Hoplite

The Vanguard Hoplite is a variant of the Vanguard deep space fighter developed by [Aegis Dynamics](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RAdk7jx5Kv-aegis-dynamics). The design replaces the standard escape pod located amid-ship with weapons racks and cradles to support a squad of armored soldiers. The [United Empire of Earth](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth) (UEE) [Navy](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RPDvKOpdP4-uee-navy) utilizes the Hoplite for boarding and air to ground operations.