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The '''''Munificent''-class star frigate''',<ref name="ROTSICS" /> commonly referred to as the '''Banking Clan frigate''',<ref name="Databank">{{DB|starship|bankingclanfrigate|Banking Clan communications frigate}}</ref> was a [[warship]] used by the [[InterGalactic Banking Clan]] and by extension the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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The '''''Munificent''-class star frigate''',<ref name="ROTSICS" /> commonly referred to as the '''Banking Clan frigate'''<ref name="Databank">{{DB|starship|bankingclanfrigate|Banking Clan communications frigate}}</ref> or the '''Banking Clan comms ship''',<ref name="SW:BFII" /> was a [[Warship/Legends|warship]] used by the [[InterGalactic Banking Clan/Legends|InterGalactic Banking Clan]] and by extension the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems/Legends|Confederacy of Independent Systems]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
 
==Characteristics==
  
==Characteristics==
 
===Dimensions===
  
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[[File:Bankingclanfrigate.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Profile view of a ''Munificent''-class frigate]]
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[[File:BankingClanFrigate-WSMI.png|thumb|left|250px|Profile view of a ''Munificent''-class frigate]]
   
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The ''Munificent''-class was 825 meters in length and had a skeletal look, owing to the fact that these ships required a small crew to operate and were not designed to be [[carrier]]s. Along the longitudinal spines of the ship ran [[tensor field]]s and the [[inertial compensator]] that helped maintain the structural integrity of the vessel.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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The ''Munificent''-class was 825 [[Imperial standard meter|meters]] in length and had a skeletal look, owing to the fact that these ships required a small crew to operate and were not designed to be [[Carrier/Legends|carriers]]. Along the longitudinal spines of the ship ran [[Tensor field/Legends|tensor fields]] and the [[inertial compensator]] that helped maintain the structural integrity of the vessel.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
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They had four extensive [[sensor]] and [[communications array]]s affixed to the center of the hull in a cross-pattern. Several docking rings were located underneath these and the vertical arrays also had room for several point-defense cannons.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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They had four extensive [[Sensor/Legends|sensor]] and [[Communications array/Legends|communications arrays]] affixed to the center of the hull in a cross-pattern. Several docking rings were located underneath these and the vertical arrays also had room for several [[point-defense cannon]]s.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
 
===Offensive and defensive systems===
  
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Banking Clan [[star frigate]]s were light [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|CIS]] [[warship]]s armed for heavy combat with oversized guns, a massive twin [[turbolaser]] cannon, and two long-range [[ion cannon]]s for use against [[capital ship]]s.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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Banking Clan [[Frigate/Legends|star frigates]] were light [[Confederacy of Independent Systems/Legends|CIS]] [[Warship/Legends|warships]] armed for heavy combat with oversized guns, a massive twin [[Turbolaser/Legends|turbolaser]] cannon, and two long-range [[Ion cannon/Legends|ion cannons]] for use against [[Capital ship/Legends|capital ships]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
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[[File:Munificentcrosssection.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Cross-section showing one of two reactors powering a ''Munificent''.]]
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[[File:Munificentcrosssection.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Cross-section showing one of two reactors powering a ''Munificent''-class star frigate]]
   
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Complementing the heavy weaponry were 38 point-defense [[laser cannon]]s for anti-[[starfighter]] firepower, and 26 twin turbolaser cannons and 20 light turbolaser turrets for flexible response.<ref name="ROTSICS" /> Some ships dispensed with the heavy twin turbolaser.<ref name="A">{{TCW|Ambush}}</ref>
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Complementing the heavy weaponry were 38 point-defense [[Laser cannon/Legends|laser cannons]] for anti-[[Starfighter/Legends|starfighter]] firepower, and 26 twin turbolaser cannons and 20 light turbolaser turrets for flexible response.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
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The twin turbolaser cannon was powerful enough to melt an ice [[moon]] measuring 1,000 km in diameter or pierce the [[Deflector shield|shield]]s of a 10 km-wide [[Grade III battle station]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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The twin turbolaser cannon was powerful enough to melt an ice [[Moon/Legends|moon]] measuring 1,000 km in diameter or pierce the [[Deflector shield/Legends|shields]] of a 10 km-wide [[Grade III battle station/Legends|Grade III battle station]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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Six or Seven ''Munificent''-class frigates were enough to outgun one [[Venator-class Star Destroyer|''Venator''-class]] or [[Victory-class Star Destroyer|''Victory''-class]] [[Star Destroyer]]. However, 4 [[Munificent-class star frigate]]s were unable to stop the [[Resolute (Venator-class)]] when trying to rescue [[Bolla Ropal]]. <ref name="SW:TCWf">[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)|''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'' film]]</ref>
  
