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==Overview==
The vessels were a unique configuration within the Imperium at the time and were quite large with even [[Emperor Class Battleship|Emperor]] and [[Gloriana Class Battleship|Gloriana]] Battleships being dwarfed by these massive vessels.{{Fn|2}} The ships were roughly shaped like a sword with three points sticking out from the vessel like a trident. These ships were more akin to floating cities then battleships and a noted appearance was a large open golden book present on its hull. The nature of these ships meant that many did not think it was capable of carrying fighters but these individuals were often surprisingly mistaken when the ship launched its compliment of fighters from its hanger bay.{{Fn|1a}} Their crews numbered a staggering 500,000.{{Fn|2}}
The Abyss class ships contained the first prototype plasma [[lance]], which was capable of destroying other ships in close combat. They were also capable of being equipped with [[Psionic mine|psionic charges]] which were able to be deployed in the [[Warp]] and disrupt the senses of a [[Navigator]].{{Fn|1b}}
