MC90 Star Cruiser

MC90 Star Cruiser The MC90 Star Cruiser was a warship class designed by the Mon Calamari for the New Republic.

Characteristics
Produced in the Mon Calamari Shipyards, the Sluis Van Shipyards, and the Hast Shipyards, the MC90 was the first Mon Calamari Star Cruiser designed specifically as a warship. Its focus on heavy weapons and large hangars showed a realistic assessment of the firepower required to challenge Imperial-class Star Destroyers.

Controls and displays onboard the ship were designed for compatibility with most major species, allowing for officers other than Mon Calamari to pilot the vessels. The command center was a clear bubble in the center of the ship, giving the bridge officers a vision of the area below as well as above.

Admiral Ackbar was not pleased with the choice of constructing the bridge this way; he argued that it was too much of a weak spot that the Imperial forces could exploit.

History
The MC90 represented a number of firsts that highlight the shifting military strategy of the New Republic that would eventually culminate in the New Class program.

The first MC90, Defiance, was completed shortly before the First Battle of Mon Calamari.

The MC90 became one of the most powerful warships in the arsenal of the New Republic Defense Fleet, often serving a as flagships for fleets and task forces. Due to the tremendous value of the vessels, most were stationed in the Core Worlds.

These powerful warships remained the pinnacle of Mon Calamari ship building until the advent of the Mediator-class battle cruiser.

Known ships

 * Defiance
 * Galactic Voyager
 * Startide
 * Yavin

Behind the scenes



 * The first image of a MC90, which can be seen at the top of this page, has a striking resemblance to concept art of a Mon Calamari cruiser found in the Star Wars Sourcebook.

Appearances

 * Dark Empire
 * Dark Apprentice
 * Champions of the Force
 * Darksaber
 * The New Rebellion