Model: Star Galleon Class Frigate

Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards

Designation: Cargo/Escort Frigate

Length: 298 meters

Crew: 150

Troops: 300

Cargo Capacity: 100,000 metric tons

Consumables: 6 months

Hyperdrive Multiplier: x2

Hyperdrive Backup: x15

Speed: 18 MGLT

Hull: 228 RU

Shields: 320 SBD

Special Features: Detachable cargo hold with hyperspace capability.

Weapons: 10 Turbolaser Cannons and 1 Concussion Missile Launcher.

 

As more and more cargo freighters suffer capture and destruction at the hands op pirates and Rebels, the Empire decided to experiment with a new class of capital ship. This new vessel contains enough storage capacity to make it function as a transport ship, but also has the added benefit of sophisticated weaponry and shield. In essence, this vessel can serve as both transport and escort - simultaneously.

The Star Galleon Class Frigate takes the place of two ships, thus saving the Empire credits. Previous Imperial transports were unarmed or lightly armed cargo ships that could not compete against starfighters or powerful capital ships. They needed the protection of escort frigates or some other type of combat craft.

The Star Galleon Class Frigates can carry equivalent amounts of goods while protecting themselves from the ravagers of space lanes. A combination of concussion missiles and turbolaser cannons creates a decent fire perimeter. In addition, the vessels are designed to repel invaders intent on capturing their store of goods.

Up to 300 troopers are stationed aboard a Star Galleon Class Frigate. The troopers, for example, can make use of fortress like emplacements that line the inner hallways and corridors from which to defend their ship. Individual sections can be sealed and held by the defenders, creating pockets within a Star Galleon Class Frigate.

One of the more interesting features of a Star Galleon Class Frigate is the cargo hold. Placed in the very center of the craft, the hold is actually a separate vessel that can detach and be jettisoned into hyperspace for collection at later time. A built-in homing device allows Imperial agents to track the hold as it randomly jumps across the hyperlanes.