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The Hyperion Cruiser was the mainstay of the Earth Force before the Earth-Minbari-War. Unlike the newer Omega Destroyers these cruisers have no rotating section which requires that the crew has to be trained to work in nearly zero gravity.

Production began back in 2237 but even now many Hyperion Cruiser are in active service but their role is now to protect the bigger Omega Destroyer rather than being the main attack force. Most Hyperion Cruiser have been refitted with new weapon and defense systems several times during the long time of service.

Several Hyperion Cruiser were part of the fleet that made the 1st contact with the Minbari. The EAS Prometheus opened fire at the Minbari ships and so a 3-year war began in which many of these ships have been destroyed. The first and only major victory against the superior Minbari ships happened when Lt. Sheridan, commander of the EAS Lexington, managed to lure some Minbari Warcruiser in a trap.

Most Hyperion Cruiser were destroyed in the war against the Minbari but there are quite a few in active service which have been upgraded with the new heavy laser cannons which had been bought from the Narn.

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technical specifications were taken from "The Babylon 5 Technical Manual"
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