Kathol Protector

The Kathol Protector was an escort carrier in service to Moff Kentor Sarne in 8 ABY. The ship carried six starfighter squadrons, comprised of two TIE Bomber squadrons, and four TIE fighter squadrons. The Kathol Protector was also slightly modified; two of its laser cannon emplacements were replaced with two tractor beam projectors. The Kathol Protector also carried pathogenic munitions as part of its starfighter weapons arsenal.

Shortly after the liberation of Kal'Shebbol, the planet Kolatill overthrew its Imperial governor and declared its allegiance to the New Republic. The Kathol Protector launched a retailiatory strike, assaulting the capital city of Domaz with its TIE Bombers in a hit and fade attack. Several days later, the Kathol Protector returned to the planet, intent on launching a second strike using TIE Bombers armed with pathogenic weapons.

However, the New Republic corvette FarStar had responded to Kolatill's distress signal, and was in orbit of the planet. During the ensuing battle, the Kathol Protector's TIE Bombers were stopped by the combined starfighter forces of the FarStar and the Kolatill Defense Force. Despite this, the Kathol Protector was able to capture a shuttle carrying Captain Keleman Ciro before withdrawing from battle.