The Acolyte-class Heavy Fighter was a strike craft unique to Kiith Somtaaw, built on technology obtained from the Bentusi and notable for its unique drive system that enabled it to function indefinitely without docking to refuel. Twin underwing missile hardpoints were added during the First War era, giving the Acolyte a secondary role as a bomber and partially compensating for Somtaaw's initial lack of capital ships. Pairs of Acolytes could also be linked in space to form the Avenger-class Acolyte Composite Vehicle.