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Rapid Strike vessel
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The term Rapid Strike Vessel refers to the small, Escort-class ships used by the Space Marines to patrol their territory and escort their larger Battle Barges and Strike Cruisers. The number and type of Rapid Strike Vessels varies from Chapter to Chapter, though some common designs include the Sword and Firestorm Frigates and Cobra Destroyers used by the Imperial Navy.[1] It also includes designs specific to the Space Marines, such as Hunter Destroyers, Gladius Frigates and Nova Frigates.[1]
Unlike "normal" Space Marine ships, Rapid Strike Vessels typically have no Space Marines aboard. Only a cadre of Techmarines are on hand to support the serfs manning the craft.[1]
Sources
- 1: Battlefleet Gothic Resources: Imperial Fleets (accessed 2011.8.10)
| Type | Design | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Ships | Battleships | Battle Barge |
| Cruisers | Strike Cruiser • Vanguard Cruiser | |
| Escorts | Gladius • Nova • Hunter • Rapid Strike vessel | |
| Attack Craft | Thunderhawk • Stormraven • Caestus Assault Ram |
