ZMS Summit

"Finally, something usable."

- General Varthos

The Summit-Class was a class of frigates built for the Zaretian Monarchy's Navy. The class was designed during Operation Burning Lance, as a result of dissatisfaction with the earlier frigates of the Onslaught and Misery Classes. The design was based on lessons learned from combat with the Aeveria Confederation and the Luminarian Rebels as well as adopting many design characteristics of modern frigates from both empires.

The Zaretian Monarchy's Navy commissioned more Summit-class frigates than any other frigate class during the post-2nd Norsus era, and the design was generally regarded as highly successful. Summits could perform a wide variety of mission profiles, including, long-range convoy escort, independent assault operations, and quick reaction reinforcements. Highly contrasting the earlier pre-1st Norsus era frigates, which were highly specialized, and a lot less flexible.

The Summit-Class first saw action during the battle of Nu-Zartar, also known as Operation Shattered Helm. Although it was a successful design, it was not enough to turn the tides in the Monarchy's favor. Since then, the Summit-Class has participated in every major fleet engagement in the post-2nd Norsus era, and has become the main frigate of the Zaretian Monarchy's Navy.