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The ''IRS Thunder Child'' is a frigate within [[The Brookshire Fleet]], and was christened in April 2008. The ''Thunder Child'' is named for the ''HMS Thunder Child'' a fictional ironclad in the novel ''The War of the Worlds'' by H.G. Wells. 

The ''Thunder Child'' is currently the most advanced and heavily armed frigate in the Brookshire Fleet sporting the heaviest guns for its hull type. The main armament of the ''Thunder Child'' consists of two single barrel 6 inch guns, one mounted fore and aft. The primary role of the ''Thunder Child'' is that of quick deployment assault vessel. Sporting a heavier gun size then its counterparts the vessel can inflict damage on larger targets then other ships of its size, while enjoying the benefits of speed and maneuverability that its size brings. 

The ''IRS Thunder Child'' is frequently used has heavy support for other lighter armed frigates such as the ''[[IRS Sparta]]'' or the ''[[IRS Brutus]]''. 


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