Sloop (warship)

"However, one the day after the battle, a Corporate Sector Authority Fleet with one Victory I, one Escort Carrier, one Heavy Cruiser, two Sloops, two Gunboats, and a Transport entered the system."

- Alinda Solaris

A sloop was a type of warship used by the Corporate Sector Authority Picket Fleet. Ships with this designation were apparently less significant than Star Destroyer, carrier and cruiser designs, but larger than some smaller warships.

Appearances

 * Twin Stars of Kira, p. 21

Behind the scenes
In the real world, a sloop-of-war was a small warship, normally of British origin. The term had a long history, remaining in official use between 1699 and 1948.

In spite of its long history, the meaning of the "sloop" designation remained relatively constant, describing ships smaller than normal cruisers, used for trade protection, coastal work and colonial patrol. In Star Wars, such a designation is very appropriate for ships used by the Corporate Sector Authority Picket Fleet.