Although a carrier capable of operating as part of the Colonial Fleet's main battle line, Combatstars are differentiated from their larger brethren by having less overall endurance as they lack the extensive fuel, ammunition and provision storage facilities of a full Battlestar. As a smaller vessel in the Colonial TO&E, a Combatstar is typically commanded by a senior Major, or more often a Colonel in the Colonial military. See: Combatstar Proteus See: WSG 1