Rogue-class Armed Transport

The Rogue-class Armed Transport was designed by the Esran Croft Enterprises core of engineers to provide a means for civilian convoys to protect themselves from pirates and greater threats. However, the ship found great favour with test pilot and renowned alliance squadron leader, Colonel Sapes. The Colonel quickly put through orders for his squadron to recieve the first tweleve of these vessels and the additional crew to man each vessel. The heavy fire power, however, comes with a cost. Not only are these ships incredibly expensive, but they also require four times as many crew per squadron. Thus further taxing the Empire's millitary resources. The Empire is currently phasing out its aging assault fleet to facilitate the slow introduction of the Rogue-class Armed Transport.