Helmsman (battlecruiser)

This enormous vessel was commanded by Admiral Giel and served as his flagship, sometime in the year preceding the Battle of Endor.

It was used to transport the bizarre Teezl creature to Coruscant, where it would be installed and used to coordinate the entire Imperial Starfleet. One of the largest fleets ever assembled by the Empire accompanied the flagship on its long journey, but failed to prevent an attack by the Rebel Alliance which resulted in the partial destruction of Giel´s ship and the death of the creature.

It is unknown what later became of the vessel and if there were more ships of this class, but an accompanying carrier did appear to be manufactured by the same company.

Behind the Scenes
Early concept art for the Executor was used as inspiration for Giel´s ship, including copying at least one picture to use as a frame in the comic.

Due to the hammerhead-bridge area, there is some speculation that the Corellian Engineering Corporation was behind the vessel´s construction, as well as a similar-looking carrier class. However, no official information has ever shed light on the subject.

Appearances

 * Marvel Star Wars 60
 * Marvel Star Wars 61