Imperial Transport
Imperial transports are the merchantmen, freighters, and support vessels that ply the space lanes, carrying the trade that is the lifeblood of the imperium. From the dozen or so transports of a single planetary invasion to the hundreds or even thousands – that participated in the gothic war, the humble transport is as vital to victory in a conflict as the mighty battleships that they supply. Though slow, ungainly, and poorly-armed, transports are often called upon to defend themselves in battle. Fighting against impossible odds, such battles invariably result in heavy losses to the transports. As they simply cannot match up to a dedicated warship.
