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[[Image:SwordFrigate.jpg|thumb|right|300px|An [[Imperial]] [[Sword Class Frigate]] ]]
'''Escorts''' are a classification of combat space vessel. Escorts are the smallest craft in use but come in the largest numbers, providing support in defence of larger ships.The most common duties of Escort-class vessels are patrol, reconnaissance, convoy protection, and picketing. In combat Escorts have a short life expediency.{{Fn|6}}
==Types==
===Imperial===
Imperial Escort-class ships are generally 1-2km in length.{{Fn|6}}
====Imperial Navy====
*[[Sword Class Frigate]]
**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 160
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Rogue Trader: Battlefleet Koronus]], pg. 27
*{{Endn|6}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Three]] pg.15
[[Category:Escorts| ]]
[[Category:Naval Vessels| ]]
