Destroyer

Destroyers are a type of naval warship designed primarily for escort work. The term destroyer stems from the original title of Torpedo Boat Destroyer, as their original purpose was to destroy torpedo boats before they could threaten battleships.

Real Life Destroyers

• Arleigh Burke-class (United States Navy)
• Type 45 (Daring-class) (Royal Navy)
• Iroquois-class (Canadian Forces Maritime Command)
• Takanami class destroyer (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force)

Destroyers in Science Fiction

• Star Destroyer
• Omega-class
• Nova-class