An ancient, pre-war design, the Caernaven frigate is a ubiquitous capital ship hull still deployed along the front lines. The "Swiss army knife" of the Confederation arsenal, the frigate's hold can be customized for just about any purpose imaginable, a factor largely contributing to its assimilation into civilian life as well as its prevalence on black markets around the universe. Though some are too small to make transporting goods profitable, there seems to be a Caernaven for every mission. From assuming a traditional fleet escort role to assisting missile-heavy planetary bombardments to serving as a command-and-control vessel, the aged frigate still performs whatever duty it is assigned with the quiet dignity of a seasoned soldier.