The Guardian-class Light Cruiser is an Inter-System Customs Vessel used primarily by the Galactic Empire. They are one of the three main ship classes employed by Imperial Customs and thus are a common Imperial system patrol craft. These cruisers are quick, tough, hard-hitting ships which are intended to patrol remote systems without the immediate fear of destruction. The Guardian-class is quite capable of handling common freighter and smuggler traffic, however, it is not well equipped for boarding actions as it lacks space for a boarding party.