Hecate-class Heavy Cruiser

Whilst the Styx-class Heavy Cruiser remains, any Chaos fleet front line carrier where Battleships are impractical, the Hecate-class is steadily becoming more and more common amongst Chaos raiders. It has been surmised by Imperial tacticians that a need was seen by many Chaos Warmasters for a carrier that was capable of defending itself against a modest fleet without the need for supporting vessels. In this role, the Hecate has proved itself a dangerous foe for any Imperial patrol and is often seen undertaking minor missions by itself. Though its attack craft capability has been reduced compared to the heavyweight carriers like the Styx and Emperor-class Battleship, it carriers enough additional weaponry to earn the respect of any Imperial Cruiser Captains and it can readily see off almost any type of escort squadron.