MarsGuard Meade Class Patrolboat Class History People of Mars have always had an odd fascination with American history, notably pre-20th century. They identified with them, as pioneers of a new world. This could explain why all the names from American antiquity. The Meade class patrolboat is actually named for Gen. George Meade of the Union Army, though not for his military exploits. He was originally in command of a group of mapmakers in the Union Army. He spent most of his time on the Great Lakes, naming one of his favorite spots on Lake Huron "Meade's Grove." (Note: This last part is true. There's a place at the tip of the thumb of Michigan that's is actually called Meade's Grove.) This patrolboat is a redesign of the BA medium gunboat. The ammo dependant weapons have been removed, and dual particle beams have been put in their place. As with all MarsGuard ships, dual unipulse cannons provide close-in protection. A total of eleven ships were completed, starting in 2263. Meade Class SCS