Warship

Type	Role	Compliment	Operators	Example	Notes
Capital Ships
Fleet Dreadnought	Largest warships developed. Without compromise in either armor, armament, or strategic mobility. Intended to serve as flagships for major fleets and task forces, they combine robust anti-starship capabilities with the capacity for sustained aerospace operations or planetary landings.	100-1152 Aerospace Craft 5 - 24 Strike Squadrons 5 - 24 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Some Great Powers	Constellation Richelieu Victory
Fleet Carrier	Central to fleet aerospace operations. Carry large numbers of strike and support aircraft.	240 - 1728 Aerospace Craft 18 - 36 Strike Squadrons 18 - 36 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Some Great Powers	Nordstern Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin
Fleet Landing Ship	Largest vessel designed for planetary landings in contested theaters. Designed to help establish and hold planetary beachheads.	200 - 1440 Aerospace Craft 2 - 12 Strike Squadrons 18 - 48 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers	Anita Buhur
Dreadnought	Anti-starship combatant that combines the capabilities of a battleship with the integrated air-wing of a fleet carrier.	120 - 816 Aerospace Craft 6 - 18 Strike Squadrons 6 - 16 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Some Regional Powers	Neptune
Battleship	Largest dedicated anti-starship combatant.  Can provide heavy orbital bombardment during planetary assaults.	40 - 336 Aerospace Craft 2 - 10 Strike Squadrons 2 - 4 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Some Regional Powers	Stalingrad
Battlecruiser	Anti-starship combatant typically smaller in size than Battleships. German standard battlecruisers emphasize close support for the main battle fleet. Often with an increased emphasis on anti-aerospace warfare. British standard battlecruisers or “Capital Scouts” sacrifice armor for speed and strategic mobility. They are designed to conduct solo, long-range patrols and heavy reconnaissance.	30 – 240 Aerospace Craft 2–6 Strike Squadrons 2–6 Support Squadron	Superpowers Great Powers Some Regional Powers Some Middle Powers	Kongō
Landing Ship	Designed to support planetary operations, Landing Ships provide the essential link between orbital fleets and surface forces.	80 – 672 Aerospace Craft 2 – 4 Strike Squadrons 6 – 24 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Some Middle Powers	Independência
Light Fleet Carrier	Light carriers offer limited range but balance high speed and protection.	60 - 432 Aerospace Craft 6 - 18 Strike Squadrons 6 - 18 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Some Middle Powers	Nasara
Cruisers & Heavy Escorts
Heavy Cruiser	Large, multi-role combatants designed for sustained deep-space operations. They balance firepower, protection, and mobility, serving as commerce raiders, convoy escorts, escorts in larger fleets.	20–160 Aerospace Craft 2–4 Strike Squadrons 2–4 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Some Small Powers	Königsberg Dhaka
Landing Cruiser	Versatile vessels equipped to support planetary assault operations, providing both fire support and the rapid deployment of ground forces.		Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Some Small Powers PMC Fleets Civilian Agencies
Scout Cruiser	Larger type of cruiser optimized for extended operations such as convoy escort and deep-space patrols. Designated "patrol cruisers" in some navies,		Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Some Middle Powers PMC Fleets
Escort Carrier	Smaller carrier design optimized towards convoy support, planetary landings, and forward operating fleets. Typically lack the strategic endurance or aerospace wing size of fleet carriers but are far less costly to produce and deploy.	30 – 192 Aerospace Craft • 2 – 6 Strike Squadrons • 2 – 6 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Some Middle Powers Small Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors		Frequently converted from transport or cruiser hulls in less funded navies.
Cruiser	Core warships in most navies. Cruisers balance firepower, speed, and endurance, allowing them to operate independently or as escorts for larger formations. Their missions range from heavy escorts to capital ships, anti-piracy and convoy protection to deep-space patrol and support for planetary landings.	12 – 96 Aerospace Craft• 2 – 4 Strike Squadrons • 2 – 4 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers PMC Fleets Corporate Use Non-State Actors Civilian Agencies	Bourgogne Wild Rose (Privateer vessel)	One of the most widely used and versatile hull types in the Orion Arm. Private military companies and violent non state actors often modify surplus cruisers for specialized roles, including commerce raiding and aerospace suppression.
Missile Cruiser	Dedicated long-range fire support platforms emphasizing massed missile saturation attacks over kinetic or airwing capabilities. Often used for anti-ship, anti-aerospace, or planetary bombardment roles. Some navies operate Arsenal Cruisers—specialized variants with minimal crews or full automation. These vessels act as mobile missile magazines, often controlled remotely or semi-autonomously.	6 – 60 Aerospace Craft• 1 – 2 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 4 Support Squadrons Arsenal Subclass None	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors
Light Cruiser	Smaller cruisers optimized for patrol, escort, and screening operations. Typically deployed in roles where full-size cruisers are not justified or operational tempo demands greater responsiveness. In many doctrines, they serve as command platforms for destroyer squadrons or forward-deployed patrol groups.	8 – 72 Aerospace Craft• 1 – 3 Strike Squadrons • 2 – 4 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors	Slavny	Light Cruisers are among the most widely deployed warships in the Orion Arm, especially in smaller, less funded fleets. Their adaptability, ease of maintenance, and lower production cost make them attractive not only to nations, but also private military corporations, megacorps and colonial defense forces.
