Bastion Class Commerce Vessel

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Bastion Class Commerce Vessel^[3]

Bastion Class Commerce Vessels are smaller vessel of the fleets of the Leagues of Votann.^[2] They are nonetheless large, well-armed, and capable compared to the fleets of other races.^[1][2]

Overview

As part of the Prospect known by outsiders as the Demiurg, they are often seen alone or fighting with T'au forces, although some Imperial commanders have been known to make use of their mercenary-like services. They are most commonly seen on the eastern rim, though this is still a very rare sight. The Bastion class seems to be more outfitted for asteroid mining rather than processing, so it is likely that there is a trade of goods from one vessel to another though this has never been seen in action. They are heavily automated, which allows for little organic crew.^[1]

Some Rogue Traders tell that a Bastion class is home to a 'brotherhood' while a Stronghold is home to two or three brotherhoods. What the relationship between groups is is unknown. Often however two or three Bastions will group together to protect a Stronghold.^[1]

They have impressive lances, cutting beam, and weapons batteries, especially when up close, and also have the ability to launch mining probes and attack craft at short range. It also uses a scoop to collect stellar gasses which it projects through the core of the ship for propulsion and for energy to power the cutting beam it uses to open asteroids or enemy ships.^[1]

Images

A Demiurg Bastion Class Commerce Vessel^[1]

Notes

The Bastion Class Commerce Vessel was originally classified as a Demiurg vessel, but was later retconned (along with the Demiurg themselves) as belonging to the Leagues of Votann.^[2]

Sources

• 1: Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Book), pg. 111
• 2: Codex: Leagues of Votann (9th Edition), pg. 13
• 3: Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2