MC40a light cruiser
Production information
Manufacturer	Mon Calamari Shipyards[1]
Product line	Mon Calamari Star Cruisers
Model	MC40a light cruiser[1]
Class	Light Cruiser[1]
Technical specifications
Length	500–600 meters[1][2]
Maximum acceleration	4 MGLT/s[2]
MGLT	>60 MGLT[2]
Engine unit(s)	3 thrusters[2]
Shielding	1696 SBD[2]
Hull	800 RU[2]
Armament	Turbolaser turrets (14) Warhead launchers (2) Standard load: 25 concussion missiles each[2] Ion cannons (18) Heavy tractor beam projectors (6)
Complement	Starfighter squadron (1)[2]
Crew	Crewmen (3,723)[2] Gunners (35)
Passengers	650 troops[2]
Usage
Role(s)	Light cruiser[1] Carrier[2]
Era(s)	Rebellion era[2]
Affiliation	Alliance to Restore the Republic[1] Dimok[1] Galactic Alliance Remnant[3]

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The MC40a light cruiser or Mon Calamari Light Cruiser was a Mon Calamari Star Cruiser design.^[1]

CharacteristicsEdit

The MC40 was a small Rebel capital ship, larger than the Imperial Strike-class medium cruiser. It was equipped with powerful shields for a vessel of its size. Its three engines gave it a higher speed than the bigger MC80a Star Cruiser, and it was more maneuverable. The MC40 had a large, portside hangar and could carry one starfighter squadron.^[1]

HistoryEdit

The MC40 light cruiser was constructed some time prior to the Battle of Hoth.^[1] It saw heavy use in the year leading up to the Battle of Endor.^[2]

Ships of this kind accompanied larger vessels like the MC80 Star Cruiser.^[2]

Behind the scenesEdit

Interestingly, in Star Wars: TIE Fighter, the standard MC80 Mon Calamari Star Cruiser does not feature in any storyline missions, showing up in just two combat simulation missions. It is possible that the MC80 did not feature much because of balancing or performance issues.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: TIE Fighter (First appearance)
• Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• Balance Point (Possible appearance)
• Star Wars: Legacy—War 5

Notes and referencesEdit