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'''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 range from 1,000- to 3,000-[[ton]], with a general emphasis on maneuver rather than defense.
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Although the [[Imperial Navy]] sees '''destroyer'''-class vessels as [[Escort|escorts]], they are often pressed into service in other roles. '''Destroyers''' can thus be encountered operating solo or in squadrons. Missions include guardship, flag-showing, patrol and even strike against relatively soft targets. A '''destroyer''' is more than a match for any civilian vessel, but even squadrons should not take on major combatants.
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[[Destroyer|D-class Destroyer]]s are fast, maneuverable, long-endurance [[warship]]s intended to escort larger [[vessel]]s and defend them against smaller powerful short-range attackers.
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* They are normally the largest of the escort class ships whose primary mission is to provide protection to other vessels.
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* 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. Likewise, the terms [[frigate]] and [[destroyer escort]] have considerable semantic overlap as well.
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* The [[Supraclass]] designation is also known as [[Ship Mission]], [[Ship Mission Code]], Mission, or [[Ship Hull Designation]].  
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* It is a [[starship]] [[supraclass]].
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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''Destroyer''s are [[starship]]s designed for escort duty and limited independent operations. Destroyers are usually assigned to escort [[cruiser]]s and [[battleship]]s, but also accompany unarmed [[merchantmen]]. They typically range in size from 1,000 to 20,000 tons. 
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Their main duty is to defend the fleet against [[fighter]]s 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 [[Security Vessel|H-class vessel]]s.
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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-[[ton]]s or larger, with a general emphasis on maneuver rather than defense.
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=== Image Repository ===
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'''[[Destroyer Escort|Type DE Destroyer Escort]] ( = [[Frigate]]):'''
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# A top view of [[Chrysanthemum class Destroyer Escort]]. <br> [[File: Frigate-T5-Core-Rules-Pg-359 25-July-2018a.jpg]]
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# An [[Agrippa class Destroyer Escort|''Agrippa'' class Destroyer Escort]] on patrol in [[deep space]]. <br> [[File:Agrippa class Destroyer Escort.jpg|400px]]
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'''[[Very Light Destroyer|Type DVL Very Light Destroyer]]:'''
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# No image yet available.
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'''[[Light Destroyer|Type DL Light Destroyer]]:'''
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# A [[Midu Agashaam class Destroyer]] descending into the cloudy layer of an [[atmosphere]] near the edge of [[space]]. <br> [[File: Midu-Agashaam-PARTIAL-IMAGE-Fighting-Ships-Pg-16 05-Sept-2018a.jpg|400px]]
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'''[[Medium Destroyer|Type DD (Medium) Destroyer]]:'''
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# A [[Keawehei class Destroyer]] preparing to enter a [[nebula]]. <br> [[File: Keawehai=CT-RESIZE-M-Jackson 28-Oct-2019b.jpg|400px]]
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'''[[Strike Destroyer|Type DK Strike Destroyer]]:'''
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# No image yet available.
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'''[[Heavy Destroyer|Type DG Heavy Destroyer]]:'''
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# No image yet available.
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'''[[Destroyer Leader|Type DGC/DGL/DLC Destroyer Leader]] ( = [[Frigate|Heavy Frigate]] / [[Cruiser|Very Light - Light Cruiser]] ):'''
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# No image yet available.
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'''[[Superheavy Destroyer|Type DDB/CDB Superheavy Destroyer]]:'''
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# No image yet available.
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=== Escort Combatants (Secondary) - The Lightcraft Hierarchy ===
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A number of [[smallcraft]] and [[ACS]] combatants exist:
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{{:Referral-Tree-Lightcraft-Hierarchy}}
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=== Strategy & Doctrine (Operations) ===
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Although the [[Imperial Navy]] sees ''destroyer''-class vessels as [[Escort|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.
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==== Lightcraft Hierarchy ====
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# [[Smallcraft]] (F) or (U) ''(various)''
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# [[Close Escort]] (CE)
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# [[Corvette]] (E)
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# [[Escort]] (E)
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## [[Escort Frigate]] (EG)
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## [[Destroyer Escort]] (DE)
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# [[Destroyer]] (D/V)
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# [[Escort Cruiser]] (EC)
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## [[Cruiser|Detached Cruiser]] (ECC)
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### [[Colonial Cruiser]] (ECC)
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### [[Provincial Cruiser]] (ECC)
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## [[Destroyer Leader]] (DGL/DGC/DLC)
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## [[Frigate|Gunned Heavy Frigate]] (EGC/G_C)
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=== Supraclass Roles ===
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''Destroyer''s typically serve the following roles: <br>
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''[[Largecraft]] & [[Bigcraft]]:''
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="4"| D-class Destroyer Supraclass Archetypes
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|-
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! Archetype
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! Type Code
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|-
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| '''[[Destroyer Escort]]'''
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| (DE)
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|-
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| [[Destroyer]]
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| (D)
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|-
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|
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|-
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| [[Combat Destroyer]]
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| (DA)
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|-
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| [[Destroyer Leader]]
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| (DGL/DLC)
