Despite its reputation for over-reliance on drones, the Federation Navy makes use of a number of powerful "gunboat" designs at every scale of combat and the Catalyst's well-earned reputation as a potent anti-frigate platform led to a Navy Issue upgrade program. The Navy's updated Catalyst has been enhanced with improved armor technology and highly-efficient weapon systems. To accompany the improved agility and speed of this tough gun platform, the Gallente oriented their new Navy Issue variant towards increased target acquisition at range.