The Naga-class light destroyer once formed the core of the Terran Hegemony's fleet, replacing the older Essex-class in 2645 with its mix of heavy armor and firepower. Produced to deliver an effective mix of capital weaponry in a small tough, cost-effective package, the Naga reigned as the premier destroyer in the Hegemony navy for a century before new technologies made faster and more powerful ships possible. Though comparable contemporaries, such as the Carson- and Baron-classes, existed, the Naga's death knell, ironically enough was sounded when the upgraded Essex-class was commissioned in 2702 and launched in 2711.
         Intended for close-quarters combat against other large ships, the Naga featured a heavy concentration of light naval autocannons and energy weapons in a simplified mixture to streamline its logistical needs to only three ammo types. A spacious cargo bay, often used to store additional ammo or supplies for an extended mission, allowed the Naga to operate over long durations and resupply its needs through its own stores. For anti-fighter defense, the Naga did not rely on its own firepower, but instead carried up to two squadrons of aerospace crafts and a pair of heavy combat shuttles. Unfortunately, this feature did little to offset the Naga's few critical flaws: namely its lack of rearward firepower, slow acceleration rate, and an absence of light anti-fighter defenses.
         Today, only three Nagas are known to exist, having remained in mothballs since the fall of the Star League. Left in orbit around Neptune, all three of these destroyers were largely overlooked during the fighting for Terra. Now in the hands of the fanatics, our intelligence sources have indicated efforts to reactivate these vessels are underway. However, as all are suffering from extensive structural fatigue and engine flaws that have only been exacerbated by their tremendous age, We believe restoration will ultimately prove an expensive waste of time