The term Q-Ship referred to any starship that, while ordinarily belonging to a class of freighter or transport, had been outfitted with military-grade weapon systems, deflector shields, and armor plating. Ships that had been modified thusly were intended to pose as ordinary cargo vessels in order to lure pirates into firing range, whereupon the crew would engage the unsuspecting raiders.

HistoryEdit

The Gozanti Cruiser Krayt's Honor was a Q-Ship that served to protect legitimate merchant vessels from attack. Many GR-75 medium transports were also converted to Q-Ship status, being armed with military-grade weaponry.

SourcesEdit

• Starships of the Galaxy (2007)