   
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Five ''Munificents'' were unable to stop the [[Resolute/Legends|''Resolute'']] when it was trying to [[Battle of Devaron/Legends|rescue]] [[Bolla Ropal/Legends|Bolla Ropal]].<ref name="Cargo of Doom">{{TCW|Cargo of Doom}}</ref>
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The ship had high-performance sensors with a range of several light-days positioned on the dorsal side of the ship. A forward scanner was situated on top of the vessel's command tower.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
  
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The ship had high-performance sensors with a range of several light-days positioned on the dorsal side of the ship. A forward scanner was situated on top of the vessel's command tower. These sensors were top-of-the-line, able to even sense mass due to a mid-war refit following [[Trench|Admiral Trench's]] first encounter with [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|Anakin Skywalker]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
 
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The ships carried 150,000 [[battle droid]]s for boarding or ground operations, and were capable of shielding [[droid starfighter]]s within their hulls. A system of docking rings lined the sides of each ship. In the forward hollow areas, war materials could be stored for transfer, while in times of peace, they were used to transfer valuable financial assets.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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Each ship of the class was capable of carrying 150,000 [[Battle droid/Legends|battle droids]] for boarding or ground operations, and were capable of shielding [[Droid starfighter/Legends|droid starfighters]] within their hulls. A system of docking rings lined the sides of each ship. In the forward hollow areas, war materials could be stored for transfer, while in [[Time/Legends|times]] of peace, they were used to transfer valuable financial assets.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
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In order to compensate for its lack of a hangar, it instead transported up to four squadrons of [[Variable Geometry Self-Propelled Battle Droid, Mark I/Legends|droid star fighters]]. These ships were also heavily shielded and could withstand significant firepower until destruction. However, its hollow hull was highly vulnerable to Republic attacks if its shields failed.
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In some models, hangar bays were positioned in the middle of the ship, where several starfighters were stored.<ref name="DOAD" />
  
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These ships were also heavily shielded and could withstand significant firepower until destroyed.
  
   
 
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The class was powered by twin reactors, placed side by side towards the middle of the craft. One reactor was enough to power the ship in an emergency. The two reactors together annihilated up to 2,300 tons of fuel per second. The ''Munificent''{{'s}} superdense reactant tanks were positioned at the ventral side of the ship, underneath the reactors. A series of power feeds ran from the reactors out to the various antennas and sensor systems, where power cells were stored.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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[[File:Munificentbridge.png|180px|left|thumb|The ''Munificent''-class's bridge.]]
  
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The class was powered by twin reactors, placed side by side towards the middle of the craft. One reactor was enough to power the ship in an emergency. The two reactors together annihilated up to 2,300 tons of fuel per second. The ''Munificent''{{'s}} superdense [[reactant tank]]s were positioned at the ventral side of the ship, underneath the reactors. A series of power feeds ran from the reactors out to the various antennas and sensor systems, where power cells were stored.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
  
   
 
===Bridge tower===
  
===Bridge tower===
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[[File:Munificentbridge.png|thumb|left|250px|A ''Munificent''-class's bridge.]]
 
