The Corvette-class light frigate[1] is a class operated by the Martian Congressional Republic Navy (MCRN).
The most widely known ship of this class was originally called the MCRN Tachi and was carried in the main hangar bay of the MCRN Donnager. Later, after surviving the attack on the Donnager, this same ship was renamed Rocinante by her new captain, James Holden.
This class has multiple roles, including existing as a light-missile platform, missile defense, customs enforcement, law enforcement, reconnaissance, surveillance. This ship-class is amongst the smallest naval ships of the MCRN, second only to the Morrigan-class patrol destroyer.
Despite its smaller size, the Corvette-class is not to be taken lightly. Class has an exeedingly high concentration of PDCs (Point Defense Cannons). However, because of its high concentration of PDCs it does in turn make it carry fewer torpedoes (20) sacrificing offensive for more defensive capabilities. Nevertheless it does make it a highly-capable combat vessel when engaged in C.Q.B. (Close Quarters Battle).
Ships of this class can pose a threats to the largeras ships, as they build strength in numbers of their own, or alongside Morrigan-class patrol destroyers.
