Valkiir SwitchBlade Stealth Frigate

The Valkiir favor swift strikes against exposed targets to soften up defenses for a final massive assault by their elite forces. To perform deep penetration attacks, deliver commando teams and provide up to date intelligence the Valkiir have often relied on Tau Imperial craft which are more stealthy and piloted by specially trained crews. In recent years Stealth technology Gained from the Terran Alliance Executive ( T.A.E) has been applied to the newest Valkiir designs resulting in a swift, stealthy heavily armed craft capable of performing behind the lines operations without relying on the sometimes Belligerent Tau Houses for support.
The New Switchblade class Frigate is the premier example of thee craft they mount only point defense weapons, pop up secondary batteries, for close in combat, and a variety of specially constructed low signature torpedoes for precision attacks on larger capital ships. Discarding the heavy rail guns and plasma weapons normally mounted on Valkiir ships of this size category.
Often the only clue that a Switch Blade is in the area is a salvo of torpedoes slamming into a cargo ship, exposed warship, defense platforms suddenly exploding, or a team of commandoes bursting into a communications and control center.

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Often considered a force multiplier the stealth frigate is intended to fill the role of a Hunter Killer submarine or U-boat. it is seldom seen and brings a bead of sweat to the forehead of many ships attempting to supply forces hostile to the Valkiir or Imperium. When employed in wolf packs the Stealth frigate is capable of inflicting damage far in excess of a fleet of larger warships.

The US Navy Has been experimenting with stealth surface ships to be used in a similar manner. as well as constructing several purpose built submarines for covert operations and surveillance duties.