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-The '''Estia class''' is a class of aircraft carriers developed by [[Burgundie]] in the 1950s following the production of the [[Faramount-class carrier|Faramount class]]. Initially designed as a small {{Wp|fleet carrier}}, the class was constructed in two flights in the 1950s and 1960s, and constituted the primary naval aviation force of the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces]] for the majority of the Cold War. The award of the entire class's production to [[O’Shea Container Shipping]] was broadly considered the final blow to competition between O'Shea and rival corporation [[Lansing Lines]] for monopoly over the major shipbuilding industry in Burgundie.
+The '''Estia class''' is a class of {{wp|light aircraft carrier}}s developed by [[Burgundie]] in the 1950s following the production of the [[Faramount-class carrier|Faramount class]]. Initially designed as a small {{Wp|fleet carrier}}, the class was constructed in two flights in the 1950s and 1960s, and constituted the primary naval aviation force of the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces]] for the majority of the [[Occidental Cold War]] and all of [[Operation Kipling]]. The award of the entire class's production to [[O’Shea Container Shipping]] was broadly considered the final blow to competition between O'Shea and rival corporation [[Lansing Lines]] for monopoly over the major shipbuilding industry in [[Burgundie]]. The aircraft carriers served with distinction from the 1960s-the late 1990s in a variety of roles which reflected three major shifts in military doctrine, presiding over the end of the Age of Battleships, the Missile Age, and the early days of the [[Metaorizonal]] Age. Of the 11 ships built in the class all but three were scrapped. One, the Estia is preserved as a museum ship, the last two built the Agale I and the Boniface I are laid up in ordinary as part of the ready reserve fleet of the sea lift command.
 == Design and Construction ==
+Coming out of the [[Second Great War]], the [[Navy of Burgundie]] sought to reduce the response time to conflicts in its various trade islands, especially after the humiliating lose of [[Ayermer]] to [[Daxia]]. At one point or another almost all of the islands of the [[Burgoignesc thalattocracy]] have come under threat, attack, or invasion. While [[Urcea]] had supported [[Burgundie]] in repelling these attacks it was deemed inappropriate to rely so heavily on allies for the maintenance of the [[Burgoignesc thalattocracy|thalattocracy]]. A new requirement for a class of 10 light, fast carriers was submitted to the ship building industry. [[Lansing Lines]] and [[O’Shea Container Shipping]] both submitted designs. [[O’Shea Container Shipping|O'Shea]] won the contract and began work in [[1959]].
+The first 5 carrier were developed based on the initial specifications, eventually dubbed Flight I. Bases on lessons being learned in [[Operation Kipling]] upgrades to the design were made in the late 60s and early 70s to develop Flight II which included a 12° ski jump to allow aircraft to launch in all conditions, updates were made to the powerplant to make it more powerful, and new radars were added.
+After the delivery of the third Flight II, the Montrau I, the Flight I carriers began to be retrofitted to the Flight II specifications in the mid 70s. By the completion of the final ship of the class, the Boniface I, in [[1974]], all of the ships of the class were up to spec. After that they underwent smaller equipment and armament upgrades, but never a full-scale retrofit.
 ====O'Brien Affair====
-In 1965, it was publicly revealed in the [[Levantine Times Union]] that the second hull of the second flight of the ''Estia'' class had been purchased by the [[National Army Naval Forces (Faneria)|Fhainnin Navy]]. Though at the time only beginning keel-laying, the revelation was a political scandal which saw dual citizen George O'Brien, who owned 3% of shares in [[O'Shea Container Shipping|O'Shea]], lose his Burgoignesc citizenship and be forced to sell his holdings in the country. While [[Faneria]] and [[Fiannria]] would [[Treaty of Resumption of Brotherly Relations (1970)|normalize relations]] before the hull was to have been completed, making the sale of the vessel technically legal through the voiding of the remaining stipulations of the [[Treaty of Loughlin]], the government of [[Burgundie]] faced strong pressure from [[Urcea]] and to a lesser extent [[Fiannria]] to void the sale of the ship.
+In 1965, it was publicly revealed in the [[Levantine Times Union]] that the second hull of the second flight of the ''Estia'' class had been purchased by the [[National Army Naval Forces (Faneria)|Fhainnin Navy]]. Though at the time only beginning keel-laying, the revelation was a political scandal which saw dual citizen George O'Brien, who owned 3% of shares in [[O’Shea Container Shipping|O'Shea]], lose his Burgoignesc citizenship and be forced to sell his holdings in the country. While [[Faneria]] and [[Fiannria]] would [[Treaty of Resumption of Brotherly Relations (1970)|normalize relations]] before the hull was to have been completed, making the sale of the vessel technically legal through the voiding of the remaining stipulations of the [[Treaty of Loughlin]], the government of [[Burgundie]] faced strong pressure from [[Urcea]] and to a lesser extent [[Fiannria]] to void the sale of the ship.
 In response, O'Shea would change construction partway through, renegotiating to sell the hull to [[Puertego]] as the smaller unique carrier [[PGT Torres]]. Faneria subsequently contracted the four treaty-legal [[Barefield-class carrier|Barefield class]].