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|-
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| [[Escort Destroyer]]
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| (ED)
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|-
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| [[Fast Destroyer]]
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| (DF)
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|-
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| [[Fleet Destroyer]]
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| (DDN)
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|-
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| [[Heavy Destroyer]]  
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| (DH)
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|-
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| [[Light Destroyer]]
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| (DL)
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|-
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| [[Military Destroyer]]
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| (DDM)
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|-
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| [[Medium Destroyer]]
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| (DD)
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|-
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| [[Missile Destroyer]]
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| (DM)
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|-
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| [[Multi-role Destroyer]]
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| (DD)
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|-
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| [[Patrol Destroyer]]
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| (HDT)
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|-
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| [[Pursuit Destroyer]]
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| (HDT)
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|-
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| [[Strike Destroyer]]
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| (DK)
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|-
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| [[Superheavy Destroyer]]
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| (DS/DVH)
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|-
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| [[Very Light Destroyer]]
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| (DVL)
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|-
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|}
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==== Size-Class Roles for Lighter Vessels ====
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# [[Utility Craft]] (U) (1 to 99 [[ton]]s)
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# [[Escort]] (E) (100 to 2,499 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Corvette]] (E) (300 to 800 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Escort Frigate]] (EG) (500 to 2,000 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Destroyer Escort]] (DE) (500 to 2,000 [[ton]]s)
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# [[Frigate|Gun/Missile Frigate]] (G/GM) (500 to 2,000 [[ton]]s)
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# [[Destroyer]] (D) (1,000 to 19,999 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Escort Destroyer]] (ED) (1000 to 2,499 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Very Light Destroyer]] (DVL) (1000 to 2,499 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Light Destroyer]] (DL) (2,500 to 4,999 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Medium Destroyer]] (DD) (5,000 to 7,499 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Heavy Destroyer]] (DG/DA) (7,500 to 9,999 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Superheavy Destroyer]] ''<small>("Superdestroyer")</small>'' (DB) (10,000 to 19,999 [[ton]]s)
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## [[Destroyer Leader]] (DG[C/F/L])/DB[C/F/L]) (7,500 to 19,999 [[ton]]s)
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# [[Fleet Escort]] (Various) (2,500 or larger [[ton]]s)
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## [[Fleet Destroyer]] (D_N/DD_N) (3,000 or larger [[ton]]s)
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## [[Fleet Escort]] (EFN/EGN) (5,000 or larger [[ton]]s)
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# [[Subcapital Ship]]-''<small>(Large)</small>'' (Various) (20,000 or larger [[ton]]s)
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# [[Capital Ship]] (Various) (100,000 or larger [[ton]]s)
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==== Military Subcraft ====
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Military [[subcraft]] (...both [[smallcraft]] and [[bigcraft]]) are carried by some of these [[vessel]]s:
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# [[Battle Rider]] (BR)
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# [[Combat Barge]] (WBG)
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# [[Combat Transport Smallcraft]] (UI)
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# [[Fighter]]s (F)
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# [[Militarized Utility Craft]] (UQ)
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=== Supraclass Archetypal Roles ===
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These vessels typically serve the following archetypal roles:
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="4"| D-class Destroyer Supraclass Archetypes
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|-
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! Archetype
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! Type Code
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! Exemplar
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! Remarks
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|-
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| [[Destroyer]]
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| '''D''' (Namesake)
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| [[Elsyel class Light Destroyer]]
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| 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.
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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|-
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| '''[[Destroyer Escort]]'''
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| '''DE''' (Namesake)
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| [[Fer-de-Lance class Destroyer Escort]]
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| ''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 cannot defeat an enemy, they can slow them down and occupy them long enough for the convoy to attempt an escape. ''Destroyer Escorts'' do not properly belong to the ''Destroyer-class'' but are more appropriately classed as ''[[Escort]]s'' or ''[[Frigate]]s'', despite the name.  An example is the [[Chrysanthenum class Destroyer Escort]]. [[Destroyer Escort]]s are also known as [[Escort Frigate]]s by some worlds and polities. <br>
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* ''[[Destroyer Escort]]s'' (DE) should not be confused with ''"[[Escort Destroyer]]s"'' (ED), which are the first type of Destroyer-''proper'' capable of accompanying a regular Imperial fleet as ''Fleet Destroyers'' while still retaining multi-mission capabilities independent of fleet duties. Like Destroyer Escorts, Escort Destroyers are also used for convoy protection, orbital patrols, police operations, garrison duties, and even limited strike missions. <br>
