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An Imperial Navy Escort Carrier

An Escort Carrier is usually an Imperial freighter of the Merchant Fleet that has been modified by the Imperial Navy so that its cargo hold and loading doors are turned into makeshift attack craft launch bays and its weapons battery slightly upgraded to military standards by the Imperial Navy. In this way, the freighter can now serve as a makeshift escort vessel who potency lies in its ability to unleash an unexpected attack craft assault on the foe.

While accidents and technical problems abound due to the difficult conditions and modifications that are far beyond the vessel's original specifications, an Escort Carrier nonetheless allows a few extra attack craft squadrons to be launched into combat to defend an Imperial supply or merchant convoy. Escort Carriers can also be used by other races, though generally only the T'au Protection Fleet also makes use of these makeshift supplements to their naval forces.

See Also

Sources

  • Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Armada Appendices, pg. 159
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