Frigates are the smallest vessels rated for deep space military operations. They’re typically deployed for patrol, scouting, and commerce escort missions when heavier vessels aren’t available. When dragged into fleet actions, they’re usually used in small squadrons as screening units, or if unlucky, for flanking maneuvers.

The Patrol Frigate class is, as its name implies, used primarily for patrol missions. These vessels have an unusually large cargo bay in the forward section for storing consumables, repair components, and additional ammunition for the railguns, giving them exceptional mission endurance for long patrols. Unsurprisingly these vessels are not very popular with their crews.