Each ship has a size class, or a hull. The size classes are:
| Hull Table Index | Full Name | Shorthand | Size in Squares |
|---|---|---|---|
0 |
Frigate |
FF |
1x1 |
1 |
Destroyer |
DD |
2x2 |
2 |
Cruiser |
CA |
2x2 |
3 |
Battleship |
BB |
3x3 |
4 |
Titan |
TT |
3x3 |
5 |
Doom Star |
DS |
3x3 |
6 |
Star Base |
- |
2x2 |
7 |
Battlestation |
- |
3x3 |
8 |
Star Fortress |
- |
3x3 |
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The index is into the hull table.
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The last three are satellites, they are not ships but defensive planetary structures. They generate Command points instead of consuming them. The size of special systems for them is calculated
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For the purposes of Command Transport, Colony Ship and Outpost Ship all have size class Frigate.
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Ship internal space, armor, structure, and speed are calculated off a size class and technologies known to you.