Mule Construction Vehicle

The Mule is one of the Smallest ships seen in service by CC23, and has been around since CC23 started.
Even though this ship is small, its armor cannot be penetrated by energy weapons under normal circumstances. Explosive weapons are no better help. The only weapon type capable of piercing this ships thick hull is classic projectile weapons on a large scale. .50 Cal is way to small, so fighter jets have a tough time with this unit. However, this little ships armor cannot stand against battle cruiser fire for any amount of time. Even if the cruiser is using energy weapons, this ship can be pushed by those weapons and can wreck the inside. The armor will remain intact... but the crew, internal computers, and life support will not.
The Main gun is a mini laser repeater meant for anti fighter protection.
The Claw is a tractor beam assisted builders claw. Capable of building a command center on a planet within a few minutes.

This ship also has a Civilian variant. Armed with no weapons at all and thinner armor. But not that much thinner.

BOTH Variants of the Mule are not resistant to EMP Damage, which is the only energy weapon that can do massive damage in a short time.