They, along with the [[Gloriana Class Battleship]]s and [[Tiamat Class Destroyer]]s, were relics of forgotten technologies, and lost inspirations of grandeur, that far surpassed more modern warship designs in potency, and were capable of accurately engaging a foe at such great ranges that their opponents could not easily reply.{{Fn|1a}} The [[Emperor]] had somehow gained possession of a number of these warships and as the [[Great Crusade]] began, he gave a small number to most of the [[Space Marine Legions]]. The [[First Legion]], however, was given a Fleet of these warships, due the honor honour they had earned themselves in the [[Unification Wars]].{{Fn|1b}}