The Order-class is the primary warship of the Collective Navy, and the core of their patrol groups. Each one leads a flotilla of escort vessels throughout the galaxy, assisting those in need and hunting the enemies of the Collective.
At 8.5 kilometers in length, the Order-class dwarfs most other capital ships. Though it lacks heavy weaponry, this carrier has room inside to house a good sized army, containing tens of thousands of ground troops, as well as thousands of vehicles. Its hangars can store up to 1,000 starfighters, and another 300 dropships. While the dropships are used for the transport of ground troops, the starfighters are used for defensive purposes. In addition to its fighters, the Order-class uses 250 photon interceptor turrets and 400 electron turrets to further defend the carrier group against missile and fighter assault.
Unlike conventional carrier groups, which use the carrier as long range offensive punch while their escorting vessels handle defensive duties, Collective carriers use their fighters to handle defense of the entire group, while the warships under their protection concentrate on destroying enemy vessels.
With an acceleration of 5 G’s, the Order-class is a very slow starship, easily outmaneuvered by smaller vessels. Its slow speed requires faster, more maneuverable ships to protect it from anti-capital fire. However, its heavy armor helps keep it functional in pitched battles; it is covered in nearly a meter of armor, and has powerful conversion shields to protect it from incoming fire.
This massive capital ship serves as the beating heart of the Collective Navy, leading battlegroups through the most dangerous parts of the galaxy in search of wrongs to right.