The command tower on a ''Munificent''-class ship was located at the bow, rising diagonally from the superstructure. The tower contained a turbolift shaft that connected the various stations. Wide panorama windows were located on each level, providing good view of the surrounding area.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
  
The command tower on a ''Munificent''-class ship was located at the bow, rising diagonally from the superstructure. The tower contained a turbolift shaft that connected the various stations. Wide panorama windows were located on each level, providing good view of the surrounding area.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
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The bridge itself was sparsely equipped with a few terminals on multiple levels, rising up like a pyramid. The ship commander stood at the top, with one operator on each side.<ref name="A" />
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The bridge itself was sparsely equipped with a few terminals on multiple levels, rising up like a pyramid. The ship commander stood at the top, with one operator on each side.<ref name="Ambush">{{TCW|Ambush}}</ref> These types of bridges were very vulnerable.{{Fact}}
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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Manufactured by [[Hoersch-Kessel Drive]] and [[Gwori Revolutionary Industries]], the star frigates were used by the Clan to defend their private, secure comm network, harass [[Planet|world]]s heavily in debt, transfer key financial assets and guard treasure vaults. The ''Munificent'' acted as a key component of the Banking Clan's network by carrying [[hyperwave transceiver]]s and communications arrays that allowed secure financial transactions to occur across [[the galaxy]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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Manufactured by [[Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.]] and [[Gwori Revolutionary Industries/Legends|Gwori Revolutionary Industries]], the star frigates were used by the Banking Clan to defend their private, secure comm network, harass [[Planet/Legends|worlds]] heavily in debt, transfer key financial assets, and guard treasure vaults. The ''Munificent''-class acted as a key component of the Banking Clan's network by carrying [[Hyperwave transceiver/Legends|hyperwave transceivers]] and communications arrays that allowed secure financial transactions to occur across [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
   
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When the Banking Clan joined the Confederacy, [[Chairman/Legends|Chairman]] [[San Hill/Legends|San Hill]] devoted a fleet of star frigates to the cause. The class became a staple of the [[Confederate Navy]] during the [[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]] and formed the backbone of the fleet,<ref name="TCW:TVG">''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide]]''</ref> with tens of thousands produced. The ships' hulls bore the blue-and-white Confederate emblem and paint scheme, although many ships also bore both the green stripes of the Banking Clan and the Confederate colors. Towards the end of the war, thousands of ''Munificent''-class frigates participated in the [[Battle of Coruscant/Legends|Battle of Coruscant]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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[[File:Munificent-Ambush.png|thumb|left|220px|A ''Munificent''-class frigate attacks a [[Consular-class space cruiser|''Consular''-class space cruiser]].]]
  
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When the Banking Clan joined the Confederacy, [[Chairman]] [[San Hill]] devoted a fleet of star frigates to the cause. The class became a staple of the [[Confederate Navy]] during the [[Clone Wars]] and formed the backbone of the fleet,<ref name="TCW:TVG">''[[The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide]]''</ref> with tens of thousands produced. The ships' hulls bore the blue-and-white Confederate emblem and paint scheme, although many ships also bore both the green stripes of the Banking Clan and the Confederate colors. Towards the end of the war, thousands of ''Munificent'' frigates participated in the [[Battle of Coruscant (Clone Wars)|Battle of Coruscant]].<ref name="ROTSICS" />
  
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''Munificent''-class star frigates assisted the navigation and coordination of Confederacy fleets deep in enemy space. They also escorted and coordinated Separatist fleet actions such as attacks on the interstellar [[HoloNet]] relays to demoralize and isolate [[Galactic Republic]] forces. The Confederacy also took advantage of the star frigate's powerful antennae to broadcast anti-Republic propaganda while using its jamming devices to hinder enemy sensors, targeting systems and distress calls.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
  
   
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[[File:Separatists_over_Cato_Neimoidia.png|thumb|left|250px|Several Banking Clan frigates over [[Cato Neimoidia/Legends|Cato Neimoidia]].]]
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After the Clone Wars ended, many crews took their ''Munificent''s past the reaches of the [[Galactic Empire]], becoming pirates and mercenaries. Some vessels later ended up in the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance]], where many ships were extensively modified to the point where they barely resembled their original design.<ref name="SOTGSE" />
  
