Ardent-class fast frigate
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| Ardent-class fast frigate | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
Ardent-class fast frigate[1] |
| Class | |
| Cost |
Not available for sale[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Hyperdrive rating |
Class 1 (Backup class 12)[1] |
| Hyperdrive system |
Equipped[3] |
| Shielding |
Lighter shielding than Pellaeon-class[4] |
| Hull |
Lighter armor than Pellaeon-class[4] |
| Targeting systems |
Equipped |
| Navigation system |
Navicomputer[1] |
| Armament |
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| Complement | |
| Crew |
1400[1] |
| Passengers |
200 (troops)[1] |
| Cargo capacity |
5000 tons[1] |
| Consumables |
1 year[1] |
| Usage | |
| Availability |
Military[1] |
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The Ardent-class fast frigate was a Kuat Drive Yards warship of the Fel Empire and Darth Krayt's Galactic Empire.
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[edit] Characteristics
The Ardent-class frigate was about one-fourth the size of the Pellaeon-class Star Destroyers. They were designed for rapid responses and sacrificed both shielding and armor to increase their speeds and weaponry.[4]
The class had a raised bridge section and three ion drives. They carried Nune-class Imperial shuttles. In overall appearance, the arrowhead-shaped vessels were reminicent of the century-old Acclamator-class.[4]
The frigate's weapons emplacements were reminiscent of past designs, with turbolaser batteries flanking the raised section on each side.
[edit] Usage
The fast frigates were used as quick-strike vehicles. A common Imperial tactic was to send several Ardent-class frigates into enemy picket lines to exploit weaknesses and open gaps for other warships. They depended on their impressive shields to allow them to survive. Despite them, they still suffered more damage than most ships in the fleet due to their aggressive tactics.
[edit] History
The Ardent-class was built several years before the Sith-Imperial War.[4] They were used for spearheading military actions and many officers gained fame commanding such vessels.[5]
An Ardent-class frigate carried Captain Mingo Bovark of Roan Fel's loyalists to the Wheel in 137 ABY, for a meeting with Admiral Gar Stazi of the Galactic Alliance Core Forces.[3]
At least nine Ardent-class frigates were part of the Outer Rim Third Fleet. Two of these were the Ironstar and the Verpine.[6]
The Ardent-class frigate Steadfast, part of the Coruscant Third Fleet loyal to Darth Krayt's Galactic Empire, was present at the Battle of Ralltiir. Commanded by Captain Vaclen Tor, the frigate would be the only Sith survivor of the battle.[7]
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Legacy 9: Trust Issues, Part 1 (First appearance)
- Star Wars Legacy: Indomitable
- Star Wars Legacy 36: Renegade
[edit] Sources
- Star Wars Legacy 11: Ghosts, Part 1 (Schematics page)
- Star Wars Legacy 0½
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Legacy Era Campaign Guide (First identified as Ardent-class fast frigate)
[edit] 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 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 Legacy Era Campaign Guide
- ↑ Star Wars Legacy 11: Ghosts, Part 1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Star Wars Legacy 9: Trust Issues, Part 1
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ Star Wars Legacy 0½
- ↑ Star Wars Legacy: Indomitable
- ↑ Star Wars Legacy 36: Renegade
