The Majestic-class heavy cruiser was a compact but powerful warship built under the New Republic's New Class Modernization Program.

Contents 1 Characteristics 2 Known ships 3 Behind the scenes 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 Notes and references 7 External links

CharacteristicsEdit

With 30 heavy turbolaser cannons, 20 laser cannons, 20 ion cannons, 8 concussion missile tubes, 4 tractor beam projectors, and more than 20 antimissile octets, these ships were capable of engaging both enemy capital ships and starfighters. Majestic-class heavy cruisers were incredibly durable; their thick armor and shields were equal to the previous generation of Imperial-class Star Destroyers.

These ships were equipped with fast Class 0.95 hyperdrives, capable for 90-second spin-up times.^[1] They carried a crew of 4,050; 640 troops; and enough consumables for 5 months of operation. Following New Class practice, the basic hull design of the Majestic-class heavy cruiser was derived from that of the Defender-class assault carrier.

Although far smaller than Imperial-class ships, and carrying a smaller number of heavy guns, Majestic-class cruisers were nevertheless designed to be able to take on Star Destroyers one-on-one. The secret of this capability laid in improved gunnery systems that allow them to hit their target far more accurately at longer range, coupled with increased speed and maneuverability that enabled them to prevent the enemy closing the distance.

This had the effect of allowing them to land far more shots on an Imperial-class Star Destroyer in a long-range duel than their target could answer accurately with; the Imperial ship had to try to close to medium range to score as many hits on a Majestic.

Known shipsEdit

• Gallant
• Illustrious
• Indomitable
• Liberty
• Mandjur
• Stalwart
• Vigilant

Behind the scenesEdit

The only official image of the Majestic-class heavy cruiser is found in the RPG sourcebook Cracken's Threat Dossier, but the image looks nothing like that of the Defender-class carrier, which is supposed to be built on the same hull, according to the Black Fleet Crisis novels, on which Cracken's Threat Dossier is based. Because of this, many fans believe that this picture cannot be an accurate representation of the ship. In the Black Fleet Crisis novels, ships of this class are called battlecruisers.

AppearancesEdit

• Shield of Lies (First appearance)
• Tyrant's Test

SourcesEdit

•  Cracken's Threat Dossier (First identified as Majestic-class heavy cruiser)
• The New Essential Chronology
• "25 Years of Return of the Jedi!"—Star Wars Insider 105
•  Galaxy at War (Mentioned only)
• The Essential Guide to Warfare

Notes and referencesEdit

External linksEdit

• Black Fleet Crisis FAQ by Michael P. Kube-McDowell

New Class Modernization Program Starship Classifications
Transports Hajen-class fleet tender Scouts Ferret-class reconnaissance vessel · Prowler-class reconnaissance vessel Carriers Defender-class assault carrier · Endurance-class fleet carrier Corvettes Agave-class picket ship · Warrior-class gunship Frigates Belarus-class medium cruiser · Corona-class frigate · Sacheen-class light escort Destroyers Nebula-class Star Destroyer · Republic-class Star Destroyer Cruisers Majestic-class heavy cruiser · MC90 Star Cruiser
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