MC30c frigate

MC30c frigate The MC30c frigate was a Mon Calamari warship used by the Rebel Alliance during the Galactic Civil War.

Characteristics
It was considered one of the most powerful mid-level ships used in the war. MC30c frigates utilized proton torpedoes to bombard larger enemy starships in combat. In addition to this, it was also one of the fastest ships of its class.



The only drawback of the ship was that it didn't have shields. The weapons it carried were strong enough to take out most capital ships, but if heavy fire was concentrated on the frigate, it would likely be destroyed.

It was also apparently common for these vessels to utilize cluster bombs that would damage enemy targets around the frigate. The cluster bombs were intended as a last defense againts fighters and bombers. They were very effective in taking out large groups of them.

Whether this was part of the ship's original weapon complement, as most Mon Calamari ships were originally made for civilian purposes, or something introduced to fight the Galactic Empire, is unknown.

Behind the scenes


The class was based on concept art made of Mon Calamari Star Cruisers for the production of Return of the Jedi.

This design bore heavy resemblance to the Gallofree Yards GR-75 medium transports seen in The Empire Strikes Back and the Recusant-class light destroyer seen in Revenge of the Sith. It might have been intended to share designers with them before the concept artists went in a different direction.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption