Ship Types

Introduction to Space Combat in Galactic Civilizations IV

In the strategic realm of Galactic Civilizations IV, space combat is a critical aspect of interstellar domination. Understanding the distinct roles and capabilities of various ship classes is key to mastering the art of space warfare in this hard sci-fi universe.

• Fighters and Bombers: These agile and swift ships play a crucial role in fleet battles, with fighters specializing in targeting enemy bombers and other fighters, while bombers are equipped to take down large capital ships.
• Frigates: These versatile vessels strike a balance between agility and firepower, adept at targeting a range of enemy ships and providing valuable support in larger fleet actions.
• Cruisers and Battleships: As the backbone of any formidable fleet, these ships bring significant firepower to bear against enemy capital ships and structures, shaping the strategic direction of space battles.
• Dreadnoughts: The titans of space, dreadnoughts command the battlefield with unmatched firepower and defense, capable of turning the tide of any conflict with their mere presence.
• Support: All other ship types fall into this category, such as Transports, Siege Frigates, and Colony Ships.

Class	Capital Ship	Combat Ability	Targeting Priorities	Logistics	Tactical Speed
Fighter	✗	+50% Evasion	Bomber > Fighter > Capital Ship > Frigate > Cruiser > Support > Starbase or Shipyard	1	300 km/s
Bomber	✗	+50% Evasion	Capital Ship > Cruiser > Frigate > Fighter > Bomber > Support > Starbase or Shipyard	1	300 km/s
Frigate	✗	+50% Accuracy	Bomber > Fighter > Frigate > Cruiser > Capital Ship > Support > Starbase or Shipyard	2	150 km/s
Cruiser	✗	None	Capital Ship > Cruiser > Frigate > Bomber > Fighter > Support > Starbase or Shipyard	6	150 km/s
Battleship	✓	None	Capital Ship > Cruiser > Frigate > Bomber > Fighter > Support > Starbase or Shipyard	12	131 km/s
Dreadnought	✓	None	Capital Ship > Cruiser > Frigate > Bomber > Fighter > Support > Starbase or Shipyard	18	113 km/s