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[[Image:Demiurg Bastion Class Vessel.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Demiurg ''Bastion Class Commerce Vessel'']]
'''{{PAGENAME}}s''' are smaller vessel of the fleets of the [[Leagues of Votann]].{{Fn|2}} They are nonetheless large, well-armed, and capable compared to the fleets of other races.{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}

As part of the [[Prospect]] known by outsiders as the [[Demiurg]], they often seen alone or fighting with [[Tau]] forces, although some Imperial commander have been known to make use of their mercenary-like services. They are most commonly seen on the eastern rim, though this is still a very rare sight. The Bastion class seems to be more outfitted for asteroid mining rather than processing, so it is likely that there is a trade of goods from one vessel to another though this has never been seen in action.

Some [[Rogue Traders]] tell that a Bastion class is home to a 'brotherhood' while a [[Stronghold Class Commerce Vessel|Stronghold]] is home to two or three brotherhoods. What the relationship between groups is is unknown. Often however two or three Bastions will group together to protect a Stronghold.

They have impressive lance and weapons batteries, especially when up close, and also have the ability to launch mining probes and attack craft at short range. It also uses a scoop to collect stellar gasses which it projects through the core of the ship for propulsion and for energy to power the cutting beam it uses to open asteroids or enemy ships.

==Notes==
The {{PAGENAME}} was originally classified as a [[Demiurg]] vessel, but was later retconned (along with the Demiurg themselves) as belonging to the [[Leagues of Votann]].{{Fn|2}}

==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: Tau Online Fleet List
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Leagues of Votann]], pg. 13
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