Assault frigate

An assault frigate is brimming with (rather) conventional weapons. It is capable of taking down numerous enemies on its own, yet because it is a rather large target it takes damage very, very quickly as well. However, they are also capable of taking a lot of damage by virtue of their high HP. Capital ships don't serve particularly well in dogfight battles, and this serves as a bridge between the smaller, swarming craft and larger warpships. They generally form the first wall in any fleet.