Night Caller
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| Night Caller | |
|---|---|
| Production information | |
| Manufacturer |
CEC (presumed) |
| Class | |
| Modified by | |
| Technical specifications | |
| Modified systems |
One deck removed, large tractor beam |
| Armament | |
| Complement | |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
Pocket Carrier, Fleet Infiltration Unit |
| Era(s) | |
| Earliest sighting |
X-Wing Wraith Squadron |
| Latest sighting |
X-wing Solo Command |
| Present for battles/events |
Battle of Talasea, Battle of Ession, |
| Affiliation |
Imperial Intelligence, Warlord Zsinj, New Republic |
| Fleet |
Warlord Zsinj Fleet, Solo Fleet |
| Taskforce |
Warlord Zsinj's Fleet, Solo Force |
| Known owner(s) |
Warlord Zsinj |
| Crewmembers |
Atril Tabanne |
| Commander(s) |
Choday Hrakness, Atril Tabanne |
The Night Caller was a modified CR90 corvette.
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[edit] Characteristics
Night Caller carried four TIE/ln starfighters in its forward cargo hold and mounted a heavy tractor beam projector in the place of one of its turbolaser turrets. Also, the normal deck between the hangar and bridge, usually used for luxury quarters, was removed.
These modifications were made during construction rather than as a refit, meaning that the Night Caller and the similarly modified Constrictor could be considered a sub-class of the CR90 corvette.
[edit] History
The Night Caller was captained by Zurel Darillian serving Warlord Zsinj before being captured by Wraith Squadron at Xobome in 7 ABY. Wraith Squadron impersonated the ship's crew and carried out its itinerary, which included the placement of empion mines along hyperlanes.
After Wraith Squadron captured the ship, two of the four TIE fighters were remounted at the escape pod supports, while both cargo bays were refitted to carry the squadron's X-wings. In addition to being able to launch, the fighters in the forward bay were able to act as static proton torpedo launchers, firing out through the forward cargo door opening. This move was called the Loran Spitball.
The Night Caller was commanded in New Republic service by Choday Hrakness until his death at the Battle of Talasea, at which point executive officer Atril Tabanne took command.
Following the destruction of Apwar Trigit's Star Destroyer, Implacable, the Corvette was renamed the Ession Strike, and was assigned to General Solo's fleet to destroy Zsinj's Iron Fist.
[edit] Appearances
- X-wing: Wraith Squadron
- X-wing: Iron Fist (Mentioned only)
- X-wing: Solo Command
