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====Escorts====
These are the smallest independently operating ships in the fleet, commonly used for reconnaissance, incursion and escort missions. Although individually weak when compared to capital ships, they are inexpensive to build and can become quite potent in large numbers. They can use their speed to harass the heavier capital ships while protecting their own from enemy escorts attempting to do the same.

* Frigate - Normally a light, quick and maneuverable multi-role warship, capable as scouts, skirmishers and anti-fighter escorts. As scouts, they are designed small and fast with extra range and a reduced thermal signature. Skirmishers designed to counter enemy fighters, bombers and escorts will require a speed and range advantage to split off from a main force and make their catch.

* Destroyer - A ship carrying specialized weaponry to combat specific threats. Destroyers are relatively heavily armed warships for their size, but commensurately ill-defended and with poor independent range. The actual vessels vary greatly between navies, but are usually designed to engage multiple small, fast enemies (typically fighters and missile swarms) or are loaded with [[Point Defense]] batteries. They may also have some anti-ship capability, but are not generally designed to go up against capital ships except as part of a larger force.

* Cruiser -  A medium-sized vessel, able to operate independently. Cruisers have the firepower and speed to be used for almost any sort of duty, including patrols, blockades, raids, and straight-up firefights. Cruisers are divided into many sub-types depending on their role, such as combat, fast response or fleet support.