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From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
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information added, based on the BFG:A book Pg.13.
The ''Oberon'' was designed to be able to deal with any threat, and therefore does not need to be escorted by a squadron of [[frigate]]s. It lacks the swarming effect of the [[Emperor Class Battleship]]'s [[attack craft]], or the sheer amount of firepower that the [[Retribution Class Battleship|Retribution]] or [[Apocalypse Class Battleship]]s can deliver. The ''Oberon'' can, however, deliver a combined attack of ordnance, [[lance]]s and [[weapons batteries]], that the others cannot.{{Fn|1}}
The ''Oberon'' is now rarely used in major fleet engagements, the more specialised ships being preferred by many [[Imperial]] [[Admiral]]s. It is used instead for patrolling dangerous areas, where its ability to multi-task comes into its own. It can be a base for patrolling squadrons of attack craft, then taking the fight directly to the encountered enemy. It's also equipped with a superior long range sensor probe which allows it to detect and analyze threat long before being detected by enemy, granting it a significant tactical advantage in such circumstances. Due to this, it can patrol large areas with only a small, or no escort, freeing those ships for other duties.{{Fn|1}}
The armament of the ''Oberon'' is greatly varied, having [[lances]], [[weapons batteries]] and its waves of [[attack craft]]. The ship's array of weapons batteries is enough to be able to cause damage at long range, and with the aid of the lances, could probably cripple a [[cruiser]]-sized ship in short order. The attack craft meanwhile could either close in for the kill, protect the Oberon itself, or engage other targets.{{Fn|1}}
