Golan III Space Defense NovaGun
Production information
Manufacturer	Golan Arms Golan Construction Corp.[1]
Product line	Golan space defense platforms
Model	Golan III Space Defense NovaGun
Class	Space defense platform
Cost	39,435,000 credits[2]
Technical specifications
Length	2,600 meters[2]
Shielding	8000 SBD[1]
Hull	3040 RU[1]
Armament	Turbolaser batteries (50)[2] Proton torpedo launchers (24)[2] Tractor beam projectors (15)[3]
Complement	12+ starfighters[1]
Crew	Crew (880)[1] Gunners (228)[1]
Passengers	300 (troops)[1]
Cargo capacity	15,000 metric tons[2]
Consumables	3 months[2]
Usage
Role(s)	Planetary defense Traffic control Defense operations coordination
Era(s)	Rebellion era New Republic era New Jedi Order era
Affiliation	Galactic Empire New Republic Imperial Remnant Galactic Federation of Free Alliances

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The Golan III Space Defense NovaGun, also known simply as the Golan III, was the third space station in Golan Arms' series of space defense platforms.

CharacteristicsEdit

Built as a more powerful successor to the dangerous Golan II, the Golan III was larger and arguably better armed than an Imperial-class Star Destroyer. Just as the Golan II had stronger deflector shields and a sturdier hull than the Golan I, the Golan III had shields at least 25% stronger than a Golan II and a similar increase in hull durability.

They were armed with 50 turbolaser batteries, 24 proton torpedo launchers, and 15 tractor beam projectors, and had a hangar capable of holding at least 12 starfighters.

HistoryEdit

Golan III platforms were assigned to the most valuable locations in the galaxy. One notable use of Golan III platforms was their deployment as scanner stations in the Byss Security Zone, working in concert with Allegiance-class battlecruisers.

They were also stationed above many other valuable worlds, such as Zhar system, Coruscant and Muunilinst, remaining in use through the end of the Yuuzhan Vong War and beyond.

AppearancesEdit

• Rebel Force: Target
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• X-wing: Rogue Squadron
• X-wing: Wedge's Gamble
• X-wing: The Krytos Trap
• The Last Command (First appearance)
• X-wing: Isard's Revenge
• Dark Empire (Retcon)
• Specter of the Past
• Force Heretic I: Remnant
• Fury
• Conviction

SourcesEdit

• The Last Command Sourcebook
• The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
• The Far Orbit Project
• Starships of the Galaxy
•  Byss and the Deep Core on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links on Archive.org)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
•  Muunilinst in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)

Notes and referencesEdit