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(100 to 2,499 tons)
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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* E = Escort
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! 
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|-
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| [[Very Light Destroyer]]
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| DVL
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| [[Lomba class Light Destroyer]]
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| Light Escort Destroyer. (1,000 to 2,499 tons)
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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* VL = Very Light
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| [[Light Destroyer]]
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| DL
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| [[Zhdiak class Light Destroyer]]
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| Escort/Fleet Destroyer. Light destroyers are lower tonnage battle platforms (2,500 to 4,999 tons) carrying armament capable of threatening logistics secondary combatant elements. Their flexibility and numbers are an asset to fleet admirals.
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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* L = Light
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|-
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| [[Medium Destroyer]]
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| DD
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| [[Gormandoacy class Destroyer]]
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| Escort/Fleet Destroyer. (5,000 to 7,499 tons)
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* D = Destroyer
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* D = Defender
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| [[Strike Destroyer]]
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| DK
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| [[Curzon class Destroyer]]
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| 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.
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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* K = Strike
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* A = Attack
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* B = Battle, Combat, Strike, [[etc.]]
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|-
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| [[Destroyer Leader]]
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| DGL/DGC/DLC
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| [[Vuruna class Destroyer Leader]]
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| Destroyer Leaders (DL) fill a role between that of a destroyer and that of a cruiser.  Their primary function is that of flotilla leader for a group of destroyers and may be referred to as such.  Also Known as a ''(Heavy) Gun Frigate'' or a ''[[Cruiser|Very Light]]'' or ''[[Escort Cruiser]]''.
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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* G = (Up-)Gunned/Frigate
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* C = Command/Cruiser
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* B = Large
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* L = Leader
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| [[Heavy Destroyer]]
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| DH
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| [[Jerzhtsie class Destroyer]]
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| TBD. (7,500 to 9,999 tons)
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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* B = Large
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* H = Heavy
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| [[Superheavy Destroyer]]
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| DS
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| [[Rapier class Escort Destroyer]]
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| None. (10,000 to 19,999 tons)
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* D = Destroyer/Defender
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* B = Large
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* S = Superheavy
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!colspan="4"| ''NOTES:'' There is semantic overlap between many of the classes and codes. Some codes organize by mission or capability, others by size and [[ton]]nage, and yet others by other characteristics.
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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''Destroyer''s have been the backbones of navies since the days of wet navies. While [[battleship]]s and [[cruiser]]s hold the line, they are enormous investments of [[resource]]s 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. 
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=== Selected Variant Types & Classes ===
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-DB-Strike-Destroyer}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-DDL-Destroyer-Leader}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-DE-Destroyer-Escort}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-DS-Superheavy-Destroyer}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Type-DVL-Very-Light-Destroyer}}
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=== Ship Summary List ===
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Some of the most commonly used [[vessel]]s in this role or these roles include:
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{{Ship summary list|name= Destroyer Escort |tdes= DE}}
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{{Ship summary list|name= Heavy Destroyer |tdes= DH}}
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{{Ship summary list|name= Light Destroyer |tdes= DL}}
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{{Ship summary list|name= Medium Destroyer |tdes= DM}}
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{{Ship summary list|name= Superheavy Destroyer |tdes= DS}}
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{{Ship summary list|name= Very Light Destroyer |tdes= DVL}}
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{{Ship summary list|name= Missile Destroyer |tdes= CGM }}
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
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{{Sources
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| This article is an amalgamation of many different materials published since 1977.
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Imperium |page= TBD}} (Game)
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships|page=34-36|version=Classic Traveller}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships of the Shattered Imperium |page= 54-64}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Challenge 25 |page= TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships|page=14-15|version=Traveller D20}}
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| Compiler: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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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. Likewise, the terms frigate and destroyer escort have considerable semantic overlap as well.
  • The Supraclass designation is also known as Ship Mission, Ship Mission Code, Mission, or Ship Hull Designation.
  • It is a starship supraclass.
Technical Data.jpg


