Void Ray-class Escort Ship

"Channel the light of Aiur!"

- A Void Ray Commander

A Void Ray-class Escort Ship, commonly called Void Rays, are a combat ship used primarily by the Protoss Imperial Navy in the Imperial Republican Military.

History
In use by 2502, the void ray is a Dark Templar protoss escort ship;undefinedthe result of combining Nerazim and Khalai technologies. It is built around a prismatic core, which serves as a virtually eternal power source. The core derives its energy from both the Void and psionic matrix, forming a self-sustaining reaction. Normally the core is kept in check by an arrangement of flux field projectors. When the void ray has locked onto a target and deployed these projectors however, it can shoot searing beams of energy that grow exponentially more powerful over time. Even heavily armored structures and warships have been incinerated by the void ray, leading some terrans to believe that it will eventually replace the carrier as the flagship of the Great Fleet.

When the Protoss joined the Republic during the Zerg War, Void Rays were put to use extensively due to their ability to give pinpoint close air support for ground forces. Also, due to their relatively simply design, they were easily mass produced in Republic shipyards, although not as ornate as the traditional Protoss built ships. These were later modified by the ships' crews so that they would resemble the older, sister ships.