Star Destroyer/Legends

Star Destroyer was a nickname given to large, dagger-shaped capital ships. These ships were almost always seen in the service of the Galactic Empire. The name was also used to describe the function of certain ship-classes, like the often seen Imperial-class, categorized as a destroyer.

The prefix 'Star', separated the larger shipclasses of the galactic ruling body from other fleets and warships, and helped signify their power.

In rough chronological order, the following designs of Star Destroyers were produced:


 * Victory-class Star Destroyer
 * Venator-class Star Destroyer
 * Imperial-class Star Destroyer (also known as Imperator-class)
 * Tector-class Star Destroyer
 * Allegiance-class Star Destroyer (also known as Allegiance class Super Star Destroyer)
 * Executor-class Star Dreadnought (also known as Super Star Destroyer and Executor class Super Star Destroyer)
 * Sovereign-class Star Dreadnought
 * Eclipse-class Star Dreadnought
 * Republic-class Star Destroyer
 * Nebula-class Star Destroyer (also known as Defender-class)

The Republican predecessor of the Star Destroyer, the Acclamator-class assault ship, first saw action in the Clone Wars. It is not normally considered a Star Destroyer.

In addition, Kuat Drive Yards produced several designs with the dagger aesthetic prior to the outbreak of the Clone Wars, but many of these ships lacked the range for any operations outside sector defense. Some examples include the Mandator-class Star Dreadnought, the Procurator-class Star Battlecruiser, and the Praetor-class Star Battlecruiser.

Other ships that appeared similar to Star Destroyers are Imperial Communications Ships, which featured multi-bridged towers.

The Imperial, Executor, Tector and "Comm Ship" designs were produced by Kuat Drive Yards; the Eclipse and Sovereign projects appear to have been constructed directly by Imperial government yards near Byss. The Victory, Republic and Nebula designs were produced by competitors of KDY and are generally considered to be of similar lineage.