Although it had no oars and cannot ram, the Greatship is still a formidable monstrosity at close-range, able to burst open rival warships in a single volley and is crammed full with boarding crews eager to come agrips with the enemy. Due to its commanding presense, Empire Greatships are usually lead by an Imperial Admiral. These Imperial Admiral have a commanding view of his fleet from the Greatship's high aftcastle, and the signals fluttering from its mast can be easily read by even the most distant Imperial ships within the fleet.[1b]