The Silence-class Missile Frigate, while more expensive when compared to Hoersch-Kessel Drive's economical HKD Missile Frigate, is versatile and can function as a regular warship. The Silence-class has both an unusually large number of engines and an unusually high amount of maneuvering jets for a vehicle of its size; its light build helps it further in performance. The vessel lacks energy weapons, and thus can get away with a small reactor, which in turn leaves it with ample ammunition room for its weapons.