Broadside-class cruiser kdb-1

Broadside-class cruiser kdb-1 The Broadside-class cruiser kdb-1, also known as the Broadside-class corvette, was an Imperial warship developed by Kuat Drive Yards during the early days of the Galactic Civil War.

Designed for long-range engagements, this ship had unimpressive acceleration and maneuverability, light armor, two turbolasers, and launchers. Early models were armed with expensive diamond boron missiles that were effective against formations of tightly-packed ships. These were replaced by more economical concussion missiles in later models.

Due to its vulnerability to capital warships, it was almost never deployed without an escort.

Behind the scenes

 * This type of ship has many similarities to Demolisher, a Star Destroyer that appeared in the Star Wars: Droids episode "The Pirates of Tarnoonga". This would make sense, given that the game and the series are set in roughly the same time period.


 * There is great debate in the online community as to the actual size of the Broadside-class. While the StarWars.com Databank claims the vessel to be 500 meters long, analysis of the concept art made available by the game designers would support the ship's actual size as being more around 50-60 meters in length. This would be more in line with other light cruisers from the era like the Guardian-class light cruiser.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Empire at War