Action-class destroyer

The Action-class of light destroyers began entering Colonial Military Administration (CMA) and United Nations Space Command (UNSC) service in 2466. Part of the FORTRESS fleet program, the Action light destroyers were 80 meters longer than their predecessors, featured more powerful point defenses, and were capable of considerably longer patrols and unsupported operations. 
==History==
===Development and construction===
*Continued shift towards colonial support operations (begun with the Guardsman-class)
*Endurance requirements
===Service===
*No combat action prior to 2495 (likely post refit)
*"A history of colonial support lacking even a hint of malice" 
*Ill-suited for frontline service against Covenant forces, used mostly for patrol
==Design==
*Improved point defense network
*Initial shift towards limited arsenal of overwhelmingly potent anti-ship missiles
*Emphasis on colonial support and mission endurance
*2490s refit package includes:
**Replacing old silos with missile pods (as possible)
**Outrigger MAC systems (not universal); hull long enough for outrigger guns, but potentially underpowered and risky
==Ships in class==
*UNSC Action
Category:Destroyer classes