Model: Galleon Transport

Manufacturer: Mesens Corporation

Designation: Heavy Cargo/Troop Transport

Length: 230 meters

Crew: 200

Troops: 4,778

Cargo Capacity: 2,000 metric tons

Consumables: 2 months

Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1

Hyperdrive Backup: x10

Speed: 39 MGLT

Hull: 353 RU

Shields: 300 SBD

 

This older model starship dates back from the time of the Old Republic. Specifically designed for the Starfleet as a cargo transport, the Galleon was one of the fastest heavy duty cargo vessels in service. After the unavoidable fall of the Old Republic the Galleon was adopted by the Empire.

Because of the fast growing Imperial Army, and the greatest military buildup known history had ever seen, the Empire was in the need of large troop transporting vessels. The ships should be able to move entire army regiments across the galaxy, from one planet to another, within a small time limit. Imperial Naval Command decided to modify most of the old Galleons into troop transporters and Mesens Corporation later followed with a new line of Galleons, with the sole purpose of transporting up to two Imperial regiments.

The Empire was pleased for the moment, but soon they were in the need of more heavily shielded and armed transports. The new ships should be able to land and deploy troops directly into and during planetary battles. This was clearly a task the unarmed Galleon could not handle. Mesens Corporation soon followed with the introduction of the Imperial Assault Transport.