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There were ten of these new craft, constructed from a total of four modular superstructures. Two different vessels were made from each superstructure. See Star Wars Ship Names for ''Republic'', ''Defender'', and ''Nebula''-classes Star Destroyer s. NEW REPUBLIC STAR DESTROYERS ''Republic''-class Star Destroyer The ''Republic''-class Star Destroyer is 1,250 meters long, and were operated by 8,168 officers and crewmen, and carried a contingent of 3,200 troopers. They possess forty heavy turbolaser batteries, forty heavy turbolasers, twenty ion cannons, ten tractor beam projectors, and half a wing of starfighters. Their greatest advantage lies in their cost: two ''Republic''-classes can be made in the cost to produce a ''Imperator''-class. The firepower of this warship is also slightly greater than the ''Imperator''-class. However, its armor is slightly less, the shielding is the same, and it has less firepower than the smaller ''Defender''- and ''Nebula''-classes. ''Defender''-class Star Destroyer The ''Defender'' class is a Republic Engineering Corporation design that saw limited production until the Yuuzhan Vong invasion. They are 1,040 meters long, sharing an identical superstructure with the ''Endurance'' and ''Nebula'' vessels. This allowed for increased production, and the ability to swap sections between these three ships. They have a crew of 6,795 officers and crewmen, and can hold 1,600 soldiers. Even then, they have a respectable forty heavy turbolaser batteries, forty heavy turbolaser cannons, twenty ion cannons, eight concussion missile tubes, and five starfighter squadrons (sixty fighters). However, their greatest asset lies in their heavy armor and shielding. Their deflector shielding is twice as strong as those of a far larger ''Imperator''-class. It would take a highly concentrated barrage from several older vessels to break through the defenses of the ''Defender''-class Star Destroyer. ''Nebula''-class Star Destroyer These new Star Destroyers were also 1,040 meters long, "design brothers" of the ''Endurance'' and ''Defender''-classes. Examples are the ''Yakez'' (destroyed over N'zoth during the Black Fleet Crisis by two Yevethan thrustships) and the ''Brilliant'' (which shaded the Yevethan thrustship ''Aramadia''). They have forty heavy turbolaser batteries, forty heavy turbolaser cannons, twenty ion cannons, eight concussion missile tubes, eight tractor beam projectors, and three starfighter squadrons. They were used in the defense fleets of provincial New Republic governments, involved with the Bothans, Diamala, and Ishori. During the first few months of the Vuuzhan Vong War, ''Nebula''-classes were produced more at Fondor, Kuat, and other locations. However, the Senate called for all of these Star Destroyers to be equipped hyperwave inertial momentum sustainers, and thirty newly produced ''Nebula''-class Star Destroyers were recalled to Fondor. When the Vuuzhan Vong destroyed Fondor, the popularity of these warships decreased, and with the rising prominence of the ''Imperator''-class, which sported half a wing more of fighters and heavier firepower, it is likely that the ''Nebula''-class has become rare in the Galactic Alliance. ''ENDURANCE''-CLASS FLEET CARRIER These heavy carriers were 1,040 meters long. Notable vessels of the class are the ''Endurance'' (destroyed by an SSD attack and all fighters onboard lost), ''Intrepid'' (flagship of General A'baht, New Republic Fifth Fleet during the Black Fleet Crisis), ''Ballarat'' (destroyed over N'zoth), and the ''Venture''. They carry at least three squadrons (three dozen) E-wing s and X-wing s typically. ''MAJESTIC''-CLASS HEAVY CRUISER These heavy cruisers are 700 meters long and are the core of any small New Republic naval force. They possess 20 antimissile octets, amongst other heavy weapons. Notable ships of the class are the ''Indomitable'' (engaged in battle during BFC over ICL-905, victorious in objective), ''Resolve'', ''Gallant'', ''Illustrious'', ''Liberty'', ''Phalanx'', ''Stalwart'', ''Mandjur'' (heavily damaged over N'zoth), and ''Vigilant''. They also carry 3 fighter squadrons: typically at least a K-wing heavy bomber and an E-wing interceptor squadron each. ''DEFENDER''-CLASS ASSAULT CARRIER These carriers are 700 meters long. Notable ships of the class are ''Repulse'' and ''Shield''. ''HAJEN''-CLASS FLEET TENDER These vessels are 350 meters long and have a crew of six. An example is the ''Ahazi'', which was destroyed over Bessimmir by a hyperdrive error. ''SACHEEN''-CLASS LIGHT ESCORT These ships are structural twins to the ''Hajen''-class, and examples are the ''Trenchant'', ''Kettemoor'', and the ''Stendaff''. ''WARRIOR''-CLASS GUNSHIP These gunships are 190 meters long, and are the fastest vessels in the New Class program. They are normally grouped as light escorts with the ''Majestic''-class cruisers. Examples are the ''Marauder'' and the ''Vanguard'' (destroyed over ICL-905 during BFC by Yevethan thrustships). They are armed with turbolaser batteries and CM-9 concussion missile launchers. ''AGAVE''-CLASS PICKET SHIP These vessels are structural twins to the ''Warrior''-class gunships and examples are the ''Pran'', ''Kauri'', ''Folna'' (scoutec ILC-905 during BFC), and ''Nagwa''. They are light ships not suited for even moderate fighting that are used for recon. They act as forward scouts for small New Republic naval units. |
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