Imperator-class Carrier

The only dedicated carrier in service with the Confederate Navy.

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The Imperator Carrier carries nearly four Starfighter wings (144 fighters) and it augments the overall starfighter strength of whatever fleet it is attached to. These ships provide a hyperspace platform for star fighters, thus giving the starfighters a method for quick travel via light speed. Imperators do not generally involve themselves directly in combat. They are armed, but they are not considered offensive weapons and their whole function is to launch starfighter support at a distance. In combat, these ships prefer to stay as far away from the battle as possible, serving as a refuelling and supply point for the fighters it carries. Also each Imperator has limited field repair facilities.

The cavernous bays holds the fighter wings which it carries, while additional smaller bays hold the support craft. It was standard practice to have at least one Interceptor Squadron in the mix of starfighters carried, but with the introduction of the Osiris fighter, this is no longer necessary.