The Kilrathi Second Fleet of the Claw was one of the space fleets of the Empire of Kilrah. It was composed of * 8 heavy battleships * A dozen heavy and medium cruisers * A host of escort vessels * 6 carriers Before the Battle of McAuliffe it was assigned to strike against the Alexandria station. In that attack it was commanded by Crown Prince Gilkarg nar Kiranka and Admiral Nargth. The six carriers assigned to it played a crucial part to the surprise attack.