Sovereign battlecruisers can also tactical jump from the start, unlike the other Horner ships which require research to do so. Sovereign battlecruisers can switch between the two modes to cater to different enemy types, making them more versatile than standard battlecruisers.
They can be upgraded to change its weapons to a burst weapon, dealing heavy damage to larger targets like buildings, hybrids and other high value key targets with a reasonable rate of fire for a large weapon. With their ATX laser batteries equipped, they can fire while moving. They are tougher than regular battlecruisers, and can be called down from the Dominion starport anywhere there's vision. Sovereign Battlecruisers are exclusive to Matt Horner in Co-op Missions. The Sovereign battlecruiser can move and attack simultaneously while using the ATX laser battery