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Babylon 5 Vaarl Saucers
Vaarl Saucers
Carrying advanced sensors for such a tiny ship, this design has found its way into nearly every fleet in the Conglomerate because of its electronic efficiency and advanced capabilities as a forward scout. The Vaarl is an expensive vessel for its size and lack of survivability, making it far too risky to field in large quantities at any given time. Only the most important missions would ever warrant more than one assigned to a single command group, but it is always an option in case the perfect situation arises.
The Vree knew that part of the issue with fielding Vaarls in numbers is its lack of durability and rather inconsequential weaponry. To upgrade the Vaarl saucer into the slightly heavier Vaarka, the ship received an improved main weapon and thickened armor plating over sensitive areas of the saucer. The Vaarka is currently considered only as an escort on light scouting missions where its incredible Minbari-based sensor arrays can pick up enemy movements and alert the fleet of any impending dangers or approaching ships – hopefully leaving enough time for the Vaarka to get to safety and reinforcements to pick up the slack.
Vaarl Scout Saucer
Vaarka Escort Scout
Source
Babylon 5: Ships of the Galaxy (page 121)
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