The Monolith is the largest non-combat JumpShip ever built. The 750-meter craft is also the most expensive, and so is only operated by major concerns of the Successor States or Clans. The newest version of the ship was first built in 3095 by the Taurians on Panpour. Still rare, it spawned duplicates in the other two known factories that build them and the Monolith is slowly beginning to take up its new place in the Human Sphere.
         The Monolith has a unique docking system that consists of nine standard docking collars mounted on arms. These docking arms are arranged in three groups that form rings around the Monolith's cargo section. These arms enable the Monolith to accommodate even the largest DropShips.
         The Monolith's extensive command center is equipped with the latest communication, analysis and simulation equipment. As a result of this superb facility, many Monoliths serve as flagships for invasion fleets and coordinate operations until command is passed to a DropShip in orbit around the target world.
         The Monolith also carries a number of additional fuel tanks used to fuel DropShips and fighters on extended campaigns. These extra tanks, along with the vessel's massive cargo bays, make it an ideal base of operations for military use. The heavy weapons grid, including a naval laser, and thick armor plates, make it effective for any valuable cargo, and some interstellar corporations have begun to use them to ensure secure shipping. In addition to the weapons and armor, it carries six small craft, usually 2 fighters and four shuttles.