The Athena-class are the first carrier-class vessels commissioned by the UASDF, housing a formidable 8,160 crew and a hangar capable of deploying up to 50 fighters, gunships, and corvettes. Armed with three frontal triple-barrel deck turrets, it balances defensive firepower with strategic fleet coordination, serving as both a mobile base and command hub. During its maiden voyage, Athena led the First Expansion Armada, securing three contested sectors without losing a single escort craft. Now, every carrier-class vessel in the fleet bears a stylized helm crest in tribute to Athena—the ship that turned the tide of Aeorisian reach.