Pelta-class frigate
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| Pelta-class frigate | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
Pelta-class frigate[1] |
| Class |
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| Cost |
Not available for sale[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Engine unit(s) | |
| Hyperdrive rating | |
| Hyperdrive system |
Equipped[2] |
| Armament |
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| Complement |
None[1] |
| Escape craft |
At least 4[2] |
| Crew |
900[1] |
| Passengers |
300[1] |
| Cargo capacity |
275 tons[1] |
| Consumables |
1 month[1] |
| Usage | |
| Availability |
Military[1] |
| Role(s) |
Hospital ship[2] |
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| Affiliation | |
The Pelta-class frigate was a highly modular capital ship often used to ferry injured clone troopers and other Republic personnel during the Clone Wars.[2]
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[edit] Characteristics
The medical frigate was painted with the characteristic red markings of the Republic Navy. In appearance, the class bore similarities in design to CEC's CR90 corvettes and DP20 frigates, and had a command tower similar to the Consular-class cruiser's. Medical frigates of this type were equipped with at least 4 escape pods.[2]
In order to more smoothly maneuver through space, the frigate was capable of opening up a set of wings, to expose smaller auxiliary engines.[2] The wings were usually folded up to minimize the ship's profile. The interiors could easily be switched out to conform to different mission assignments in the matter of hours[1]
The frigates had heavy armor, as well 2 light turbolaser batteries, 3 point-defense laser cannon batteries and 3 tractor beam batteries to defend themselves with.[3][1]
[edit] History
The Pelta-class was often used in conjunction with MedStar-class frigates, leading to them often being called "medical frigates" despite the modular design.[1]
Republic medical frigates in the vicinity of Naboo were often directed to the Kaliida Shoals Medical Center, which could support tens of thousands of patients. They became easy targets during the Malevolence's numerous strikes.[2]
Some Pelta-class frigates were still in use with the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War.[4]
[edit] Behind the scenes
Pelta is from ancient Greek and describes a small crescent-shaped shield of Thracian design.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars film (First appearance)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Rising Malevolence" (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Shadow of Malevolence"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (Appears in flashback(s))
[edit] Sources
- Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Clone Wars Tactics
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (First identified as Pelta-class)
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide (Indirect mention only)
[edit] Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Shadow of Malevolence
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Clone Wars Tactics
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Rebellion Era Campaign Guide, page 117 refers to vehicles and tools from the Clone Wars Campaign Guide being free for use with the Imperial forces in the Rebellion era.
