The Millipede is made for speed. A quick and light vessle it is most effective in quick strikes and assaults on unexpecting ships.  With its limited offensive capabilities it relies on its speed evacuate if needed.

Millipede class
The Colony
Light Cruiser   (383)

Hull: 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 3 2 1

[a] Mini Turret [2/4/6, 4+, 3/1/1, No Hull Damage, Range-Based PEN]
AB, AB, AC, BD, EF, EF

[b ] Larva Drill [4/8/12, 4+, 3/1/1, Increased PEN, Re-Rolls Penetration Dice, Extra Hull Damage]
AB, ACE, BDF
Organic Hull

1[HS], 2[Ea], 3[Ha], 4[Eb], 5[H], 6[E][/color]

The Tick(Spoooooon!) is often the first ship seen by a soon to be meal.  The Tick jumps into the fray early and if it gets too hairy it jumps right back out. 

Destroyer class
The Colony
Tick   (259)

Hull: 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 2 1

[a] Mini Turret [2/4/6, 5+, 3/1/1, No Hull Damage, Range-Based PEN]
AB, AB, AB, EF, EF

[b ] Plasma Burst [2/4/6, 4+, 3/1/3, Expendable, Halves Shields]
AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, EF, EF, EF

Organic Hull, Minesweeper Array [O], Overthrusters [O],
Shockwave [O]

1[HSb], 2[EQ], 3[Ha], 4[Ea], 5[Hb], 6[Eb][/color][/color]

The Cricket is another quick assault ship, not capable of entering an extended battle, it gets in makes some noise, irritates the locals and then dissapears.

Destroyer class
The Colony
Cricket   (220)

Hull: 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 2 1

[a] Scarab Missle [6/12/18, 4+, 1/1/3, Extra Crew Casualties, Inverted Range Modifiers]
AB, AB, AB

[b ] Dung Torpedo [4/8/12, 4+, 2/1/2, Expendable, Continuing Damage]
EF, EF, EF

Electronic Countermeasures [O], Organic Hull

1[HEb], 2[ES], 3[HQ], 4[Ea], 5[Ha], 6[Eb][/color]

The Flea is a distraction. Period. It's mission is to distract the enemy and to disrupt the enemie's plan of attack, into an advantageous manner for the Colony.  Low armor and High speed, make it an itch that can not be ignored.

Frigate class
The Colony
Flea   (218)

Hull: 4 3 2 1
Engines: 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 3 2 1

[a] Plasma Spreader [3/6/9, 4+, 1/1/1, Variable ROF, Variable DMG]
ABCD, ABCD, ABCD, ABCD, ABCD

[b] Dung Bomb [3/6/9, 4+, 2/1/3, Variable DMG]
EF, EF

Organic Hull, Spinal Mount (8/16/24) [O],
Sunbursts [OOO], Electronic Countermeasures [O]

1[HSa], 2[ESb], 3[HQ], 4[EQ], 5[Ha], 6[Ea][/color]

This concludes the known list of Colony Ships, as more are made known to the civilized universe they will be posted.

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The Roach is about Offensive as one can get, in every meaning of the word. The Roach carries with it a stench that spreads even through reinforced steel to make it opponents gag in disgust.  The Roach eaned its name by often being the only ship alive after a severe conflict.

Roach class
The Colony
Battle Cruiser   (678)

Hull: 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 3 2 1

[a] Missle Spurt [5/10/15, 4+, 2/1/2, Expendable, Range-Based PEN, Variable PEN]
AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, AB
[b ] Larva Drill [4/8/12, 4+, 3/1/1, Increased PEN, Re-Rolls Penetration Dice, Extra Hull Damage]
AC, BD
[c] Acid Burst [2/4/6, 4+, ROF 2, DMG 3, Continuing Damage, Extra Hull Damage]
EF, EF

Organic Hull, Electronic Countermeasures [O]

1[HQ], 2[Ea], 3[Ha], 4[Eb], 5[Hc], 6[S]

The Mosquito is as irritating as it's namesake.  Its sole mission is to deliver an infection of assault troops onto your vessle, and then buzz away again. While low armor it is exceedingly hard to hit, with its speed and cloaking ability.

Seige Destroyer class
The Colony
Mosquito   (483)

Hull: 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 2 1

[a] Acid Burst [2/4/6, 4+, 2/1/3, Continuing Damage, Extra Hull Damage]
AB, AB

Organic Hull, Cloaking Device [O], Marine Squad [OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO], Spinal Mount (8/16/24) [OO]

1[HS], 2[EQ], 3[HQ], 4[EQ], 5[Ha], 6[E]

The JuneBug is a staple of the Colony force.  It is seen in every conflict, for its simple effectiveness and unassuming yet powerful performance.

Light Cruiser class
The Colony
Junebug   (467)

Hull: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 4 3 2 1
Shields: 2 1

[a] Carapace Rockets [4/8/12, 4+, 2/1/3, Expendable]
AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, AB, AB
[b ] Plasma Burst [2/4/6, 4+, 1/3/3, Expendable, Halves Shields]
AC, AC, AC, BD, BD, BD, EF, EF
[c] Acid Burst [2/4/6, 4+, 2/1/3, Continuing Damage, Extra Hull Damage]
AB, EF

Organic Hull, Anti-Fighter Batteries [OOO], Spinal Mount (8/16/24) [OO], Point-Defense System [O], Marine Squad [OOOOOO]

1[HQ], 2[Ea], 3[Ha], 4[Sb], 5[Hb], 6[Qc]

The Colony utilizes all organic technologies, using everything from it's spawn to it's dung as weapons. 

The Arachnid is the largest and most physically impressive of the Colony ships, it boasts impressive fire power and the ability to use it impressively.  If an Arachnid is present, it is almost certain doom for the adversary.

Command Dreadnought class
The Colony
Arachnid   (2018)
Hull: 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 3 2 1

[a] Large Acid Burst [4/8/12, 5+, 3/1/3, Continuing Damage, Extra Hull Damage]
AB, AB, EF
[b ] Shell Breaker [6/12/18, 4+, 3/2/1, Ignores Shields]
AB, AB, ACE, BDF
[c] Mini Turret [2/4/6, 4+, 3/1/1, No Hull Damage, Range-Based PEN]
AB, AB, AC, BD, CE, DF, EF, EF

Organic Hull, Spinal Mount (10/20/30) [OOOO], Shockwave [O],
Anti-Fighter Batteries [OOO], Electronic Countermeasures [O],
Electronic Warfare System [O], Fighter Bay [OOOOOOOO]

1[HQ], 2[Ea], 3[Hb], 4[Sc], 5[H], 6[Q]

The Mantis is the most common of the large ships, often seen in pairs.  At the end of a successful conquest it is not uncommon to see a Mantis turn on another Mantis, until only one survives.

Dreadnought class
The Colony
Mantis   (1190)
Hull: 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Engines: 5 4 3 2 1
Shields: 3 2 1

[a] Acid Burst [2/4/6, 4+, 2/1/3, Continuing Damage, Extra Hull Damage]
AB, AB
[b ] Larva Drill [4/8/12, 4+, 3/1/1, Increased PEN, Re-Rolls Penetration Dice, Extra Hull Damage]
AB, AC, BD
[c] Mini Turret [2/4/6, 4+, 3/1/1, No Hull Damage, Range-Based PEN]
EF, EF

Armored Gun Batteries, Electronic Countermeasures [O],
Electronic Warfare System [O], Organic Hull,
Spinal Mount (10/20/30) [OOO], Fighter Bay [OO]

1[Ha], 2[Eb], 3[Hc], 4[S], 5[H], 6[Q]