 == Ships in Class ==
+{| class="wikitable"
+!Name
+!Years in service
+!Notable missions
+!Fate
+|-
+|Estia
+|[[1959]]-[[1987]]
+|[[Operation Kipling]]
+|Museum ship
+|-
+|Guillem I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1961]]-[[1985]]
+|[[Operation Kipling]]
+|Scrapped
+|-
+|Nestor I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1964]]-[[1999]]
+|
+*[[Operation Kipling]]
+*Typhoon Dahlia response
+|Scrapped
+|-
+|Gaillarde II, Duke of Estia
+|[[1965]]-[[1986]]
+|[[Operation Kipling]]
+|Scrapped
+|-
+|Valencien I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1966]]-[[1993]]
+|
+*[[Operation Kipling]]
+*Red Mahadist Hostage Crisis, [[1992]]
+|
+Scrapped
+|-
+|Esteve III, Duke of Estia
+|[[1967]]-[[1995]]
+|
+*[[Operation Kipling]]
+*[[Seváronsa]] Floods, [[1994]]
+|
+Scrapped
+|-
+|Loriens I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1968]]-[[1976]]
+|[[Operation Kipling]]
+|Scrapped
+|-
+|Montrau I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1969]]-[[1999]]
+|
+*[[Operation Kipling]]
+*Grand Fleet Parade, [[1997]]
+|Scrapped
+|-
+|Carl I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1971]]-[[1989]]
+||[[Operation Kipling]]
+|Scrapped
+|-
+|Agale I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1973]]-[[1999]]
+|
+*[[Operation Kipling]]
+*Grand Fleet Parade, [[1997]]
+|Laid up in ordinary
+|-
+|Boniface I, Duke of Estia
+|[[1974]]-[[1998]]
+|
+*Grand Fleet Parade, [[1997]]
+|Laid up in ordinary
+|-
+|}
 == Operational History ==
+[[File:HMS Ark Royal USS Nimitz Norfolk1 1978.jpeg|left|thumb|The [[Urcea|Urcean]] carrier [[Erenion-class aircraft carrier|HMCMS ''Erenion'']] and the ''Estia'' moored in [[Burgundie]] during joint exercises.]]
+During [[Operation Kipling]], which took place from [[1962]] to [[1976]], the Estia class aircraft carriers played a crucial role in the [[Navy of Burgundie]]'s military strategy in [[Audonia]]. The [[Navy of Burgundie|Navy]]'s approach to the conflict was characterized by a combination of air and naval power, primarily facilitated by the use of their aircraft carriers, chief among them was the Estia class.
+In the early stages of the war, the Estia class carriers served as instrumental platforms for projecting air power over the contested areas, including [[Kandara]], [[Oyashima]], and [[Pursat]] all beyond the reach of land based aircraft stationed on [[Alcairet]], [[Chaukhira]], and [[Salarive]]. The carriers were seen as key assets for the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Burgoignesc military]] to assert dominance in the region, allowing them to conduct airstrikes, provide air support to ground troops, and conduct reconnaissance missions.
+[[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] aircraft carrier doctrine emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining air superiority and providing close air support for ground forces. The carriers were used to deploy a mix of fighter aircraft, bombers, and reconnaissance planes to conduct offensive operations against communist and socialist forces, disrupting supply lines and targeting key enemy positions. These operations were crucial in sustaining the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Burgoignesc military]] presence and control over certain areas during the conflict.
+The Estia aircraft carriers also served as a means of logistical support, enabling the transportation of troops, equipment, and supplies to various locations within the region. This logistical function was essential for maintaining the [[Burgoignesc Security Forces|Burgoignesc military]]'s operational capacity and reinforcing their positions in the face of persistent communist/socialist resistance.
+However, despite the strategic advantages offered by the aircraft carriers, the [[Navy of Burgundie]] faced several challenges during the war, including the limited availability of carriers, logistical constraints, the disparate battlefields, and the evolving tactics of the communist/socialist forces. The increasing use of inland guerrilla warfare and the vast expanses in the region made it challenging for the [[Burgundie]] to fully leverage the capabilities of their carriers and achieve decisive victories.
 The entire class went under refits from 1975 to 1985, including more extensive work on the Flight 1 carriers. This process generally homogenized the class's displacement and equipment characteristics.
-== See Also ==
+At the dawning of the [[Metaorizonal]] Age in the mid to late 1980s the concept of a small, fast carrier seemed obsolete assume of the Estia class carriers were retired and sold for scrap. Those that remained went under a final retrofit in the [[1988]]-[[1993]] timeframe to upgrade their navigational, sensor, and radar computers to match the rapid technological advancements of that time. The increased range of jet aircraft continued to make the light, fast carrier concept redundant and for much of the 90s the remaining ships in class were relegated to power projection or humanitarian assistance roles. In [[1995]] the Boniface I was used as a test bed for the development of future helicopter carrier and amphibious assault ship specifications and tactics. In [[1997]], the Nestor I was used as a test bed for a carrier launched drone-wing which it continued to serve as until it was struck from the record in [[1999]]. The Montrau I was the only carrier of the Estia class that, when it was struck from the rolls in [[1999]], was still acting in the capacity as a light carrier.
+==See Also ==
 Ships of comparable role and era:
 [[Category:Burgundie]]
+[[Category:Ship]]
 [[Category:Warships]]
+[[Category: Ships of Burgundie]]
+[[Category:Military History of Burgundie]]
+[[Category:History of Burgundie]]
+[[Category:Burgoignesc Security Forces]]
+[[Category:IXWB]]