Also, the Thamnophis is a sister ship to the Tentitha, which was damaged during the battle.  It's a small torpedo cruiser equipped with advanced sensors and a navigator spire to act as a forward scout.  Battle damage downgraded the capacity of its macrocannons, leaving the ship's pride a bit wounded.<br/><br/>Here's the full Imperial Navy order of battle at the time of the daemonic message:<br/><br/>Concordia: Operational, but with 50% of lance capacity disabled and no warp drive<br/>Concordia Escort Squadron: 2  Covrettes (Scarlet, Crimson), 1 Sword class frigate (Katana)<br/><br/>Exelion: Fully operational<br/>Exelion Escort Squadron: 3 Sword class frigates (Wakizashi, Mein Gauche, Kukri)<br/><br/>Coral Squadron: (Cobra class destroyers)<br/>Tentitha: Fully Operational<br/>Nematoad: Suffering major mutant infestation<br/>Thamnophis: Weapon Capacity Damaged<br/>Coral: Drydocked due to plasma leak<br/><br/>Reserve Squadron:  (Sword Class Frigates)<br/>Broadsword: Plasma reactor crippled, offensive capabilities reduced by 50%<br/>Switchblade: Warp capability lost.  Macrocannons replaced with missile launchers, engines being re-tuned for interceptions<br/>Bavarian-Ear-Spoon: Macrocannon batteries replaced with las-burner and salvage rig<br/>Silverline: Essential components in ruins, receiving rebuild instead of refit<br/>Dagger: In the process of being refitted as a fire ship