Ship Classes
Standard spacecraft classifications in the Abeceus system.
Combat Vessels
| Class | Role |
|---|---|
| Fighter | Small single-pilot combat craft |
| PT Boat | Small patrol/scouting vessels |
| Corvette | Light multi-role warship |
| Frigate | Escort and patrol |
| Destroyer | Fleet screening and anti-fighter |
| Cruiser | Main battle line |
| Battleship | Heavy combat |
| Dreadnought | Capital ship, fleet centerpiece |
| Carrier | Fighter deployment platform |
Notes
The Mesulean Imperial Navy organizes its peacetime fleet into 12 groups, each formed around a single dreadnought.
Design Philosophies
- Mesulean ships: Elegant, fuel-rich, optimized
- Nuilean ships: Bulk, shielding, redundancy (“dirty fusion ships”)