Vancouver Escort Carrier

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The Vancouver is a class of light carrier designed in the late 2640's to address the UCM's glaring need for a more cost-effective launch platform than the more heavily-armed and armoured Seattle class. At a destroyer's tonnage, the Vancouver can be easily mass-produced and provide effective carrier support, at the cost of having weaker firepower than its competition. Though the Vancouver is still a relative rarity in the UCM's fleets, its numbers are steadily growing thanks to both demand for more, and due to the spoils of the Reconquest fueling more production.

Due to its relative lack of weaponry, the Vancouver is usually found in the center of UCM battle lines, providing fighter screens while it in turn is protected by more conventional warships. However, against enemy vessels with poor point defense, the Vancouver can menace them with its bomber compliment and close-action missile bays.