Description (Specifications)[edit]

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[edit]

Type DE Destroyer Escort ( = Frigate):

  1. A top view of Chrysanthemum class Destroyer Escort.
    Frigate-T5-Core-Rules-Pg-359 25-July-2018a.jpg
  1. An Agrippa class Destroyer Escort on patrol in deep space.
    Agrippa class Destroyer Escort.jpg

Type DVL Very Light Destroyer:

  1. No image yet available.

Type DL Light Destroyer:

  1. A Midu Agashaam class Destroyer descending into the cloudy layer of an atmosphere near the edge of space.
    Midu-Agashaam-PARTIAL-IMAGE-Fighting-Ships-Pg-16 05-Sept-2018a.jpg

Type DD (Medium) Destroyer:

  1. A Keawehei class Destroyer preparing to enter a nebula.
    Keawehai=CT-RESIZE-M-Jackson 28-Oct-2019b.jpg

Type DK Strike Destroyer:

  1. No image yet available.

Type DG Heavy Destroyer:

  1. No image yet available.

Type DGC/DGL/DLC Destroyer Leader ( = Heavy Frigate / Very Light - Light Cruiser ):

  1. No image yet available.

Type DDB/CDB Superheavy Destroyer:

  1. No image yet available.

Escort Combatants (Secondary) - The Lightcraft Hierarchy[edit]

A number of smallcraft and ACS combatants exist:
Smallcraft (F or U) (0 - 99 tons) (* System craft / non-Jump *)

  1. Fighter: Interceptor / Picket (FD / FE / FP / FR) (10 - 50 tons)
  2. Gunboat / Torpedo Boat (GB / MB / DB / EB) (40 - 99 tons)
  3. Cutter (sC/qC) (45+ tons)
  4. Light Sloop (ESL) (50 - 99 tons)

Bigcraft (W or Other) (100 tons or larger) (* System vessel / non-Jump *)

  1. Escort Vessel (ES/ESV):
    1. Sloop-of-War (ESB/ESG) (100 - 600 tons)
    2. Gun-Brig (EB/EBG) (400 - 1000 tons)
  2. Defense Boat (DB/SDB) (100 - 1,000 tons)
  3. System Defense Vessel (DV/SDV) (1,000 - 2,499 tons or larger)
    1. Defense Frigate (DG) (800 - 1,200 tons)
    2. Escort Defense Cruiser (EDC) (1,000 - 2,000 tons)

Largecraft (100 tons or larger) (* Jump-capable *)

  1. Escort (E):
    1. Jump-Sloop (ESJ) (100 - 600 tons)
    2. Close Escort (EC/CE) (300 - 600 tons)
    3. Corvette (E/EG) (300 - 800 tons)
  2. Frigate (G):
    1. Destroyer Escort (DE) (400 - 1,000 tons)
    2. Escort Frigate (EG) (500 - 1,200 tons)
    3. Gunned Frigate (G) (500 - 1,200 tons)
  3. Destroyer (D):
    1. Escort Destroyer (ED) (1,000 - 2,499 tons or larger)
  4. Escort Cruiser (EC):
    1. Detached Cruiser (CC) (1,000 - 2,499 tons or larger)
      1. Colonial Cruiser (CC) (1,000 - 2,499 tons or larger)
      2. Provincial Cruiser (CC) (1,000 - 2,499 tons or larger)
    2. Destroyer Leader (DGL/DGC/DLC) (1,000 - 2,499 tons or larger)
    3. Heavy Gun-Frigate (EGC/GFC) (1,000 - 2,499 tons)


