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[[Image:EndeavourClassLightCruiser.JPG|thumb|150px|right|Endeavour Class Light Cruiser]]
The '''Endeavour Class Light Cruiser''' lacks the speed of the [[Dauntless Class Light Cruiser]], and is therefore unsuitable to the anti-piracy role. It is therefore used as a convoy flagship, or heavy [[escort]] for a large capital ship. To counter the vulnerability of being as slow as a larger capital ship, the ''Endeavour '' has a much better turret array than a ''Dauntless '' Class, however, the power to upgrade the shields to the same level could not be found. Two variants of the ''Endeavour '' class exist, the [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser]] and the [[Defiant Class Light Cruiser]].{{Fn|1}}
The large [[weapons batteries]] of the ''Endeavour '' class mean it can hold its own in a fleet engagement, usually equaling the fire-power of a full size [[cruiser]]. These batteries have only a short range, equaling that of the shortest cruiser battery ranges, this is sufficient however for the Endeavour's role as a heavy escort. It also has a small [[torpedo]] compliment, but these are more of a distraction, rather than a serious threat to a capital ship; escorts however would do well to avoid them.{{Fn|1}}
== Notable Endeavour Class Vessels ==