Heavy Frigate

A Heavy Frigate (HFR) is between the Heavy Cruiser (HCR) and Navy Cruiser (NC) designations in size, manning and armament.

The main roles of the HFR type are Armed Escort, Light Combatant and "Hostile Environment trade and exploration" (limited role due to lack of large cargo spaces onboard. Since the establishment of the SCR class, they are used in the Armed Escort and Light Combatant roles and less in the Hostile Environment trade and exploration role. They are a versatile ship, often used when a gentle force impression is needed (more than a Destroyer or Navy Cruiser, but less than a Capital Ship).