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''Comments:'' Hundreds of ''Gazelle'' class close escorts have been built and many remain in service in the Imperial Navy, despite the fact that in a combat situation, they are nearly worthless. The close escort, even when new, was not intended to stand up to combat vessels; rather it was envisioned as an anti-piracy and revenue patrol ship. In that role, it has performed well, but when pressed into combat duties it has invariably suffered disproportionate losses. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ''Comments:'' Hundreds of ''Gazelle'' class close escorts have been built and many remain in service in the Imperial Navy, despite the fact that in a combat situation, they are nearly worthless. The close escort, even when new, was not intended to stand up to combat vessels; rather it was envisioned as an anti-piracy and revenue patrol ship. In that role, it has performed well, but when pressed into combat duties it has invariably suffered disproportionate losses. {{Page cite|name= Fighting Ships |page= 17 |version= Classic Traveller}} | ||