Destroyer

Line Combatants (Primary - Capital)				Escort Combatants (Secondary - Subcapital)				Military Auxiliary (Tertiary)
B- Battleship	C- Cruiser	O- Ortillery	V- Carrier	D- Destroyer	E- Escort	F- Fighter	H- Defense/Security	I- Combat Transport	Q- Combat Support	S- Scout	U- Utility	X- Commo	Z- Special

Mercantile Commercial Ships (Trade & Profit)				Non-Mercantile Commercial Ships (Industry & Profit)					Non-Commercial Ships (Nonprofit)			System Craft (Intrastellar)
A- Tramp	M- Freighter	R- Liner	T- Transport	G- Industrial	J- Prospector	K- Expedition	P- Corsair	U- Utility	L- Science	N- Medical	Y- Private	WB- Barge	WA- Satellite	WO- Space Station

D-class Destroyers are fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warships intended to escort larger vessels and defend them against smaller powerful short-range attackers.

• They are normally the largest of the escort class ships whose primary mission is to provide protection to other vessels.
• The naval terms destroyer and escort have considerable semantic overlap and it's more than possible for two nearly identical ships with near identical capabilities to alternatively be called a destroyer or an escort.
• The Supraclass designation is also known as Ship Mission, Ship Mission Code, Mission, or Ship Hull Designation.
• It is a starship supraclass.

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Starship:

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  • Ship Mission Code / Supraclass
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  • Ship Class Code / Class
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  • Adventure Class Ship
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  • Capital Ship
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Description (Specifications)

Destroyers are starships designed for escort duty and limited independent operations. Destroyers are usually assigned to escort cruisers and battleships, but also accompany unarmed merchantmen. They typically range in size from 1,000 to 20,000 tons.

Their main duty is to defend the fleet against fighters and other small craft. Some have been pressed into service for orbital patrols, police operations, garrison duties, diplomatic transport, and even limited strike missions (...also known as gunboat diplomacy). Their flexibility gives them great value to naval admirals. They can conduct a vast array of missions, offensive, defensive, and otherwise. Their system defense and security capabilities overlap with H-class vessels.

Destroyers do not, as a rule, carry a spinal mount. They are thus not considered major combatants by the Imperial Navy, though their armament of bay and turret weapons can be formidable. Sizes typically range from 1,000- to 3,000-tons or larger, with a general emphasis on maneuver rather than defense.

Image Repository

Type DB Strike Destroyer / Battle Destroyer:

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Type DDL Destroyer Leader:

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Type DE Destroyer Escort:

1. A top view of Chrysanthemum class Destroyer Escort.
   
2. An Agrippa class Destroyer Escort on patrol in deep space.
   

Type DH Heavy Destroyer:

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Type DL Light Destroyer:

1. A Midu Agashaam class Destroyer descending into the cloudy layer of an atmosphere near the edge of space.
   

Type DM Medium Destroyer:

1. A Keawehei class Destroyer preparing to enter a nebula.
   

Type DS Superheavy Destroyer:

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Type DVL Very Light Destroyer:

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Escort Combatants (Secondary) - The Lightcraft Hierarchy

A number of smallcraft and ACS combatants exist:

1. Smallcraft (F or U) (0 to 99 tons)
2. Bigcraft (W or Other) (100 or larger tons)
3. Escort (E) (100 to 2,499 tons)
   1. Brig (EB) (100 to 2,499 tons)
   2. Close Escort (EC) (100 to 2,499 tons)
   3. Frigate (EF) (100 to 2,499 tons)
   4. Corvette (EG) (100 to 2,499 tons)
   5. Sloop (ES) (100 to 2,499 tons)
4. Destroyer (D) (2,500 or larger tons)

Strategy & Doctrine (Operations)

Although the Imperial Navy sees destroyer-class vessels as escorts, they are often pressed into service in other roles. Destroyers can thus be encountered operating solo or in squadrons. Missions include guard ship, flag-showing, patrol missions and even strikes against relatively soft targets. A destroyer is more than a match for any civilian vessel, but even squadrons should not take on major combatants.

