Editing Imperial Navy (section)

== In Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 1 & 2 ==

The Imperial Navy is the most balanced faction of the game as expected from being the posterboys of Battlefleet Gothic. Decent hull points, strong voidshields, okay speed and a wide selection of choices, the Imperial Navy offers a level of flexibility and diversity that no other faction could match. In general, Imperial Navy ships are more suited for close-range brawler types; their row upon row of [[Macrocannon]]s ensures a steady supply of [[Dakka|munitions]] that is reasonably accurate in short-medium range, whilst their armoured prow enables them to become effective battering rams when needed. Likewise, some classes have their loadout decked in [[Lance Weapon]]s, [[Torpedo|Torpedoes]] and [[Nova Cannon]]s, so they aren't slouches in long-range combat as well. Sure they cannot compete against the [[Eldar]], [[Tau]] and [[Chaos]] when it comes to overall range, and that they aren't as good when it comes to pure CQC mayhem like the [[Orks]] and [[Tyranids]], but the sheer ''amount'' of ships one can choose means that eventually, you will find a class that will cover each other's weaknesses. By far the easiest and least punishing faction of the lot.