Phoenix Vanguard (ship)

When the Teladi Company commissioned a redesign of the Phoenix destroyer, their goal wasn't to create an all-conquering super weapon. Instead, their focus was to build a robust capital ship able to withstand the rigours of battle long enough for reinforcements to arrive.

In this regard, commanders concede that, as a defensive platform, the designers succeeded. The Phoenix is built on a steadfast chassis. The designers are said to be particularly proud of an intelligently dispersed engine placement, where the previous model's cluster resembled an enticing invitation for torpedo targeting.

The Vanguard model marginally negates the Phoenix's lack of speed and agility.