Lightcraft Hierarchy

1. Smallcraft (F) or (U)
2. Corvette (E)
3. Close Escort (E)
4. Frigate (E)
5. Escort (E)
6. Destroyer (D)

Supraclass Roles

Destroyers typically serve the following roles:
Largecraft & Bigcraft:

D-class Destroyer Supraclass Archetypes
Archetype	Type Code
Combat Destroyer	(DB)
Destroyer	(D)
Destroyer Escort	(DE)
Destroyer Leader	(DDL)
Escort Destroyer	(DE)
Fast Destroyer	(DL)
Fleet Destroyer	(DD)
Heavy Destroyer	(DH)
Light Destroyer	(DL)
Military Destroyer	(DD)
Medium Destroyer	(DM)
Missile Destroyer	(DDM)
Multi-role Destroyer	(DD)
Patrol Destroyer	(HT)
Pursuit Destroyer	(HT)
Strike Destroyer	(DB)
Superheavy Destroyer	(DS)
Very Light Destroyer	(DVL)

Size-Class Roles for Lighter Vessels

1. Utility Craft (U) (1 to 99 tons)
2. Escort (E) (100 to 2,499 tons)
3. Destroyer (D) (2,500 to 99,999 tons)
   1. Very Light Destroyer (DVL) (100 to 2,499 tons)
   2. Destroyer Escort (DE) (100 to 2,499 tons)
   3. Light Destroyer (DL) (2,500 to 4,999 tons)
   4. Medium Destroyer (DM) (5,000 to 7,499 tons)
   5. Heavy Destroyer (DH) (7,500 to 9,999 tons)
   6. Superheavy Destroyer (DS) (10,000 to 99,999 tons)
4. Capital Ship (Various) (100,000 or larger tons)

Military Subcraft

Military subcraft (...both smallcraft and bigcraft) are carried by some of these vessels:

1. Battle Rider (BR)
2. Combat Barge (WBG)
3. Combat Transport Smallcraft (UI)
4. Fighters (F)
5. Militarized Utility Craft (UQ)

Supraclass Archetypal Roles

These vessels typically serve the following archetypal roles:

D-class Destroyer Supraclass Archetypes
Archetype	Type Code	Exemplar	Remarks
Destroyer	D (Namesake)	Elsyel class Light Destroyer	Destroyers are large enough to provide a credible threat to larger mainline combatants, yet small and cheap enough to maintain tremendous tactical and strategic flexibility. Many destroyers serve multipurpose functions and roles supplementing other fleet forces where and as needed. Destroyers are almost by definition jack of all trades warships. D = Destroyer
Strike Destroyer	DB	Curzon class Destroyer	Strike destroyers (DS) are intended for long-range reconnaissance and deep level offensive operations. Their best defense is their stealth, and are not intended to take on offensive operations against ships of similar weight and weapons. They run from serious competition and target under-defended installations and smaller ships. They will try to avoid taking serious damage unless there is a good reason for doing so. D = Destroyer B = Battle, Combat, Strike, etc.
Destroyer Leader	DDL	Vuruna class Destroyer Leader	Destroyer Leaders (DL) fill a role between that of a destroyer and that of a cruiser. They are basically a destroyer on steroids. Their primary function is that of flotilla leader for a group of destroyers and may be referred to as such. D = Destroyer L = Leader
Destroyer Escort	DE	Fer-de-Lance class Destroyer Escort	Destroyer escorts (DE) are much smaller ships then the destroyer. Their primary role, as their name implies, is that of an escort. Although they play a variety of other roles convoy duty is where they come into their own. If they can not defeat an enemy, they can slow them down and occupy them long enough for the convoy to attempt an escape. Other names for this class vessel include Light Escort, Close Escort, Sloop, and Corvette. Destroyer Escorts (DE) are the first type capable of accompanying a regular Imperial fleet. They are also used for convoy protection, orbital patrols, police operations, garrison duties, and even limited strike missions. An example is the Chrysanthenum class Destroyer Escort. (100 to 2,499 tons) D = Destroyer E = Escort
Heavy Destroyer	DH	Jerzhtsie class Destroyer	TBD. (7,500 to 9,999 tons) D = Destroyer H = Heavy
Light Destroyer	DL	Zhdiak class Light Destroyer	Light destroyers are lower tonnage battle platforms carrying armament capable of threatening logistics secondary combatant elements. Their flexibility and numbers are an asset to fleet admirals. (2,500 to 4,999 tons) D = Destroyer L = Light
Medium Destroyer	DM	Gormandoacy class Destroyer	TBD. (5,000 to 7,499 tons) D = Destroyer M = Medium
Superheavy Destroyer	DS	Rapier class Escort Destroyer	None. (10,000 to 99,999 tons) D = Destroyer S = Superheavy
Very Light Destroyer	DVL	Lomba class Light Destroyer	TBD. (100 to 2,499 tons) D = Destroyer VL = Very Light
NOTES: There is semantic overlap between many of the classes and codes. Some codes organize by mission or capability, others by size and tonnage, and yet others by other characteristics.

