Liberator (Imperial I-class)

The Liberator, known as the Adjudicator  during its Imperial service, was an Imperial I-class Star Destroyer originally used by the Imperial Navy. On one occasion it was used to destroy a downed Star Destroyer to cover it up.

History
Yeoman Vimran Trell served as backup-chef on the Adjudicator, and so impressed Moff Renquet with his cooking, that Renquet requested the starship become the flagship of his sector fleet.

The Adjudicator fought in the First Battle of Gerrard V alongside the Relentless, and was later captured by the Rebel Alliance during the Battle of Endor, along with Accuser. Kept secret, Lando Calrissian and Ackbar later decided to refit the ships for use in stealth runs against Imperial warlords. They were sent to the Hast Shipyards, where they were refitted with improved weapons, sensors, hyperdrives, and improved gunnery systems. Following the Battle of the Hast Shipyards, however, the refurbishment of the ships took a back seat.

In 6.5 ABY, now renamed the Liberator, the vessel was used as a feint at Ord Mirit prior to the Second Battle of Borleias. In 10 ABY, it was commanded by Jedi Master Luke Skywalker until its destruction above Coruscant, as the planet was recaptured by the Empire. The ship crashed into Imperial City as result of damage sustained during the battle. Luke skillfully used the shields and repulsorlifts of the Star Destroyer to prevent the death of the crew.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Empire 28: Wreckage
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * X-wing: Rogue Squadron
 * ''X-wing: Wedge's Gamble
 * Dark Empire
 * Dark Empire