The Axon empire has been seen fielding a repair frigate known as the Hotep Class. This vessel type is not a frontline combat unit, but rather a supplementary support ship to small or large detachements, occasionally operating independantly from a task force. The Hotep class features four turrets, minimal armor, a capable sensor suite, and the tools to analyze and repair other ships in the field. The long hull has a large engineering section with what we have assessed to be an excess of plasma reactor power for the engine type installed. We assume that this is intended to provide power to on-board repair facilities and possibly supply power to other ships. It also features a pair of small hangers for receiving smaller vessels, and carrying what we can only assume are smaller ships to perform repair work, and spare parts.

One point of contention in our assessment of the vessel is the exact purpose of the starboard bow protrusion. One theory is that it's a complex directional antenna and sensor mast. The other is that it is an end effector, used to manipulate larger pieces of vessels, and directly performs repairs. A few have even insisted that it serves both of these purposes.

Pilots encountering these vessels are advised to stay behind or below the Hotep class repair frigates if forced to engage, and to avoid a broadside to minimize damage.