A-vek Iiluunu
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| A-vek Iiluunu | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
A-vek Iiluunu fighter carrier[1] |
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| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
800 meters[1] |
| Engine unit(s) | |
| Hyperdrive rating |
Class 3[1] |
| Shielding |
Dovin basals |
| Armament |
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| Crew |
320[1] |
| Passengers |
480[1] |
| Cargo capacity |
280 metric tons[1] |
| Consumables |
6 months[1] |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
Carrier |
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The A-vek Iiluunu was a Yuuzhan Vong capital ship used as a fighter carrier during the Yuuzhan Vong War.
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[edit] Characteristics
The A-vek Iiluunu fighter carrier appeared to be a flat, ovoid stone, from which protruded a number of spindly, branch-like appendages. Each of these projections was used to carry up to 144 coralskippers, 4 Yuuzhan Vong wings of 36 fighter each, the equivalent compliment of a New Republic Endurance-class fleet carrier.
Although the fighter carrier was armed with 20 yaret-kors and several dovin basal projectors, it was not designed as a warship. After releasing its starfighter wings into combat, the A-vek Iiluunu would retreat to the edge of the battlezone, providing support for the larger vessels.
It also served as a mothership for any returning fighters needing to be rejuvenated before heading back into the fray. At the end of a battle, the A-vek Iiluunu would recall its coralskippers, and any remaining fighters 'orphaned' from their original mothership.
The typical A-vek Iiluunu was 800 meters in length, requiring a crew of 320 to operate. The carrier could additionally accommodate 480 pilots and 280 metric tons of cargo.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Sources
- The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
[edit] Notes and references
