These ships were usually exploration craft which would find new systems and planets for the Cardassian people. However, they could easily be retrofitted for a more war-like purpose. When done so, these ships were used usually as raiders where they would strike into enemy lines before retreating. The same sensors that aided this craft in its exploratory duties also allowed this craft to be an excellent interceptor allowing it to find and track enemy starships. (TNG game: Birth of the Federation)