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The VT-49 Decimator was a heavily armed Imperial transport that had gone through many revisions and modifications, making it one of the galaxy's more feared Imperial warships.
History
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VT-49 multi-angle view
Decimators were used as either long-range reconnaissance units or picket ships stationed along the perimeter of Imperial fleets. Vessels of this class were also used to break through enemy blockades to deploy raiding parties.
The command of a VT-49 was a point of accomplishment and pride for the middle ranks of the Imperial Navy. It was usually seen as a stepping stone on the path towards command of a capital ship.
In 0 BBY,[3] the mercenary Rianna Saren stole a VT-49 from the Death Star to go to Danuta.[4]
Behind the scenesEdit
The designers of the VT-49 Decimator have stated that the ship was created as an "evil" Imperial version of the Millennium Falcon.[5] The sounds of the VT-49 Decimator were created by Lead Audio Designer Todd Davies using the Millennium Falcon as a reference.[6]
AppearancesEdit
- Star Wars: Lethal Alliance
- Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed (First appearance)
SourcesEdit
- Ships: VT-49 Decimator on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup links)
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Star Wars: The Card Game – Balance of the Force (Card: Repair and Refurbish) (Picture only)
- "Blaster"—Star Wars Insider 152
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack (Card: Captain Oicunn—VT-49 Decimator)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack (Card: Commander Kenkirk—VT-49 Decimator)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack (Card: Dauntless)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack (Card: Patrol Leader—VT-49 Decimator)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack (Card: Rear Admiral Chiraneau—VT-49 Decimator)
- Fly Casual
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Fly Casual, p.55
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- ↑ The theft of the Death Star plans takes place just prior to the Battle of Yavin, which The Essential Reader's Companion places in 0 BBY.
- ↑ Star Wars: Lethal Alliance Nintendo DS version
- ↑ Senior Artist Andrew Collins on http://pc.ign.com/articles/557/557592p1.html
- ↑ Behind the scenes: Music and sound effects on the Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Adventures bonus DVD
