Pathfinder Interstellar Raft

undefined The Pathfinder Interstellar Raft is a battlecruiser-sized vessel known as one of the first FTL-capable ships developed by mankind in the Dropfleet Commander universe. These vessels were once the cornerstone of human exploration fleets, commanding dozens of smaller ships as they sought new worlds to colonise.

The Pathfinder was designed to be flexible and to accomodate whatever mission parameters were required. As a result, entire sections of the superstructure are capable of being swapped out for specialist modules. These were often as simple as extra storage compartments, but also included refineries, hangars, factories, and bio-domes to help seed new planets with life. After humanity broke from their alliance with the Shaltari tribes, the Pathfinder's available augments also included weapons to help fend off frequent alien raids.

Since the war against the Scourge began, the Pathfinder has found a new lease on life as a superheavy war vessel in the service of Resistance fleets across the galaxy, thanks in no small part due to its customisability. The Kalium Cabal still builds Pathfinders for its own fleets as well, though why they would sink so many resources into these fighting exploration vessels is a question that has vexed the UCM High Council.