History & Background (Dossier)

Destroyers have been the backbones of navies since the days of wet navies. While battleships and cruisers hold the line, they are enormous investments of resources and can only ever be in one location at a time. Typically many destroyers can be purchased for the price of just one battleship or cruiser making them far more effective at patrol and related duties where coverage is more important than concentrated combat capability.

Selected Variant Types & Classes

Military Ship - Warship- Strike Destroyer:

1. Type DB class Strike Destroyer
   1. Badreapr class Strike Destroyer
   2. Curzon class Strike Destroyer
   3. Fenross class Strike Destroyer

Military Ship - Warship- Destroyer Leader:

1. Type DDL class Destroyer Leader
   1. Burke class Destroyer Leader
   2. Grimnismal class Patrol Leader
   3. TC14 Ralmu class Destroyer Leader
   4. Vuruna class Destroyer Leader

Military Ship - Warship- Destroyer Escort :

1. Type DE class Destroyer Escort
   1. Agrippa class Destroyer Escort
   2. Aurdesko class Destroyer Escort
   3. Chrysanthemum class Destroyer Escort
   4. Fer-de-Lance class Destroyer Escort
   5. Gable class Destroyer Escort
   6. Ipltsiedle class Destroyer Escort
   7. Isokaze class Destroyer Escort
   8. Lucifer class Destroyer Escort
   9. Moshulu class Destroyer Escort
   10. Mossip class Destroyer Escort
   11. Nederland class Destroyer Escort
   12. Shamshir class Destroyer Escort
   13. Snow class Destroyer Escort
   14. Type D47 class Destroyer Escort
   15. Type HDE class Destroyer Escort
   16. Tyrian Lordship class Destroyer Escort
   17. Velroi class Escort Destroyer
   18. Zdieench class Destroyer Escort
   19. Zhdits class Destroyer Escort
   20. Zhosibadle class Destroyer Escort

Military Ship - Warship- Heavy Destroyer:

1. Type DH class Heavy Destroyer
   1. Androct class Destroyer
   2. Clergy class Destroyer
   3. Crusader class Destroyer
   4. Decisive Action class Destroyer
   5. Faker class Fleet Escort
   6. Heng-O Type 24 class Destroyer
   7. Jerzhtsie class Destroyer
   8. Payback class Destroyer
   9. Rhinegold class Destroyer
   10. Spruance class Destroyer

Military Ship - Warship- Light Destroyer:

1. Type DL class Light Destroyer
   1. Black Adder class Destroyer
   2. Cadiz class Fast Destroyer
   3. Easter class Destroyer
   4. Elsyel class Light Destroyer
   5. Felid class Destroyer
   6. Fraydon class Destroyer
   7. Gazulin Guardian class Destroyer
   8. Herrick class Destroyer
   9. Hostel class Destroyer
   10. Kayatenga class Destroyer
   11. Leningrad class Destroyer
   12. Liberte class Destroyer
   13. Longbow class Destroyer
   14. McClaren class Destroyer
   15. Midu Agashaam class Destroyer
   16. Mont-DE class Destroyer Escort
   17. Orpheus class Destroyer
   18. Penedur class Destroyer
   19. Pulmigory class Destroyer
   20. Restrained class Destroyer
   21. Strider class Destroyer
   22. Striker class Destroyer
   23. Tyrian Lordship class Destroyer
   24. War Hound class Destroyer
   25. Xuesen class Destroyer
   26. Zhdiak class Light Destroyer

Military Ship - Warship- Medium Destroyer:

