MC80B Star Cruiser

MC80B Star Cruiser The MC80B Star Cruiser was a Mon Calamari warship produced for the fledgeling New Republic fleet. The first ship of this line was Mon Remonda, which entered service approximately a year and a half after the Battle of Endor. These capable ships led the forces of the New Republic during its formative years.

Characteristics
An interim design, the MC80B was an improvement over the original MC80. The MC80B had a much more heaviy reinforced hull, and featured multiple backup shield generators. Built for durability, these ships were able to withstand heavy damage while blasting through the more limited shielding of Imperial ships.

Like the MC80, the MC80B was armed with forty-eight turbolasers and twenty ion cannons. These weapons were linked in banks of twelve and five respectively, allowing the MC80B to easily concentrate its fire upon a single target. The MC80B cruiser carried four starfighter squadrons. Later ships in this line were refitted to hold up to eight squadrons.

Like the MC80, and unlike the MC90 Star Cruisers that would come nearly four years later, the MC80B was not designed to accommodate different species. Holographic displays and monitors were optimized for Mon Calamari vision, and some controls required movements that were nearly impossible for Humans to perform.

The MC80B would continue to serve in the New Republic Navy throughout the Yuuzhan Vong War. When the government transitioned into the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances, the vessel continued to see frontline use.

Known ships

 * Allegiant
 * Mon Adapyne
 * Mon Remonda

Appearances

 * X-wing: Iron Fist
 * X-wing: Solo Command
 * The Courtship of Princess Leia
 * Destiny's Way
 * The Unifying Force