The battleship is the best-protected capital ship of all. It is well suited for absorbing attacks that would otherwise be directed at more fragile targets, and for mopping up bombers and fighters.

Battleships' offensive capabilities are nothing to scoff at, but in relative terms, their direct firepower is the weakest of the three offensive capital ship classes.

Battleships can be equipped with a significant amount of armor and shields. In combination with their countless battery mounts, they are the only capital ship that can hold its own against a large bomber fleet.

See also: * Ships