This is the primary vessel used by navies for amphibious assault. It can land either infantry or marine units. Such units unloaded for attacks may not retreat back onto the LST.
It is helpless against air attacks and very weak against naval units attacking. While it's not overly expensive at 12 credits, it does cost more than most land units and the transport helicopter (TRH).
Naturally, it's a good idea to escort these units to combat zones with your stronger navy vessels. It's best for sending on amphibious landings in exposed sea-zones and usually in numbers. The transport ship (TRS) is much more expensive to lose on such invasions. |
