Although nearly unarmed, the craft can transport a small platoon of soldiers and deliver them into battle, but because of its lack of both armament and armour, it needs to be defended by larger ships at all times. If the hover boat manages to arrive to shore intact, the soldiers disembark, then the craft proceeds back to base to pick up another group of troops. Frequent comings and goings increases the Amphibion's exposure to enemy fire, but it is a relatively cheap asset to replace and losses are expected.