Imperial Dreadnaught Only four Dreadnaught class vessels exist, and will only be committed to a particular theatre of combat with the express permission of the Emperor himself. At 8,000 metres long, it is the largest traditional starship constructed by the Imperial Navy.   Dreadnaught class battleships were Imperial Navy command ships and were assigned only to the most important and prestigious missions. Being assigned to any dreadnaught was regarded by Navy officers as the fast track to promotion.  In a military sense, the Dreadnaught class ship was somewhat impractical, since a smaller ship could fulfill its mission duties. Rather, the Dreadnaught represented the Imperium's unlimited power and resources. At over five times the length of a standard battleship, it could conquer without firing a shot, and so win the battle before engaging the enemy. Inspired by the Super-Star destroyer
	Imperial Battleship The Victory Class Battleship is an older star cruiser that proved to be an imporant part of the Imperial space fleet even though it was over three decades old. When first lauched, the Victory class was considered the ultimate combat starship design, and even as the Imperium waned it was overshadowed only by the Imperial Dreadnaught. The Victory was designed near the end of the Vegan Wars, and these ships formed the core of the space fleet after that short and turbulent war.
	Imperial Cruiser Operating in secret and in the worst of conditions from bases on primitive backwater planets, the shipwrights of the Rebellion have crafted one of the most beautiful and lethal fighting ships in existence. The Rebel cruiser's circular engine-support pylons double as an external docking rack for its complement of Manta fighters; this unique arrangement allows the ship to launch its entire squadron of fighters almost simultaneously, giving it a great advantage in combat.
	Imperial Frontier Cruiser The Vland Inc. Shipyards Imperial Frontier Cruiser was originally designed to "show the flag" and discourage piracy is more often then not found in support of the frontier colonies on the Confederation-Imperial border. As a representation of Imperial might, it can patrol systems where a front-line cruiser would be uneconimical or overly ostentatious. This ship is usually more then capable of holding off a corsair or two with its twin spinal mounted (small) particle accelrators and missile barbettes, whilst defending with sandcasters and laser turrets. It also has a meson screen, as its not designed to take on larger Terran Ships. Its built on a 2,000t hull.
	Imperial Strike Cruiser Also known as the First Strike Cruiser, and nicknamed the 'Aegis' by the terrans, this small, lightly armoured and exceptionally fast vessel (relatively speaking) is a favourite Imperial weapon. Packed with long distance high impact missile's, the strike cruiser is used to soften up targets for the larger ship of the line vessels.
	Imperial Destroyer The destroyer is the mainstay of the Imperial Fleet. This 1,000t vessel is a very versatile, well-rounded ship with good offensive capabilities. Destroyer Squadrons are deployed throughout Imperial space, as escorts and support vessels to larger ships. The ship is capable of atmospheric landing, but is rarely called upon to do so. It has a compliment of two light fighters. The Destroyer is the most versatile of all ships of the Imperial Fleet, and as is used for any job which does not require a fleet to handle. Due to a design oversight, the destroyers performance is not up to the level of the Terran Destroyer or the Atinoda Kestrel. Still, it remains an important part of the Imperial fleet.
	Imperial Escort Carrier
	Imperial Heavy Fighter  CDX Starworks's most popular offering, the F/A-927E Rapier attack fighter, is the heaviest-armed starfighter on the market. It has both missile racks and a torpedo launcher, and it is equipped with a laser turret for self-defense as well. However, all this firepower comes at the expense of speed and maneuverability, making the Rapier the clumsiest starfighter around. Still, it is popular with bounty hunters, corporate governments, and anyone needing a little more punch than is offered by other fighters.
	Imperial Medium Fighter Mastech's F-5 Hawk Medium fighter provides an excellent defense for all types of starships. This specialized fighter was designed to operate only from the launch bays of other ships, and the resulting design compromises mean that its maneuverability and speed aren't the greatest, and it is only armed with a set of laser cannons and a pair of missiles.
	Imperial Light Fighter When Astrotech Space Industries went bankrupt seven years ago, their remaining inventory of Model F-37B Manta light fighters was quietly bought up by an anonymous party. The Manta, heavily used by the Confederation during the early days of the Great War, has fallen out of favor with modern combateers due to its light armament. Recently, though, a Confederate freighter captain reported being attacked by several "triangular space fighters," suggesting that the Rebellion may be using these outdated but highly maneuverable ships to further its cause.
	Imperial Bulk Freighter
	Imperial Scout
	Imperial Express Boat (XBoat) Rapid communication ships which are designed to make optimum use of jump technology in communicating information within the Imperium. Because the Imperium is so large, ordinary communication must depend on ships travelling along established trade routes, making Regina nearly 4 years out from the Imperial Core. See TAS for more information.

 

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