Assassin-class corvette
Production information
Manufacturer	Corellian Engineering Corporation
Model	Assassin-class corvette[1]
Class	Corvette
Cost	Not available for sale[1]
Technical specifications
Length	139.25 meters
Width	58.95 meters
Height/depth	16.97 meters
Hyperdrive rating	Class 2 (Backup class 8)[1]
Shielding	Rated 400 SBD
Hull	Rated 224 RU
Navigation system	Navigation computer[1]
Armament	Dual turbolaser turrets (6)[1] Proton torpedo launcher (1)[1] 10 proton torpedoes[1] Quad laser Cannon (2)
Crew	60 to 150 depending on configuration[1]
Passengers	60[1]
Cargo capacity	2,100 tons[1]
Consumables	1 year[1]
Usage
Availability	Military[1]
Role(s)	Corvette System patrol craft Rapid strike craft Priority cargo transport
Era(s)	Rebellion era[1] Legacy era
Affiliation	Galactic Empire[1] Alliance to Restore the Republic Imperial Remnant

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The Assassin-class corvette, better known as the modified corvette, was a small warship first produced some time before the Battle of Hoth and used primarily by the Imperial Navy.

CharacteristicsEdit

Designed as a more militarized successor to the famous CR90 corvette, the Assassin-class shared the familiar "hammerhead" styling, but it was more streamlined for greater hull strength.

In addition to a stronger hull, the Assassin had more resilient shields and heavier firepower.

Though it shared a similar 4-3-4 engine layout, it had eight large outer engines and three small inner engines as opposed to the CR90's eleven nearly identical engines.

HistoryEdit

The Assassin-class was used alongside the CR90 in system patrol squadrons to repel pirates and Rebel attacks on convoys and space stations. It was also used by the Rebels in hit-and-fade operations and by several groups as a transport for high-priority cargo and personnel.

The traitorous Imperial Grand Admiral Demetrius Zaarin used Assassin-class corvettes in many of his attacks on loyal Imperial forces. He had at least twenty-five of these corvettes under his command during his treachery.

In 40 ABY, a number of Assassins were used in Daala's Maw Irregular Fleet.

Behind the scenesEdit

Assassin-class corvettes first appeared in the game Star Wars: X-wing, though the ship was identified in tactical displays and in the ship database as simply "Modified Corvette". Although named and mentioned as such, the actual polygon model used for the mission was of a regular CR90 corvette. The sequels, however, feature a properly original exclusive design. Fandom often refers to the Assassin-class corvette as the CR90a.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: X-wing (First appearance)
• Star Wars: TIE Fighter
• Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• Revelation

SourcesEdit

• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide

Notes and referencesEdit