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[[Image:OberonClassBattleship.JPG|thumb|150px|right|Oberon Class Battleship]]
The '''Oberon Class Battleship ''' is a "jack of all trades". It is able to perform in all the roles of a battleship sized vessel, but excels in none. It was designed to be able to deal with any threat, and therefore not need to be escorted by a squadron of frigates. It lacks the swarming effect of the Emperor Class Battleship's attack craft, or the sheer amount of fire power that the [[Retribution Class Battleship|Retribution]] or Apocalypse Class Battleships can deliver. The Oberon can, however, deliver a combined attack of ordnance, [[lance]]s and [[weapons batteries]], that the others can't.<sup>1</sup>
The Oberon is rarely now used in major fleet engagements, the more specialised ships being preferred by many [[Imperium|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. Due to this, it can patrol large areas with only a small, or no escort, freeing those ships for other duties.<sup>1</sup>
Notable Oberon Class ships include:
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>:[http://www.specialist-games.com/battlefleetgothic/rulebook.asp To Clense the Stars]
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