Firestorm-class Frigate

The Firestorm-class Frigate is a relatively recent creation within Battlefleet Obscurus, designed to combine the maneuverability of an Escort-sized warship with the bite of a Lance. To achieve this, the Firestorm is based on the hull of the Sword-class Frigate with major reworking of the Sword's laser battery systems to direct power to a single prow cannon. The Firestorm's design was an overall success, but only five squadrons' worth could be fielded during the Gothic War.

Notable Firestorm squadrons

 * Gold Squadron - Gold Squadron was one of five Firestorm squadrons that fought in the Gothic War, spending most of the conflict badly understrength (as was usually the case with Firestorm squadrons). Gold Squadron's most notable action was during the Battle of Veras, when its two ships intercepted a full-strength squadron of Chaos Infidel-class Raiders that were attempting to flank Gold Squadron's main fleet.  During the ensuing skirmish, three Infidels were destroyed at the cost of just one Firestorm, an exchange that bought the Emperor-class Battleship Intolerance enough time to finish its launching of twenty-four bomber squadrons against the Desolator-class Battleship Eternity of Pain.