Broadside-class missile corvette

The Broadside-class missile corvette was a model of specialized long-range attack cruiser utilized by the Astragon Navy.

Characteristics
Unlike the Raker-class missile frigate, the Broadside was 500 meters long and it used its 40 missile launchers in a much different way. While the Raker was loaded with concussion missiles, the Broadside was fitted with diamond boron missiles, which allowed it to take on massed groups of fighters with ease.

Other than the missile tubes and two tubolasers, the ship had no other defensive weapons, making it quite vulnerable to capital ships. It was also not very self-sufficient, lacking any hangar bay or passenger room.

The secret of its diamond boron missiles came from the fact that the missiles were easily capable of evading radar, and once in proximity to its target, the missile(s) deploy blast shields that can withstand starfighter firepower. The missile's also had a blast range of 50 meters, allowing it to easily eliminate many fighters with just a few missiles.