had to be “disguised” as a multi-purpose craft. Thus, it was equipped with 5-inch guns, Maxims, and 6-inch rockets.