Is designed primarily to carry and service Attack Craft
Is not designed for direct combat
Is intended for long duration missions.
Variations
Escort Carrier: Escort Carriers are any craft that has been converted to fill the role of carrier.
Integrated Strike Force: ISF Starships are craft that have been designed to carry their own Attack Craft, Escorts, and other supporting vehicles directly into combat.
Tactical Star base: A Tactical Starbase essentially a very large carrier, designed primarily to service Escorts.