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The MC-series star cruiser, or simply the Mon Calamari cruiser, was a series of starships that were produced by Mon Calamari Shipyards. The ships were known for their organic-looking, bulbous shape. Many MC-series Star Cruisers were used as part of the Rebel Alliance, and were their main capital ships.[1] After the Battle of Yavin, Han Solo, Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker went to Mon Cala to convince the Mon Calamari to donate their fleet to the rebel cause. After seeing the broadcast of the death of their king, the Mon Calamari mutinied against the Galactic Empire and joined the Rebel Alliance.[7] During the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance fielded a number of similar Mon Calamari cruisers to Home One in an attempt to conceal the identity of Admiral Gial Ackbar's command ship.[8]
Mon Cala city's skyscrapers were essentially landed and docked MC starship designs.[9]
Description[]
The MC-series star cruiser was a line of Mon Calamari starships that were manufactured by Mon Calamari Shipyards. Members of the MC-series were characterized for a bulbous and organic-looking design.[1] Ships of the series ranged from frigates, to light cruisers,[2] to star cruisers,[1] and to heavy cruisers.[10]
MC30C Frigate[]
Main article: The 380 meter-long[11] MC30C frigate was a class of fast-attack frigate that were originally city-ships but were retrofitted for warfare. The MC30C was considered one of the most powerful mid-level warships within the Alliance to Restore the Republic, and was one of the fastest vessels produced by Mon Calamari Shipyards.[12] The frigates participated in the Galactic Civil War against the Galactic Empire, taking part in battles such as the Battle of Xorrn[13] and the Battle of Jakku under the New Republic.[14]
MC40a Light Cruiser[]
The MC40a light cruiser, measuring at 500 to 600 meters,[11] was another product of the MC-series from Mon Calamari Shipyards. The MC40A was built to be a versatile and well-rounded vessel, having the capability of serving as the command ship of a small attack fleet, as well as supporting special forces operations, diplomatic escort, starfighter base of operations, and an all-around fleet support ship.[12]
MC75 Star Cruiser and variants[]
The MC75 Star Cruisers were originally Mon Calamari city-ships that were used as passenger liners and civilian transport before being converted into combat vessels for the Rebel Alliance. 1,204.44 meters long,[15] the MC75 Star Cruiser was the first true command ship for the Alliance and boasted battleship hulls, dozens of weapons, and redundant deflector shields.[12] The MC75 was characterized by a large ventral outrigger fin that held the bridge.[15] The MC75 Star Cruiser was among the first vessels to be retrofitted by the Alliance, with the Rebel Alliance Navy's flagship being the MC75 Profundity. The Profundity participated in the Battle of Scarif,[16] and other examples of the MC75 were the Accordance,[17] the Aspiration,[18] the Silver Coronet, and the Temperance.[19] MC75 Star Cruiser participated in engagements such as a battle above Cianap,[20] the Assault on the Mako-Ta Space Docks,[21] a battle in the Hosnian system,[17] and the scouring of Mon Cala as part of the New Republic Defense Fleet.[19]
An MC75 Star Cruiser.
There were multiple variants of the MC75, including the MC75 Armored Cruiser[22] and the MC75 Ordnance Cruiser.[23] Additionally, there was the MC75B Star Cruiser, which differentiated in not having the outrigger ventral fin but rather large horizontal masts at the rear and an additional module near the engines.[24]
There was also the MC75C Star Cruiser,[24] which also lacked the ventral outrigger fin and was instead placed on the dorsal hull at the rear of the cruiser. Another MC75 warship lacked the fin, and was rather designed with a large ridge at the center-rear of the ship, with a module placed on top. A fourth variation also differed from the base MC75 Star Cruiser by having two sets of horizontal masts, one large set at the midship and a second smaller set towards the aft. This variation had multiple modules throughout its hull.[25]
MC80 Star Cruiser[]
The MC80 Star Cruiser was a line of heavy cruisers of which there were two main types, the MC80 Liberty Type Heavy Star Cruiser and the MC80A Home One Type Heavy Star Cruiser. Of the two, the MC80 Liberty cruiser was the standard ship of the line,[26][12] although a wingless variant of the vessel also existed.[27]
MC85 Star Cruiser[]
An MC85 Star Cruiser.
The MC85 Star Cruiser was a 3,438.37 meters long heavy Star Cruiser jointly manufactured by the Mon Calamari Shipyards and the Corellian Engineering Corporation.[28] Created for service in the New Republic Defense Fleet, the MC85's interior was designed to be more amenable to non-amphibious crew members than previous MC-series.[28] Due to being constructed after the New Republic's Military Disarmament Act was enacted, MC85 was designed to be a highly automated ship, able to operate at full capacity with only skeleton crews; the vessel also was equipped with a minimal amount of weaponry, but compensated for this with extra powerful deflector shields.[29] One MC85, the Raddus, served as the flagship of the Resistance navy until it was destroyed in the Battle of Oetchi.[30]
Appearances[]
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 88 (Secrets of Spaceflight: Fleet Tactics – The Basics)- Star Wars: Destiny — Awakenings (Card: Admiral Ackbar) (backup link) (Picture only)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 37 (Databank A-Z: Luggabeast–Malakili)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 39 (Databank A-Z: Kwazel Maw–Sly Moore) (First identified as MC-series star cruiser)
- Star Wars Bust Collection 1 (Star Wars Universe: Darth Vader) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Resistance Bomber Book and 3D Wood Model
- Star Wars: Build Your Own X-Wing 62 (Starfighter Aces: R2-D2 – Going Solo)
- Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection (Picture only)
- "Republic, Rebel, and Resistance Starfighters" — Star Wars Encyclopedia (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10
Star Wars Helmet Collection 39 (Databank A-Z: Kwazel Maw — Sly Moore)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
"Starships of the First Order and the Resistance" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Star Wars: Armada — Profundity Expansion Pack (Card: Mon Calamari Exodus Fleet)
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 Every Ship in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy | Star Wars By the Numbers on the official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars (2015) 48
- ↑ Star Wars Battlefront II
- ↑ Star Wars (2015) 49
- ↑ Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 88 (Secrets of Spaceflight: Fleet Tactics – The Basics)
- ↑ Water War Trivia Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Last Jedi: The Visual Dictionary
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Starships of the Empire and the Rebellion" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Starships and Speeders
- ↑ Friends Like These
- ↑ Victory's Price
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ Star Wars: The Rebel Files
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 The Temperance in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Armada — Profundity Expansion Pack (Card: Aspiration)
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Star Wars: Squadrons
- ↑ Vader - Dark Visions 1
- ↑ Star Wars (2015) 50
- ↑ Star Wars: Armada — Profundity Expansion Pack (Card: MC75 Armored Cruiser)
- ↑ Star Wars: Armada — Profundity Expansion Pack (Card: MC75 Ordnance Cruiser)
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Every Ship in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy | Star Wars By the Numbers on the official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 24 (Starship Fact File: Mon Calamari Star Cruiser)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Incredible Cross-Sections
- ↑ Star Wars: Battles that Changed the Galaxy
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi