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''Munificent''-class star frigates assisted the navigation and coordination of Confederacy fleets deep in enemy space. They also escorted and coordinated Separatist fleet actions such as attacks on the interstellar [[HoloNet relay/Legends|HoloNet relays]] to demoralize and isolate [[Galactic Republic/Legends|Galactic Republic]] forces. The Confederacy also took advantage of the star frigate's powerful antennae to broadcast anti-Republic propaganda while using its jamming devices to hinder enemy sensors, targeting systems and distress calls. During the war, most, if not all, were called in for refit after Admiral Trench was defeated by a cloaked vessel, strengthening their sensors to the level of even mass detection.<ref name="ROTSICS" />
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After the Clone Wars ended, many crews took their ''Munificent''s past the reaches of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]], becoming pirates and mercenaries. Some vessels later ended up in the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]], where many ships were extensively modified to the point where they barely resembled their original design.<ref name="SOTGSE" />
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
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The official [[Databank (original)|Databank]] entry on the frigate indicates that the organic, rounded appearance [https://web.archive.org/web/20090226055139/http://www.starwars.com/databank/starship/bankingclanfrigate/img/bts_bg.jpg] for the starship was meant to provide a stark opposite to the clean, triangular designs of Galactic Republic and Imperial starships, instead being more similar to the [[Mon Calamari/Legends|Mon Calamari]] cruisers participating in the [[Battle of Endor/Legends|Battle of Endor]].
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[[Wiktionary:munificent|Munificent]] comes from the Latin term "munificus", meaning "liberal", in terms of giving or bestowing.<ref name="MW">[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munificent Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary]</ref> The name also sounds similar to "[[Muun]]".
  
   
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In the young readers adaptation ''[[The Clone Wars: Grievous Attacks!]]'', the starships are erroneously identified as freighters in the [[Mission to sweep outer corridor of space]] chapter.
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The Munificent-class star frigate,[3] commonly referred to as the Banking Clan frigate[9] or the Banking Clan comms ship,[7] was a warship used by the InterGalactic Banking Clan and by extension the Confederacy of Independent Systems.[3]

Characteristics[]

Dimensions[]

BankingClanFrigate-WSMI

Profile view of a Munificent-class frigate

The Munificent-class was 825 meters in length and had a skeletal look, owing to the fact that these ships required a small crew to operate and were not designed to be carriers. Along the longitudinal spines of the ship ran tensor fields and the inertial compensator that helped maintain the structural integrity of the vessel.[3]

They had four extensive sensor and communications arrays affixed to the center of the hull in a cross-pattern. Several docking rings were located underneath these and the vertical arrays also had room for several point-defense cannons.[3]

Offensive and defensive systems[]

Banking Clan star frigates were light CIS warships armed for heavy combat with oversized guns, a massive twin turbolaser cannon, and two long-range ion cannons for use against capital ships.[3]

Munificentcrosssection

Cross-section showing one of two reactors powering a Munificent-class star frigate

Complementing the heavy weaponry were 38 point-defense laser cannons for anti-starfighter firepower, and 26 twin turbolaser cannons and 20 light turbolaser turrets for flexible response.[3]

The twin turbolaser cannon was powerful enough to melt an ice moon measuring 1,000 km in diameter or pierce the shields of a 10 km-wide Grade III battle station.[3]

Five Munificents were unable to stop the Resolute when it was trying to rescue Bolla Ropal.[8]

The ship had high-performance sensors with a range of several light-days positioned on the dorsal side of the ship. A forward scanner was situated on top of the vessel's command tower. These sensors were top-of-the-line, able to even sense mass due to a mid-war refit following Admiral Trench's first encounter with Anakin Skywalker.[3]

Complement[]

B1-you-said-we-would-be-safe

B1 battle droids in the hallway of a frigate

Each ship of the class was capable of carrying 150,000 battle droids for boarding or ground operations, and were capable of shielding droid starfighters within their hulls. A system of docking rings lined the sides of each ship. In the forward hollow areas, war materials could be stored for transfer, while in times of peace, they were used to transfer valuable financial assets.[3]

In order to compensate for its lack of a hangar, it instead transported up to four squadrons of droid star fighters. These ships were also heavily shielded and could withstand significant firepower until destruction. However, its hollow hull was highly vulnerable to Republic attacks if its shields failed.

