The Sphinx Class Assault Escort is a unique class of escort ship designed to provide fire and electronic warfare support for larger formations. The ship is equipped with a heavy Stormbolt turret capable of penetrating the hulls of larger ships with ease and boasts an impressive electronics and sensors package giving it localized electronics influence over other ships. The Sphinx has been a core part of many assault fleets over the years and can be attributed with several high-profile kills, including Admiral Jing Min Zhao, the Seraptis sector commander for Terran operations during the Vega Conflict.