The Sword-class Frigate has been an important part of Battlefleet Calixis even since before its founding. Numerous Sword-class vessels accompanied Angevin's armies into the Carlyx Expanse. Their role was to scout out new systems and watch out for enemies - and to screen the many troop transport and supply convoys going into the Expanse. To this day they continue to serve in mostly those same capacities - either as fleet escorts or as long-range scouts.

The Sword-class is heavy on energy-based weaponry, both in terms of turrets, batteries and demi-lances. It has a solar generator to match, giving it a very good energy-to-mass ratio. Excess power can be routed to propulsion and shielding when guns are not needed, making the Sword a very flexible vessel. Make no mistake though - the Sword is no cruiser, for it cannot maintain speed, shielding AND fire at full power at the same time. But in the hands of a skilled and daring commander the Sword can be quite potent.