The Sith escort gunship functioned as an assault vessel utilized by the Sith Empire. It acted as the main warship for the Sith naval fleets.
In contrast to the larger and less maneuverable Derriphan-class battleships of the time, the Sith escort gunship was engineered for rapid movement and nimbleness during engagements. Reaching a length of 75 meters, this gunship was equipped with six autoblasters, and possessed the capacity to transport 30 soldiers into combat zones, along with a maximum of 250 metric tons of freight. A specialized crew of eighteen Sith combatants was necessary to operate the gunship.