The Negotiator-class is a support vessel used to fill out the ranks of the Triumvirate Navy. It was designed to be a multirole warship, used both for patrol and heavy combat.
The Negotiator is 1,200 meters in length, and well armed for such a light ship. It carries 12 capital proton bolt cannons, and 12 capital ion lance cannons, enough firepower to tear apart vessels of similar tonnage in short order. Meanwhile, its point defenses consist of 20 ion beam turrets and 26 light proton bolt cannons.
This is a considerably lighter number than other vessels in the same category, and therefore it must rely on larger ships to protect it from enemy strike craft. That being said, it has thick armor and stronger than average energy shields, giving it a sturdy enough disposition for heavy combat. Of course, all of these weapons and armor add a lot of mass to the ship; the Negotiator has a maximum acceleration of 11.2 G’s, which is very slow for such a small craft.
A useful vessel for both offensive and defensive purposes, the Negotiator-class makes up a large portion of most Triumvirate fleets. It is a dedicated anti-capital vessel, boasting firepower that rivals some destroyers.