Star Galleon-class frigate
Production information
Manufacturer	Kuat Drive Yards
Model	Star Galleon-class frigate
Class	Frigate
Cost	17,503,500[1]
Technical specifications
Length	300 meters
Hyperdrive rating	Class 2.0 Backup Class 15
Shielding	Rated 320 SBD
Hull	Rated 228 RU
Armament	Turbolasers (10: 5 left, 5 right) Forward concussion missile launcher (1) At least 50 missiles
Crew	130 20 gunners
Minimum crew	50
Passengers	300
Cargo capacity	100,000 metric tons
Consumables	6 months
Other systems	Hyperdrive-equipped cargo bay
Usage
Role(s)	Cargo/escort frigate
Era(s)	Rebellion era New Republic era
Affiliation	Galactic Empire Viraxo Industries

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The Star Galleon-class frigate was an armed freighter and escort frigate used by the Imperial Navy. The Star Galleon-class was manufactured by Kuat Drive Yards.

CharacteristicsEdit

The Star Galleon-class frigate was another Imperial success for Kuat. Even if an attacker was able to withstand a Star Galleon-class ship's concussion missile launchers and ten turbolasers, or break through its shields, it was difficult to steal its cargo. The interior contained sophisticated anti-intruder defenses, and was defended by a ship's complement of up to three hundred troopers.

As a last resort, the cargo hold could actually be detached, and sent into hyperspace as a separate vessel. A built-in homing device allowed Imperial agents to track the cargo hold as it automatically jumped at random through hyperspace.

HistoryEdit

Despite the promise of safety and security in the Galactic Empire, Imperial freighters were being attacked or stolen at an alarming rate. In response to the loss of numerous cargo shipments from pirate and Rebel attacks, the Empire decided to develop a capital ship combining sophisticated weaponry and shields with a 100,000 ton cargo capacity. Essentially, the Star Galleon-class was a transport that could act as its own escort.

Despite being of an Imperial design, several Star Galleons saw usage with independent civilian shipping companies. One stolen vessel, named Robber Baron, served as the flagship of the fearsome Poss'Nomin star pirate Reginald Barkbone, who infamously flew his ship through the Fire Rings of Fornax to evade pursuit by the Loronar navy.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Rebellion
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• "The Way of the Yrashu"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 2
• "A Bitter Winter"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 5
•  The Politics of Contraband
• Jedi Prince series (Mentioned only)
• Dark Force Rising (First mentioned)

SourcesEdit

•  Imperial Sourcebook (First mentioned)
•  Dark Force Rising Sourcebook
•  Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
•  Pirates & Privateers
•  The Far Orbit Project
• Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
•  Rebellion Era Sourcebook
•  Starships of the Galaxy (2001)
•  "Ships of the Smuggler's Alliance"—Star Wars Gamer 4
•  Starships of the Galaxy (Saga Edition)
• Underworld Appendix: Swoops, Spice, and Wretched Rogues on Hyperspace (article) (content now obsolete; backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Essential Guide to Warfare (Picture only)

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