The Axehead frigate served as a capital ship within the Republic Navy throughout the duration of the Mandalorian Wars.
In contrast to the hammerhead bow-sections seen on other Republic vessels, this particular design featured a horizontal extension, which facilitated troop landings and deployments. This frigate possessed the ability to enter planetary atmospheres and was equipped to transport several speeder bike squads in its upper forward assault deck. Upon landing, these squads could be rapidly deployed to engage in combat. The aerial vehicle deck was situated above the vessel's central axis, while a second assault deck was positioned below, featuring a platform door that lowered to allow for the deployment of ground troops.
A frigate of this class was used to transport Revanchist Jedi Knights to Essien, where they engaged Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders who had seized control of the planet in the preceding weeks.