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[[Image:DefenderCruiser.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Defender Class Cruiser{{Fn|1}}]]
The '''Defender Class Escort Cruiser''' is a class of [[Light Cruiser]] used by the [[Imperial Navy]]. Popular as convoy flagships, these ships are ideal at fighting off [[pirate]] and [[Ork]] raiders attempting to capture [[Merchant Fleet]]s.{{Fn|1}}
==Overview==
Popular as convoy flagships, these ships are ideal at fighting off [[pirate]] and [[Ork]] raiders attempting to capture [[Merchant Fleet]]s.{{Fn|1}} The ''Defender'' is armed with a variety of weapons, including broadside [[weapons batteries]], prow-mounted [[lance]] and three dorsal fleet defense defence turrets.{{Fn|1}} Some ''Defender''s are fitted with prow torpedoes [[torpedo]]es instead of lances.{{Fn|1}}
==Notable Ships==