Propulsion systems[]

The class was powered by twin reactors, placed side by side towards the middle of the craft. One reactor was enough to power the ship in an emergency. The two reactors together annihilated up to 2,300 tons of fuel per second. The Munificent's superdense reactant tanks were positioned at the ventral side of the ship, underneath the reactors. A series of power feeds ran from the reactors out to the various antennas and sensor systems, where power cells were stored.[3]

Bridge tower[]

Munificentbridge

A Munificent-class's bridge.

The command tower on a Munificent-class ship was located at the bow, rising diagonally from the superstructure. The tower contained a turbolift shaft that connected the various stations. Wide panorama windows were located on each level, providing good view of the surrounding area.[3]

The bridge itself was sparsely equipped with a few terminals on multiple levels, rising up like a pyramid. The ship commander stood at the top, with one operator on each side.[10] These types of bridges were very vulnerable.[source?]

History[]

Manufactured by Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc. and Gwori Revolutionary Industries, the star frigates were used by the Banking Clan to defend their private, secure comm network, harass worlds heavily in debt, transfer key financial assets, and guard treasure vaults. The Munificent-class acted as a key component of the Banking Clan's network by carrying hyperwave transceivers and communications arrays that allowed secure financial transactions to occur across the galaxy.[3]

When the Banking Clan joined the Confederacy, Chairman San Hill devoted a fleet of star frigates to the cause. The class became a staple of the Confederate Navy during the Clone Wars and formed the backbone of the fleet,[11] with tens of thousands produced. The ships' hulls bore the blue-and-white Confederate emblem and paint scheme, although many ships also bore both the green stripes of the Banking Clan and the Confederate colors. Towards the end of the war, thousands of Munificent-class frigates participated in the Battle of Coruscant.[3]

Separatists over Cato Neimoidia

Several Banking Clan frigates over Cato Neimoidia.

Munificent-class star frigates assisted the navigation and coordination of Confederacy fleets deep in enemy space. They also escorted and coordinated Separatist fleet actions such as attacks on the interstellar HoloNet relays to demoralize and isolate Galactic Republic forces. The Confederacy also took advantage of the star frigate's powerful antennae to broadcast anti-Republic propaganda while using its jamming devices to hinder enemy sensors, targeting systems and distress calls. During the war, most, if not all, were called in for refit after Admiral Trench was defeated by a cloaked vessel, strengthening their sensors to the level of even mass detection.[3]

After the Clone Wars ended, many crews took their Munificents past the reaches of the Galactic Empire, becoming pirates and mercenaries. Some vessels later ended up in the Rebel Alliance, where many ships were extensively modified to the point where they barely resembled their original design.[5]

Behind the scenes[]

The official Databank entry on the frigate indicates that the organic, rounded appearance [1] for the starship was meant to provide a stark opposite to the clean, triangular designs of Galactic Republic and Imperial starships, instead being more similar to the Mon Calamari cruisers participating in the Battle of Endor.

In the young readers adaptation The Clone Wars: Grievous Attacks!, the starships are erroneously identified as freighters in the Mission to sweep outer corridor of space chapter.

It should also be noted that the warship's depiction in Star Wars: Battlefront II is fairly different from that seen in the film; specifically, it is much simpler in design and somewhat truncated in appearance. Also, in Battlefront II, the ship is called 'Banking Clan Comms Ship'.

Appearances[]

Munback

Aft view of a Munificent-class frigate

Non-canon appearances[]

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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 WizardsoftheCoast "Starships and Vehicles of Revenge of the Sith" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Incredible Cross-Sections
  4. ↑ The Essential Guide to Warfare
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Starships of the Galaxy, Saga Edition
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 Lead by Example
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Star Wars: Battlefront II
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 TCW mini logo Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Cargo of Doom"
  9. ↑ Databank title Banking Clan communications frigate in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
  10. ↑ TCW mini logo Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Ambush"
  11. ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide
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