Ranger-class gunship

Ranger-class gunship The Ranger-class gunship was a type of gunship used by the New Republic Defense Fleet during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion.

Characteristics
Following the Pellaeon–Gavrisom Treaty, the New Republic Defense Fleet began to focus its efforts on eradicating pirate and smuggler threats in the Outer Rim Territories. As such, the Fleet required a vessel capable of engaging small to mid-sized starships while matching the speed of outlaw vessels. The Ranger-class was, designed to fill that role specifically, and proved effective with its powerful turbolaser cannons and "hi-track" quad laser batteries. The design principles were based on the Lancer-class frigate.

History
The class first saw action against the Yuuzhan Vong over the planet Helska, where six of the gunships were deployed with Rejuvenator. The ships were also notable for their role in the First Battle of Ord Mantell, where around five of the vessels were instrumental in repelling a Yuuzhan Vong attack.

Ranger-class gunships were exceptional in their role, as demonstrated by the ability of two gunships to hold off hundreds of coralskippers in the Second Battle of Helska.

Appearances

 * Vector Prime
 * Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial
 * The Final Prophecy