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Vanguard Cruisers are normally refitted [[Strike Cruiser]]s rather than purpose-built. They have improved thrusters and defensive turrets, but this comes at the expense of weaker offensive weaponry so Vanguards are less capable in a planetary assault role. As a result, Vanguards are used as scouting vessels operating independently or as heavy escorts as part of a large Space Marine fleet. Not all Space Marine [[Chapters]] utilise or designate theri their vessels this way, and those that do are more commonly entirely [[Fleet-Based]] Chapters who have need of such vessels, often operating beyond the Imperium's borders and without any assistance from the [[Imperial Navy]].{{Fn|2}}