Model: Nebulon-B2 Frigate

Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards

Designation: Anti-Starfighter/Assault Vessel

Length: 253 meters

Crew: 1,120

Troops: 150

Cargo Capacity: 8,500 metric tons

Consumables: 3 years

Hyperdrive Multiplier: x1,5

Hyperdrive Backup: x10

Speed: 17 MGLT

Hull: 384 RU

Shields: 800 SBD

Weapons: 18 Turbolaser Batteries, 22 Laser Cannons and 4 Tractor Beam Projectors.

Onboard Craft: 24 TIE Series Fighters and 4 Light Transports.

 

The Nebulon-B2 Frigate is a modified version of the original Nebulon B design. The Nebulon B is designed to add protection via escort and patrol duties.

Designers at Kuat Drive Yards experimented with improving the Nebulon B, with minimal complication. KDY decided to brace two arm sections to the main fuselage, in an inverted V shape, as well as modifying the power plants and drive system. The extra arm added to the vessel allowed for a great deal more firepower, not to mention the capacity for extra cargo and troops.

The Modified frigate quickly saw a limited production run, and after the first few prototypes, It has been produced in larger numbers. The "Modified frigate" is built more for straight assault missions than escort duties, and with it's added firepower and increased shielding, it more than lives up to expectations. The "Modified Frigate" also carries a slightly larger number of starfighters and Light Transports.

KDY has also legitimately sold a few "Modified Frigates" to nations other than the Empire. Unlike the Nebulon-B, the B2 has was never been captured by the Rebellion or any other enemy of the Empire.