[Sabin]

Within the confines of a temple, one equipped with the latest technology, a mass of people occupied a large room. The inhabitants of the room were working at a great pace, trying to make the progress of the launch of the new colony ship suceed. They did, for it began it's journey after loading the precious cargo of civilians.

Grand Master Sabin was also at work on a different project already. He felt in his heart that it was critical to create ships meant for war. He knew that insufficient defense can be the downfall of his people, so he worked through many nights. The design was complete for the Escort MK.I. It featured weaponry that was based upon primarily on beam weapons. However, it also had a Capital Missle Launcher, which gave it extra firepower over anything it encountered.

The rub was, however, that it seemed to lack any defensive power. If it ever got hit by an enemy attack, it's fragile frame would be crushed, even under the weakest of starship weapons.

This would be rectified, but only after some research has been made for economic and scientific matters...