Traditionally, the historical vessels from which the names of the modern examples above are taken increased in size along the progression below.
»» For more detailed background information, please see: Origins of Vessel Naming Nomenclature.
  • Gunboat »» Sloop (Single-mast) »» Sloop-of-War (Brig-Sloop (2-mast) »» Ship-Sloop (3-mast)) »» Corvette »» Escort/Patrol Frigate (Destroyer Escort) »» Destroyer (Escort Destroyer / Fleet Destroyer) »» (Destroyer Leader <> Heavy Gun Frigate) »» Cruiser »» (Heavy) Gun Cruiser


Strategy & Doctrine (Operations)[edit]

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[edit]

  1. Smallcraft (F) or (U) (various)
  2. Close Escort (CE)
  3. Corvette (E)
  4. Escort (E)
    1. Escort Frigate (EG)
    2. Destroyer Escort (DE)
  5. Destroyer (D/V)
  6. Escort Cruiser (EC)
    1. Detached Cruiser (ECC)
      1. Colonial Cruiser (ECC)
      2. Provincial Cruiser (ECC)
    2. Destroyer Leader (DGL/DGC/DLC)
    3. Gunned Heavy Frigate (EGC/G_C)

Supraclass Roles[edit]

Destroyers typically serve the following roles:
Largecraft & Bigcraft:

D-class Destroyer Supraclass Archetypes
Archetype Type Code
Destroyer Escort (DE)
Destroyer (D)
Combat Destroyer (DA)
Destroyer Leader (DGL/DLC)
Escort Destroyer (ED)
Fast Destroyer (DF)
Fleet Destroyer (DDN)
Heavy Destroyer (DH)
Light Destroyer (DL)
Military Destroyer (DDM)
Medium Destroyer (DD)
Missile Destroyer (DM)
Multi-role Destroyer (DD)
Patrol Destroyer (HDT)
Pursuit Destroyer (HDT)
Strike Destroyer (DK)
Superheavy Destroyer (DS/DVH)
Very Light Destroyer (DVL)

Size-Class Roles for Lighter Vessels[edit]

  1. Utility Craft (U) (1 to 99 tons)
  2. Escort (E) (100 to 2,499 tons)
    1. Corvette (E) (300 to 800 tons)
    2. Escort Frigate (EG) (500 to 2,000 tons)
    3. Destroyer Escort (DE) (500 to 2,000 tons)
  3. Gun/Missile Frigate (G/GM) (500 to 2,000 tons)
  4. Destroyer (D) (1,000 to 19,999 tons)
    1. Escort Destroyer (ED) (1000 to 2,499 tons)
    2. Very Light Destroyer (DVL) (1000 to 2,499 tons)
    3. Light Destroyer (DL) (2,500 to 4,999 tons)
    4. Medium Destroyer (DD) (5,000 to 7,499 tons)
    5. Heavy Destroyer (DG/DA) (7,500 to 9,999 tons)
    6. Superheavy Destroyer ("Superdestroyer") (DB) (10,000 to 19,999 tons)
    7. Destroyer Leader (DG[C/F/L])/DB[C/F/L]) (7,500 to 19,999 tons)
  5. Fleet Escort (Various) (2,500 or larger tons)
    1. Fleet Destroyer (D_N/DD_N) (3,000 or larger tons)
    2. Fleet Escort (EFN/EGN) (5,000 or larger tons)
  6. Subcapital Ship-(Large) (Various) (20,000 or larger tons)
  7. Capital Ship (Various) (100,000 or larger tons)

Military Subcraft[edit]

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[edit]

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/Defender
Destroyer Escort DE (Namesake) 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 cannot defeat an enemy, they can slow them down and occupy them long enough for the convoy to attempt an escape. Destroyer Escorts do not properly belong to the Destroyer-class but are more appropriately classed as Escorts or Frigates, despite the name. An example is the Chrysanthenum class Destroyer Escort. Destroyer Escorts are also known as Escort Frigates by some worlds and polities.
  • Destroyer Escorts (DE) should not be confused with "Escort Destroyers" (ED), which are the first type of Destroyer-proper capable of accompanying a regular Imperial fleet as Fleet Destroyers while still retaining multi-mission capabilities independent of fleet duties. Like Destroyer Escorts, Escort Destroyers are also used for convoy protection, orbital patrols, police operations, garrison duties, and even limited strike missions.

