Changes: Star Galleon-class frigate

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Star Galleon-class frigate

Production information

Manufacturer

Kuat Drive Yards^[1]

Model

Star Galleon-class frigate^[1]

Cost

17,503,500 credits^[2]

Technical specifications

Length

300 meters

Hyperdrive rating

Class 2.0^[1]
Backup Class 15^[1]

Shielding

Rated 320 SBD^[3]

Hull

Rated 228 RU^[3]

Armament

10 turbolasers (5 on each side)
1 forward concussion missile launcher
- 16 heavy concussion missiles^[1]

Crew

130^[3]
20 gunners

Minimum crew

50

Passengers

300 troops^[1]

Cargo capacity

100,000 metric tons^[1]

Consumables

6 months^[1]

Other systems

Hyperdrive-equipped cargo bay

Usage

Role(s)

Cargo/escort frigate

Affiliation

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The Star Galleon-class frigate was an armed cargo freighter and escort frigate used by the Imperial Navy. The Star Galleon-class was manufactured by Kuat Drive Yards.

Characteristics

The Star Galleon-class frigate was another Imperial success for Kuat. Even if an attacker was able to withstand a Star Galleon-class ship's concussion missile launchers and ten turbolasers, or break through its shields, it was difficult to steal its cargo. The interior contained sophisticated anti-intruder defenses, and was defended by a ship's complement of up to three hundred troopers.

As a last resort, the cargo hold could actually be detached, and sent into hyperspace as a separate vessel, similar to an escape pod. A built-in homing device allowed Imperial agents to track the cargo hold as it automatically jumped at random through hyperspace.

History

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A doomed Star galleon ejects its cargo pod

Despite the promise of safety and security in the Galactic Empire, Imperial freighters were being attacked or stolen at an alarming rate. In response to the loss of numerous cargo shipments from pirate and Rebel attacks, the Empire decided to develop a capital ship combining sophisticated weaponry and shields with a 100,000 ton cargo capacity. Essentially, the Star Galleon-class was a transport that could act as its own escort.

Despite being of an Imperial design, several Star Galleons saw usage with independent civilian shipping companies. One stolen vessel, named Robber Baron, served as the flagship of the fearsome Poss'Nomin star pirate Reginald Barkbone, who infamously flew his ship through the Fire Rings of Fornax to evade pursuit by the Loronar navy.