The Trade Federation heavy munitions cruiser was a type of commercial freighter-warship used by the Trade Federation to transport bacta to buyers throughout the galaxy around 44 BBY.^[2]

Contents 1 Characteristics 2 History 3 Known ships 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 Notes and references

CharacteristicsEdit

They shared similar designs with the Lucrehulk-class LH-3010 and Lucrehulk-class LH-3210 freighters also used by the Federation, and were at least several hundred meters long.^[2] Although built as dedicated warships for the corporation's Trade Defense arm, they were much smaller and less powerful than the Lucrehulk-class, which the Trade Federation later converted into battleships for their attack on Naboo and used during the Clone Wars.^[1]

The heavy munitions cruiser had large hangars located at the center of its superstructure, where fighter squadrons could launch into battle in wartime. It was propelled by three large thrusters.^[2] Like many of the Trade Federation's ships, a heavy munitions cruiser depended heavily on automated systems.^[1]

HistoryEdit

During the bacta drought leading to the Stark Hyperspace War, bacta ships of this type were attacked by warships utilized by the Stark Commercial Combine. As a result of these attacks, the Trade Federation demanded the right to build up its military forces or stop trade altogether.^[2]

During the Stark Hyperspace War, freighter/cruisers of this kind were used to transport Judicial and Jedi forces (including Red and Blue Squadrons) to the Fifth Battle of Qotile.^[2][3]

Perhaps the best-known vessel of this class, Admiral Korvin, was used by Raith Sienar for his mission to Zonama Sekot in 29 BBY, equipped with 3,000 B1 battle droids, a force of at least 30 Vulture droid starfighters, 3 C-9979 landing craft, and a contingent of heavily-armored E-5 battle droids, a new model developed after the Battle of Naboo. Nevertheless, Admiral Korvin also carried a hundred Human troops, and a two-seater Spy ship which required a living pilot.^[1]

Known shipsEdit

• Admiral Korvin

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Republic: The Stark Hyperspace War (Retcon)
• Rogue Planet (First appearance) (Retcon)

SourcesEdit

• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (Retcon)
• The Essential Guide to Warfare (Retcon)

Notes and referencesEdit