Queen of Empire

Queen of Empire was a luxury liner that belonged to Haj Shipping Lines. At two kilometers long it could carry approximately 5000 passengers. Equipped especially for the upper echelons of society, the Queen of Empire had all the ammenities avaliable for beings of wealth, including lavish casinos, exercise rooms, day spas, shopping areas, and exotic restaurants. It's nightclubs featured many famous bands, including the Raghja orchestra-band called Umjing Baab and His Swinging Trio.

An unfortunate stigma was associated with the Queen of Empire since it had been raided several times by pirates and even warriors of the Yuuzhan Vong during its long history navigating the space lanes. Some have referred to the vessel as being jinxed or cursed.

At approximately 2 BBY, Commander Bria Tharen was using the luxury liner as transport from her rebel cell on Corellia to Nal Hutta where she hoped to enlist aid from some of the Hutt lords in fighting the Empire. It was then that Boba Fett captured her and was ready to transport her back to Teroenza who had offered the bounty on her head. Fortunately for her and Lando Calrissian who had gotten mixed up in the mess when she asked Bria out for a dance, the pirate Drea Renthal had knocked the liner out of hyperspace between Corellia and its layover at Gyndine by dragging a massive asteroid through the Queen of Empire's path. When her pirates raided the vessel, they encountered Boba Fett and his two captives and convinced the bounty hunter to let them go by paying off the 100,000 credit bounty using money they had acquired from raiding the vessel.

The vessel was also stopped during the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy.

Queen of Empire had a sister ship also produced by Haj Shipping Lines. It was named Star of Empire.

Appearances

 * Rebel Dawn
 * Hero's Trial