Destroyer
Under Unit Classes · Section 40 of 608
Ten classes, each with set base counts, weapon systems, Orders, and Abilities.
The Rule
Bases per unit: Fighter 4, Bomber 3, Escort 2, Frigate 2, Destroyer 1, Cruiser 1, Battleship 1, Capital Ship 1, Carrier 1, Dreadnought 1.
Explanation
Weapon Systems by class: Fighter 1, Bomber 1, Escort 1, Frigate 2, Destroyer 2, Cruiser 2, Battleship 3, Capital Ship 3, Carrier 3, Dreadnought 4. Orders by class: Fighter/Bomber/Escort/Frigate 0, Destroyer 1, Cruiser 1, Battleship 1, Capital Ship 2, Carrier 1, Dreadnought 3. Abilities by class: all classes 1, except Capital Ship 2 and Dreadnought 2.
Example
A Dreadnought fields a single base with 4 weapon systems, 3 Orders and 2 Abilities.
Designer Commentary
Small classes are squadrons; large classes are command platforms. Orders are the dividing line between them.