Frigate Starship

Summary:
Ship designed for ship to ship or ship to ground engagements and is often the front line unit for many battles. Although the Frigate is smaller than a Carrier it still packs a heavy punch and its speed and manoeuvrability allow it to easily engage enemy ships at close quarters and quickly deploy troops.

Role:
Frigates are able to engage enemy orbital defences but are much more effective en masse. They are also able to engage ground units with their heavy weapons, take part in destroying cities and escort and defend larger carriers.

Weapons Systems
Frigates are armed with heavy weapons including one Antimatter/Fusion Strike Gun (front mounted) used to destroy ground targets and enemy ships from distance, Antimatter Strike Torpedo Canons (ten-twelve, side mounted) for close quarters ship to ship combat, Multiple Defence Spider Missile Launchers (six-eight, side mounted) to track and destroy attacking aircraft. The Frigate has many aircraft to defend it, board enemy ships and attack defensive units. These include fifty Stymphalians, Interceptors, Phoenixes and Pegasuses and five-six Chimera. Frigates are often controlled by a Frigate Class General and two to three Ship Commanders. The General will command the ship or lead major ground operations, while the Ship Commanders will always remain on the ship. The ship also contains a legion of troops and a large crew to maintain and defend the ship.