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A Mongoose 2e design. With communications limited to the speed of jump, the most difficult operational problem confronting fleet commanders is the transmission and receipt of timely intelligence reports and command directives. The Hermes-Class Fast Fleet Courier is intended to provide naval commanders with the capability of transmitting orders and information across sectors in relatively short periods of time.
With thrust 6 and its fuel processing capability, this J6 courier can conduct turnaround in two days if fuel skimming is required and is only 25% more expensive than a normal Fleet Courier. It is equipped with purely defensive weaponry, designed to encourage its captains to flee combat and get its information payload where it is intended.
It is also equipped with a mail array for testing as a much larger and more expensive express boat (10x the cost) for truly fast service when and where required.