Wraith cruiser

Wraith cruisers are vessels that are used by the Wraith that function as escorts for hive-ships.

Overview
They do not appear to carry as many darts as a hive ship and internal security is relatively minimal when compared to a hive ship. Hive ships appear to be able to carry cruisers through hyperspace, but the vessels are capable of achieving hyperspace travel on their own.

Dart bay
Similar to the massive Hive ships, the Cruisers were capable of carrying a compliment of Darts which they released in combat engagements. Colonel John Sheppard used a cloaked Puddle Jumper to enter the Dart bay of Michael Kenmore's cruiser in order to rescue Teyla Emmagan.

In some cases where the Cruiser faces destruction, then the Darts from the bay are launched in an attempt to board the enemy ship.

Hyperdrive
The Wraith hyperdrive was unique as it appeared to be suspended from the cieling of the vessel. Several terminals lay on the ground floor where crewmen tended to the controls. Typically, three crewmen were all that was required to maintain the hyperdrive.

Michael Kenmore's cruiser's hyperdrive was damaged by the Daedalus's plasma beam weapons. However, the repairs were completed quickly until John Sheppard used explosives to destroy the hyperdrive.

Known cruisers

 * Michael's cruiser