Heavy Arsenal Ship	Compact, missile-focused platforms intended to provide massed fire support in a supporting or stand-off role. Derived from light cruiser or destroyer hulls, these ships carry oversized missile magazines and minimal crew accommodations. They are nearly always operated as drones.	None	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors
Destroyer Leader	Destroyer platforms equipped with flag flacilities, intended to lead escort flotillas or operate independently in complex tactical environments. Some classes are further distinguished by the small onboard aerospace wings, enabling limited strike, reconnaissance, or support operations.	Compliment: 6 – 48 Aerospace Craft • 1 – 2 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers		Often used as task group flagships in regions where cruiser availability is limited. Notably popular in Axis doctrine, which emphasizes flexible command architectures and decentralized operations.
Destroyer	Versatile combatants characterized by high maneuverability. Typically assigned to escort, patrol, and interception roles, destroyers are optimized for anti-ship and anti-aerospace warfare. Many classes incorporate modular systems for mission-specific roles such as electronic warfare or missile defense. Form the outermost perimeter of a battlegroup during fleet actions.	4 – 36 Aerospace Craft• 1 – 2 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers Civilian Agencies		Prized for their agility and versatility, destroyers are the workhorses of many green-water navies. Their ability to maneuver rapidly in contested space makes also them ideal for screening formations and conducting pursuit or denial operations.
Heavy Tactical Landing Ship	Heavily armed and armored assault craft designed to insert troops into hostile landing zones while providing direct fire support. Comparable in size to a destroyer, these ships are equipped with substantial surface-attack weaponry and are fully optimized toward atmospheric operations. Typically operate in support of larger landing formations or independent expeditionary units.	6 – 24 Aerospace Craft• 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons Troop Capacity: Reinforced Company (120 – 200 personnel)	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers	Al-Mansur TL-94 Heavy Tactical Landing Ship
Escort Destroyer	Simplified destroyer variant optimized for anti-ship, anti-aerospace, or other specialized roles. Lacks the broad mission flexibility or command capabilities of standard destroyers, but is significantly easier to produce and maintain. Forms the “low” component of the high/low mix favored by many fleets.	2 – 24 Aerospace Craft• 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers
Light Escorts
Landing Frigate	Armed troop transport designed for landing operations in hostile zones in support of planetary operations. Though primarily configured for transport and landing functions, some classes retain defensive systems and other interstellar performance comparable to standard frigates. Some navies field Tactical Landing Frigates—more heavily armed variants that sacrifice interstellar performance for enhanced surface firepower. These ships serve as a lighter counterpart to Heavy Tactical Landing Ships, capable of operating in contested landing zones with minimal support.	4 – 24 Aerospace Craft • 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons Troop Capacity: Light Company (80 – 120 personnel)	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers Civilian Agencies		A common choice for dispersed terrestrial operations, especially in regions where orbital support is limited. Tactical variants often operate as integral components of terrestrial forces, remaining in low orbit or atmospheric flight to provide direct fire support, coordinate landings, or function as mobile command and logistics nodes throughout the duration of a surface campaign.
Frigate Leader	Enlarged frigates equipped with on board flag facilities, intended to lead small escort squadrons or coordinate inter-system operations. While similar in function to Destroyer Leaders, Frigate Leaders are more constrained in range and capability.	4 – 18 Aerospace Craft• 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers		Commonly used for convoy protection, system defense, and peacetime patrols. In larger engagements, Frigate Leaders serve as subordinate elements within formations led by destroyers or cruisers, extending command reach across dispersed escort screens.
Scout Frigate	Reconnaissance-oriented frigate optimized for independent patrol, forward observation, and signals intelligence. Equipped with enhanced sensors and communications suites, Scout Frigates are tasked with monitoring hostile borders, escorting survey missions, and screening fleet movements.	2 – 12 Aerospace Craft• 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 Support Squadron	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers Civilian Agencies		Scout Frigates are valued for their low operating cost and adaptability. Some configurations include enhanced electronic warfare packages or drone control suites, allowing them to act as large "carriers", conduct electronic counter-reconnaissance, and otherwise contribute to battlefield deception.
Frigate	The most adaptable warship class in service, frigates are fielded in endless variety; patrol, escort, and anti-piracy to logistics support, customs enforcement, and long-range surveillance. Their size, modularity, and low operating cost make them suitable for both military and civilian applications.	2 – 24 Aerospace Craft• 0 – 2 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers • Civilian Agencies		Frigates are often the first line of defense in remote systems and serve as testbeds for new technologies. Their broad utility has led to widespread proliferation across the Orion Arm, making them a common presence in both peacetime and wartime operations. Countless frigate subclasses exist, (medical, support, logistics) many of them exclusive to individual nations, military blocs, or corporate navies—each reflecting unique doctrinal, logistical, or industrial priorities. For simplicity's sake, the Champlain Group categorizes many of these under Frigate.
