Archadian Imperial Fleets The Archadian Imperial Fleets in " Final Fantasy XII " boasts probably the largest fleet of airships in the " Final Fantasy " series . The Archadian Imperial Army relies heavily on the firepower of these fleet during their invasions and campaigns . The most prominent fleet in the story is the Western Armada , under the command of Vayne Solidor , Consul of Rabanastre , which commands the skies and seas within Archadia ' s western territories . The airships are named after summons in the series . Fleets . Each fleet consists of several Light Cruiser and Cruiser Class ships , and is usually led by a Dreadnought Class ship . While the exact number of fleets is never revealed , there are at least 12 fleets . 1st Fleet . Led by the " Odin " , this fleet was part of the large fleet involved with guarding Archadia from the Resistance fleet . 2nd Kerwon Expeditionary Force . The fleet called in to replace the 8th fleet , which has been decimated during their flight above Jagd Yensa . 8th Fleet . The 8th Fleet is a formidable force , and the fleet most featured in " Final Fantasy XII " . The entire fleet is led by Judge Ghis , onboard his ship the " Leviathan " . The following ships are part of the 8th fleet : However , this fleet was sunk when Judge Ghis tried using the Dawn Shard . Every ship sank in the heavy mist explosion . Later , the fleet is reassembled , and the " Shiva " is seen taking place in the final airship battle involving the Sky Fortress " Bahamut " . It is probably the very same ship that is seen with " Leviathan " , as " Shiva " is seen to fall towards the Sandsea , to detonate with the rest of the 8th Fleet during the mist explosion induced by the Dawn Shard . 12th Fleet . The 12th Fleet is led by Judge Zargabaath onboard the " Alexander " . This fleet was formed after Vayne killed his father and was to be used if Rozarria would attempt to invade as the bulk of the Archadian force . It is mostly involved with protecting the " Bahamut " during the Resistance Battle above Rabanastre . Ship Classes . The ships of the Archadian Fleets are usually separated into several classes , each with a specific purpose . Fighter Class . Light ships meant for lesser combat . They usually have small gun turrets , and even engage foot soldiers in combat . Two classes of fighter are the " Air Cutter Remora " and " Valfarre " . Light Cruiser Class . Not meant for heavy battles , they have weaker armor and lighter weaponry than most other ships . As such , they are much better at high - speed maneuvers and attacking in groups . The " Shiva " is a Light Cruiser Class ship . Cruiser Class . Heavy ships more suited for actual battle . They have much tougher armor than their light counterparts , and a lot of cannons in their arsenal . The " Ifrit " is a Cruiser Class ship . Heavy Carrier Class . Heavily armored ships , these ships are not meant for battle . Instead , they act as walls and carry troops to their destination . They are the biggest class of ships , and have entire hangars hidden in them . The " Alexander " is a Heavy Carrier Class ship . Dreadnought Class . An all - round battle ship , the Dreadnought Class is engineered for combat . Its armor is impossible to penetrate , and its firepower is unmatched . This class of ship is usually in charge of an entire fleet . The " Leviathan " is a Dreadnought Class ship . Sky Fortress Class . The ultimate class , there is only one ship in the Archadian fleet that bears this title , the " Bahamut " . Gigantic , this class is very slow , and requires an enormous amount of energy to power . However , its firepower is devastating , sporting a mist cannon that can destroy entire ships in one shot . As well as having this immense power to destroy ships , it carried within itself thousands of small fighters capable of fending off attacks from smaller attack groups .