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The term '''Rapid Strike Vessel''' refers to the small, [[Escort]]-class ships used by the [[Space Marines]] to patrol their territory and escort their larger [[Battle Barge]]s and [[Strike Cruiser]]s. {{Fn|1}} The number and type of Rapid Strike Vessels varies from [[Chapter]] to Chapter, though some common designs include the [[Sword Frigate|Sword]] and [[Firestorm Frigate]]s and [[Cobra Destroyer]]s used by the [[Imperial Navy]].{{Fn|1}} It also includes designs specific to the Space Marines, such as [[Hunter Destroyer]]s, [[Gladius Frigate]]s and [[Nova Frigate]]s.{{Fn|1}}
Unlike "normal" Space Marine ships, Rapid Strike Vessels typically have no Space Marines aboard. Only a cadre of [[Techmarine]]s are on hand to support the [[serf]]s manning the craft.{{Fn|1}}
