Post by Meteo Ascension on Aug 10, 2023 20:00:44 GMT -7
Frigate Leaders are specially designed to act
as a small unit command vessel, allowing unit vessels
to concentrate on a specific combat target or objective.
Frigate Leaders command 2 to 4 other frigate or destroyer
classed vessels during combat, and act as a sector
liaison between front line patrols and fleet command
vessels. Frigate Leaders are often more heavily armed
that standard variants of the same class, and are able to
operate with impunity during combat.
Nearly all Frigate Leader classified vessels
are modified versions of standard frigate designs,
indistinguishable from others of the class to the casual
observer. Troop compliments, weapon ordinance and
various onboard systems are often different enough
to warrant a new vessel type classification for Frigate
Leaders, despite their nearly identical outward appearance
to other frigate class vessels. This has given the Klingons
a distinct advantage, with enemy vessels forced to
assume that one vessel at least is a Frigate Leader, until
more information is discovered.
Although used most often with other frigates,
Frigate Leaders are known to also command destroyer
and cruiser units, further making identification difficult.
Despite their ability to free up Command Cruisers and
Dreadnought, Frigate Leaders are not designed for a
full command and control mission profile. Despite their
limitations, and higher initial cost, Frigate Leaders are
effective sub-command vessels, and can easily extend
field forces effectiveness.