Units Chart

From Beyond Protocol

Hull Class Acronyms

Small Vehicle	SV	(a.k.a. ATV, Quad, or Buggy)
Tank	TA
Light Fighter	LF
Medium Fighter	MF
Heavy Fighter	HF
Utility	UT
Escort	ES
Corvette	CV
Frigate	FR
Destroyer	DE
Cruiser	CR
Submarine	SUB
Battle Cruiser	BC
Battleship	BS
Space Station	SS

Facility	FA	(Since some Facilities are located in space, the term "Structure" is commonly used to specify a non-turret Facility located on the surface)
Ground Turret	GT
Space Turret	ST
Orbital Mining Platform	OMP

Fighter (LF, MF, HF)

Strong Vs	Fighters, Lone targets
Weak Vs	Fighters, Point Defense Weapons, Area of Effect Weapons
Cost	Low
Production Time	Low
Speed	Fast
Maneuverability	Fast
Non - Combat	Scout
Notes	Fighters are the least expensive space-capable units in the game. They're divided into three hull classes: Light Fighters, Medium Fighters, and Heavy Fighters. All fighters have a unique ability in that they have a small chance of destroying individual components in ships and Facilities. Typically fighters must be used en-mass.

Escort (ES)

Strong Vs	Fighters, Frigates
Weak Vs	Destroyers, Cruisers, Battlecruisers, Battleships
Cost	Low
Production Time	Low
Speed	Fast
Maneuverability	Medium
Non - Combat	Early resource transport
Notes	For a starter fleet these are a wise choice. They are cheaper both in time and resources to build compared to Corvettes. Additonally, they have a longer life span then fighters.

Corvette (CV)

Strong Vs	Colonies
Weak Vs	Cruisers, Battlecruisers, Battleships
Cost	Medium
Production Time	Medium
Speed	Average
Maneuverability	Medium
Non - Combat	Early resource transport, Light carrier
Notes	What they lack in speed they make up for in firepower capability. These will be the backbone of your fleet in terms of planet-side raiding.

Frigate (FR)

Strong Vs	Colonies
Weak Vs	Escorts, Cruisers, Battlecruisers, Battleships
Cost	Medium
Production Time	Medium
Speed	Average
Maneuverability	Medium
Non - Combat	Intra-system resource transport
Notes	The only ship that can bombard colonies using either Bombs or Beams. Death from above never held so true. Just ensure you have back up.

Destroyer (DE)

Strong Vs	Escorts
Weak Vs	Battlecruisers, Battleships
Cost	Medium
Production Time	High
Speed	Average
Maneuverability	Low
Non - Combat	Intra-system resource transport, Light Carrier
Notes	Destroyers are the first completely non atmospheric additions to your fleet. They are also the first ship recommended for sniper style weapon usage.

Cruiser (CR)

Strong Vs	Escorts, Corvettes, Frigates,
Weak Vs	Battlecruisers, Battleships
Cost	High
Production Time	High
Speed	Average
Maneuverability	Low
Non - Combat	Intra-system or interstellar resource transport, Carrier
Notes	While Destroyers start out being the backbone of your space only fleets, the Cruiser will be your choice for the long haul. This is also the first class of ship that you can start to make a good carrier fleet out of. Class may also be used to create Medium Sniper Weapons.

BattleCruiser (BC)

Strong Vs	Escorts, Corvettes, Frigates, Destroyers, Cruisers
Weak Vs	Fighters
Cost	High
Production Time	High
Speed	Slow
Maneuverability	Low
Non - Combat	Interstellar resource transport, Heavy Carrier
Notes	First stage to truly showing your empires resources and military might. Class may be used to create Heavy Sniper Weapons.

Battleship (BS)

Strong Vs	Escorts, Corvettes, Frigates, Destroyers, Cruisers
Weak Vs	Fighters
Cost	Very High
Production Time	Very High
Speed	Slow
Maneuverability	Low
Non - Combat	Super Carrier, Super Transport
Notes	These are an ultimate show of your empire’s might. These behemoths cost huge amounts of resources and time for development. Furthermore, they can carry up to Corvette class ships in their massive hangars. In addition they can be equipped with Omega Sniper Weapons.