Missile Frigate	Frigate-type platform specialized for long-range or anti aerospace engagements. Carries a larger missile complement than standard frigates, often at the expense of aerospace capacity or broad-spectrum versatility. Used to augment fleet firepower, defend convoys, or provide saturation fire in support of landing operations.	Compliment: 2 – 12 Aerospace Craft • 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 Support Squadron	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers		Missile Frigates are a common component of both fleet and convoy escorts. Many export models are adapted from standard frigate hulls with minimal modification, making them an accessible fire support option for smaller states and corporate navies.
Escort Frigate	Frigate-type escort focused on a specialized role, usually anti-aerospace or light anti-starship warfare, and some times heavy reconnaissance. Less flexible than general-purpose frigates, Escort Frigates are designed to supplement capability in close coordination with each other, escorting larger vessels, civilian transports, or logistics groups.	2 – 12 Aerospace Craft• 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 Support Squadron	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers
ECM Frigate	Frigate-type platform optimized for electronic warfare and signals intelligence. Equipped with advanced jamming, sensor disruption, and decoy systems, ECM Frigates are used to degrade enemy targeting, protect friendly formations, and support strike operations.	Compliment: 2 – 12 Aerospace Craft • 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 – 2 Support Squadrons	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Some Small Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors
System Frigate	Frigate-type warship designed for operations exclusively to a single star system. May lack translight capability, sacrificing strategic mobility for reduced cost, lower maintenance, and longer station time. Used for customs enforcement, orbital security, patrol, and deterrence missions.	2 – 12 Aerospace Craft • 0 – 1 Strike Squadrons • 1 Support Squadron	Small Powers Corporate Use Non-State Actors PMC Fleets Civilian Agencies Freelancers		System Frigates are widely produced by, or exported to, greenwater navies—forces focused on local system defense rather than interstellar operations. They are especially common in the far frontier, where translight capability is economically unfeasible. Despite their limitations, they often serve as a frontier fleet’s primary warship, providing critical presence, deterrence, and constabulary functions in underdeveloped or newly settled regions.
Heavy Corvette	High endurance corvette-type vessel designed for long range patrol, intersystem operations, and terrestrial capability. Often larger and more capable than standard corvettes, these ships blur the line between aerospace assets and naval combatants.	Aerospace Craft: 2 – 12 Strike Squadrons: 0 – 1 Support Squadrons: 1 – 2	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers		Ships of this broad type operate under a wide range of designations, often depending on doctrinal context. Interstellar navies classify them as light warships, while aerospace or planetary warfare branches may view them as heavy gunships with a secondary interstellar utility.
Scout Corvette	Corvette-type vessel specialized for reconnaissance, extended-range patrol, or early warning missions. They emphasize sensor coverage, communications, and endurance over offensive capability. Planetary armies and aerospace forces may use Scout Corvettes (under different names) as orbital command posts, surveillance platforms, and forward observers during ground operations.	Aerospace Craft: 1 – 8 Strike Squadrons: 0 – 1 Support Squadrons: 1	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers
Missile Corvette	Light missile combatants optimized for system defense, patrol, and limited escort roles. Prioritize compact firepower and affordability over range or endurance. Typically operate within friendly territory or under the cover of larger fleet elements.	Aerospace Craft: 1 – 8 Strike Squadrons: 0 – 1 Support Squadrons: 1	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers
Corvette	Smallest proper or "rated" warships. Used for patrol, escort, and low-intensity combat missions. Favored for their low cost, adaptability, and ease of operation in system-level roles.	Aerospace Craft: 1 – 8 Strike Squadrons: 0 – 1 Support Squadrons: 1	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers
Drone Corvette	Light autonomous warships used for patrol, escort, or saturation tactics. Operate with minimal or no crew, relying on remote control or onboard AI. Used for high-risk missions, picket duty, or to augment larger formations with expendable firepower.	0 – 4 Aerospace Craft• 0 Strike Squadrons • 0 – 1 Support Squadron	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers
ECM Corvette	Light electronic warfare platform equipped to disrupt sensors, communications, and targeting systems. Contributes to battlefleet deception.	0 – 4 Aerospace Craft• 0 Strike Squadrons • 0 – 1 Support Squadron	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers
Patrol Corvette	Light warship optimized for constabulary duties, customs enforcement, anti-piracy patrols, and general security operations. Typically lightly armed and not intended for high-intensity combat. Used to maintain presence, deter irregular threats, and enforce local authority in settled systems.	0 – 4 Aerospace Craft• 0 Strike Squadrons • 0 – 1 Support Squadron	Superpowers Great Powers Regional Powers Middle Powers Small Powers Corporate Use PMC Fleets Non-State Actors Freelancers		Patrol Corvettes have limited military value but are indispensable for routine enforcement, sovereignty patrols, and presence missions in low-threat environments. Their simplicity and low operational cost make them common among frontier authorities, planetary governments, and corporate security fleets.