The Freedom-class Destroyer makes up the bulk of the ISP’s fleet. Found in both pirate hunter groups and defensive war fleets, the Freedom is primarily used to support more powerful warships in battle.
At 1,800 meters, these ships are among the smallest direct combat ships in the ISP’s arsenal. Each one is armed with 40 quad railguns for close combat, and two torpedo tubes thst allow the destroyer to provide supporting fire for larger capital ships. The ship is capable of accelerating at a rate of 6 G’s, and has exceptional maneuverability, allowing it to kite more powerful vessels with near impunity.
Lacking heavy armor and shields, the Freedom-class must rely on heavier combatants to absorb the brunt of enemy fire in battle. However, their point defenses are fairly heavy, equipped with 34 rotary cannons and 22 anti-starfighter railguns firing WASP shells. This gives them excellent screening capabilities, improving both their survivability and their performance as escorts.