1. Type DM class Medium Destroyer
   1. Ancona class Destroyer
   2. Buigoon class Destroyer
   3. Coleridge class Destroyer
   4. Dezhdrle class Destroyer
   5. Enshbasi class Destroyer
   6. Formaine class Destroyer
   7. Fusilier class Destroyer
   8. Gormandoacy class Destroyer
   9. Hall class Destroyer
   10. Heng-O Type 22 class Destroyer
   11. Holdemar class Destroyer
   12. Hopper class Destroyer
   13. Jask class Destroyer
   14. Keawehei class Destroyer
   15. Kendal Craig class Destroyer
   16. Kurrigan class Destroyer
   17. McKenzie class Destroyer
   18. MolTol class Destroyer
   19. Oreo class Destroyer
   20. Pharos class Destroyer
   21. Rajiv class Destroyer
   22. Soaring Wing class Destroyer
   23. Torrel class Destroyer
   24. Type 052D Yulang III class Destroyer
   25. Xianghou class Destroyer
   26. Zhdrbaeliprietl class Destroyer

Military Ship - Warship- Superheavy Destroyer:

1. Type DS class Superheavy Destroyer
   1. Crockett class Destroyer
   2. Dulcinae class Destroyer
   3. Heng-O class Destroyer
   4. Mont-DD class Destroyer
   5. Rapier class Escort Destroyer

Military Ship - Warship- Very Light Destroyer:

1. Type DVL class Very Light Destroyer
   1. Auldwich class Light Destroyer
   2. Goblin class Destroyer
   3. Grom class Destroyer
   4. Heng-O class Small Escort
   5. KE12 Sarash class Destroyer
   6. Lomba class Light Destroyer
   7. Moisura class Destroyer
   8. Muavenet class Destroyer
   9. Nemesis class Destroyer
   10. Gearing class Destroyer
   11. Sampson class Destroyer
   12. Satvet class Destroyer
   13. Sha'a class Destroyer
   14. TC11 Falbin class Destroyer
   15. TC12 Ivorholm class Destroyer
   16. TC13 Falcon class Destroyer
   17. Tembo class Destroyer

Ship Summary List

Some of the most commonly used vessels in this role or these roles include:

13 Representative Destroyer (D) Classes

Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Accuser class Destroyer DD 9 800 1 1 Distant Fringe Ancona class Destroyer DM 12 6,000 3 3 Glenauran Signatorate No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Chariot class Dropship DS 8 20 0 1 Sath Alliance No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Fubuki class Destroyer DD 15 4,000 4 6 Third Imperium No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Nexus Gearing class Destroyer DVL 12 2,000 2 5 Distant Fringe No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Jask class Destroyer DM 11 5,000 2 5 Association Naval Command No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Penedur class Destroyer DL 12 4,000 2 6 Unity of Sed No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Suurian Might class Destroyer DD 12 800 3 6 Vilani Protectorate No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. DD-81366F2-100000-10001-0 Xuesen class Destroyer DL 11 3,300 2 6 Saldazar Security Squadron No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. No information yet available.

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6 Representative Light Destroyer (DL) Classes

Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Felid class Destroyer DL 10 3,300 1 3 Firstworlds No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Penedur class Destroyer DL 12 4,000 2 6 Unity of Sed No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Xuesen class Destroyer DL 11 3,300 2 6 Saldazar Security Squadron No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. No information yet available.

2 Representative Medium Destroyer (DM) Classes
Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Ancona class Destroyer DM 12 6,000 3 3 Glenauran Signatorate No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Jask class Destroyer DM 11 5,000 2 5 Association Naval Command No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD

1 Representative Superheavy Destroyer (DS) Classes
Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Chariot class Dropship DS 8 20 0 1 Sath Alliance No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD

1 Representative Very Light Destroyer (DVL) Classes
Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Nexus Gearing class Destroyer DVL 12 2,000 2 5 Distant Fringe No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD

2 Representative Missile Destroyer (CGM) Classes
Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Class Mission Code TL Tons Jump G Origin Canon Quick ship profile Harmal class Missile Cruiser CGM 10 22,000 1 1 Maujen Defense Bureau No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD Kwang class Missile Cruiser CGM 10 40,000 1 6 Varellan Empire No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. CBM-0DS61

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