The Avarian United Worlds
"Although not considered a first line power, the Avarians supply the individually most powerful ships in existence. Lack of numbers have hampered their past attempts to increase the size and wealth of their United Worlds and they now rely on diplomacy to gain favors from other powers. Their assault craft tactics are well developed as any but the backbone of their fleet is the battlecruiser. Recent construction of dreadnoughts may indicate a shift in their thinking. The Avarians fly in a box formation with the undersides facing in. With their powerful armament and engines protected by the heavily armored sloping hull they are nearly invulnerable to attack."
Design Philosophy (Strongest ships, but few of them)
Average hulls, good screens, heavy armor, good beam batteries, heavy weapon is the K-Gun as found in Fleet Book 2, good fighters, good PDS coverage, high thrust.