Predator class.

After passing thru the jump point it takes another 12 hours before the shuttle arrives at Outpost 44. In the passenger section you idly listen to the flight crew as they approach the Empires sole station in Wild Space. Your interest picks up when you hear the flight crew confirm docking instructions for the Shadow Hawk.

You sit forward and peer thru the access hatch to the flight deck and the forward canopy beyond. As if sensing your interest one of the flight crew turns towards you and speaks.

"That's the Shadow Hawk there." he informs you, indicating one of the ships docked at the mammoth battle station.

You look in the direction he is indicating and get your first look at the Shadow Hawk.

You are awestruck as you look upon the sleek hull of the Empire's latest vessel, a Predator class Long Range Destroyer. With less than a dozen having been constructed you are somewhat surprised to find one deployed out in Wild Space. With speed and maneuverability comparable to the Enforcer and superior combat systems the Predator class is seen as the natural replacement to the Enforcer. The ships vast offensive array is also a weakness in the class, in that it is very easy to accidentally destroy a target you only meant to disable.