(100 to 2,499 tons)

  • D = Destroyer/Defender
  • E = Escort
Very Light Destroyer DVL Lomba class Light Destroyer Light Escort Destroyer. (1,000 to 2,499 tons)
  • D = Destroyer/Defender
  • VL = Very Light
Light Destroyer DL Zhdiak class Light Destroyer Escort/Fleet Destroyer. Light destroyers are lower tonnage battle platforms (2,500 to 4,999 tons) carrying armament capable of threatening logistics secondary combatant elements. Their flexibility and numbers are an asset to fleet admirals.
  • D = Destroyer/Defender
  • L = Light
Medium Destroyer DD Gormandoacy class Destroyer Escort/Fleet Destroyer. (5,000 to 7,499 tons)
  • D = Destroyer
  • D = Defender
Strike Destroyer DK 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/Defender
  • K = Strike
  • A = Attack
  • B = Battle, Combat, Strike, etc.
Destroyer Leader DGL/DGC/DLC Vuruna class Destroyer Leader Destroyer Leaders (DL) fill a role between that of a destroyer and that of a cruiser. Their primary function is that of flotilla leader for a group of destroyers and may be referred to as such. Also Known as a (Heavy) Gun Frigate or a Very Light or Escort Cruiser.
  • D = Destroyer/Defender
  • G = (Up-)Gunned/Frigate
  • C = Command/Cruiser
  • B = Large
  • L = Leader
Heavy Destroyer DH Jerzhtsie class Destroyer TBD. (7,500 to 9,999 tons)
  • D = Destroyer/Defender
  • B = Large
  • H = Heavy
Superheavy Destroyer DS Rapier class Escort Destroyer None. (10,000 to 19,999 tons)
  • D = Destroyer/Defender
  • B = Large
  • S = Superheavy
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)[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

20 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
Agrippa class Destroyer Escort DE 11 1,000 2 6 Terran Confederation Yes. Published, canon starship design. DE-KS62
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
Dulcinae class Destroyer DS 11 10,000 1 1 Confederacy of Duncinae No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD
Dulcinae class Destroyer DS 11 10,000 1 1 Confederacy of Duncinae 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
Holdemar class Destroyer DM 12 5,000 3 6 Tenjada Moralitate 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
Liberte class Destroyer DL 14 3,400 4 4 Strend Cluster No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. DD-03L44
Penedur class Destroyer DL 12 4,000 2 6 Unity of Sed No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD
Sha'a class Destroyer DVL 11 1,000 2 6 Sath Alliance 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
War Hound class Destroyer DL 12 3,000 2 6 Sudi Verisian Navy No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. No information yet available.
Xuesen class Destroyer DL 11 3,300 2 6 Saldazar Security Squadron No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. No information yet available.


0 Representative Strike Destroyer (DB) Classes
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0 Representative Destroyer Leader (DDL) Classes
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1 Representative Destroyer Escort (DE) 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
Agrippa class Destroyer Escort DE 11 1,000 2 6 Terran Confederation Yes. Published, canon starship design. DE-KS62


0 Representative Heavy Destroyer (DH) Classes
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8 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
Liberte class Destroyer DL 14 3,400 4 4 Strend Cluster No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. DD-03L44
Penedur class Destroyer DL 12 4,000 2 6 Unity of Sed No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD
War Hound class Destroyer DL 12 3,000 2 6 Sudi Verisian Navy No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. No information yet available.
Xuesen class Destroyer DL 11 3,300 2 6 Saldazar Security Squadron No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. No information yet available.


3 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
Holdemar class Destroyer DM 12 5,000 3 6 Tenjada Moralitate 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


3 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
Dulcinae class Destroyer DS 11 10,000 1 1 Confederacy of Duncinae No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD
Dulcinae class Destroyer DS 11 10,000 1 1 Confederacy of Duncinae No. Unpublished, non-canon fan design. TBD


2 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
Sha'a class Destroyer DVL 11 1,000 2 6 Sath Alliance 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


Library Data Referral Tree[edit]

Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: (Click "Expand" to reveal)

Starship:

  • Speed of Travel
    • NAFAL (STL) - (Not As Fast As Light) / (Slower Than Light)
    • Light Speed (c)
    • FTL - (Faster Than Light) - "Superluminal"
    » Imperial Standard Astronomical Unit
    » Solomani Parsec
    » Vilani Parsec ("Deshi")
    » Imperial Standard Parsec


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