Descriptions
Aeternum‑Maximus Behemoth (95‑kilometre Battleship)
Only three units of this specific class were constructed, representing the pinnacle of technological advancement conceived by the Princess. These units were a product of the integration of C'tan technological knowledge, the innovations from the Dark Age of Technology, and elements derived from Necron technology.
They were designed to serve as the spearhead of the Imperium, showcasing its power and might. However, they now stand as reminders of the formidable capabilities that the Imperium once possessed. One unit was lost during the Heresy when the crew chose to destroy it rather than permit such potent power to fall into the hands of Chaos. The battleship was directed toward a lunar body, resulting in a catastrophic fracture that triggered a singularity explosion, obliterating the entire vessel.
The remaining two units are maintained with great care: one is consistently stationed within the Segmentum Solar, while the other serves as a command post in the Ultima Segmentum, currently engaged in operations against the Tyranid hive fleets and Orks.
Aquila‑class Battlecruiser (Aurelian Pattern)
The battlecruiser was designed to serve as the fundamental new backbone of the Imperium's influence throughout the galaxy. It is characterized by robust construction, reliability, and superior speed, equipped with the most advanced armament and defensive systems ever created since the Dark Age of Technology. During the zenith of the Great Crusade, a total of 800 units were built.
However, during the events of the Heresy, over 200 of these vessels were seized by forces aligned with Chaos, and an additional more were lost in the conflict. Currently, only 374 battlecruisers remain in operation, serving as the most formidable and revered assets of the Navis Imperialis.
The original blueprints have been either lost, destroyed, or concealed by the ruling Princess. Consequently, the Adeptus Mechanicus possesses limited information, allowing them only to conduct necessary repairs and ensure the continued functionality of these critical vessels.
Stellaris‑class Battleship
The Stellaris-Class Battleship, significantly larger than the Emperor-Class Battleship and superior in destructive capabilities to the Aquila-Class Battlecruiser, was designed to serve as the new heavy-class battleship for the Imperium during a pivotal era characterized by aspirations for total control over the galaxy. It was envisioned as the counterpart to the Aeternum-Maximus Behemoth and Gloriana-Class, and served as protector ships a well the vanguard, intended to form a formidable coalition of firepower.
Nevertheless, the production of this formidable warship did not reach its anticipated numbers. Prior to the onset of the Heresy, approximately 150 vessels were commissioned, with an additional 1000 planned for future construction; however, these ambitions ultimately went unrealized. By the time the Heresy commenced, only 25 units were completed, which arrived too late to significantly influence the outcome of the conflict.
In accordance with the final directives of the Princess, these 25 completed warships were allocated to various locations. Some were assigned to loyalist Space Marine chapters, while others were dispersed throughout the Imperium, serving as a critical asset for the Navis Imperialis. Nonetheless, three of these vessels were designated as escorts for the sole Aeternum-Maximus Behemoth engaged in combat within the Ultima Segmentum. Their capabilities exceeded anything previously encountered by the Imperium or any other faction. However, the loss of any single unit would pose a severe setback for the Imperium, as there were no existing schematics for these battleships, coupled with the fact that the Adeptus Mechanicus often encountered challenges in acquiring the requisite knowledge to effect repairs.
Custodes Immortalis Laureate
The Immortal Guard, as it is referred to within the Adeptus Custodes, comprises of meticulously crafted automaton/nanoarmour-shells meticulously crafted by the Princess using technology that she has never disclosed, nor revealed its origins. A specific shard of a C'tan provided her with the foresight to create immortal soldiers. However, she made the conscious decision not to remove the souls of those Custodes who desired to serve.
During the War within the Webway, she produced approximately 179 of these automaton with souls, which valiantly engaged the ceaseless swarm of demons within the Webway. Remarkably, all of them returned, as she refrained from informing the Magos, or anyone else, that while it was accurate to assert that as long as a small segment of armour remained unscathed by conflict, it would self-repair, the underlying truth was that they were intrinsically linked to her essence. Unless she permitted them to "die," they would persist indefinitely.
They were now kept in the Solace Vaults and only called during times of great need by Adeptus Custodes. Or, when the Princess's voice called for them.
Her Imperial Highness, Aurelia Aeternitas Primus, Princess of the Imperium of Man, Anathema Solara, Scion of Terra.