EF76-B2 Nebulon-class escort frigate
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| EF76-B2 Nebulon-class escort frigate | |
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| Production Information | |
| Designer | Kuat Drive Yards |
| Manufacturer | Kuat Drive Yards |
| Combat Designation | Light Cruiser |
| Role | Escort Starship, Interdiction Starship |
| Vehicle Design | Nebulon-B2 Escort Frigate |
| Build Cost | 256,000,000 Credits |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length | 253.2 meters |
| Width | 147.7 meters |
| Height | 94.3 meters |
| Mass | 31,500 metric tons (empty) |
| Cargo Capacity | 1,000 metric tons |
| Consumables | 2 years |
| Crew Compliment | 920 (843 enlisted, 77 officers) |
| Troop Compliment | 150 troopers |
| Vehicle Compliment | None |
| Starfighter Compliment |
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| Onboard Craft | Several Grek-class Troop Shuttles and Katarn-class Boarding Shuttles |
| Drive Systems | |
| Navigation | Microaxial LpL-126 Navicomputer |
| Primary Engines | 7 Kuat Galaxy-17 Ion Engines |
| Maneuverability | 23.4 DPF |
| Cruise Speed | 52.65 MGLT (Note: In the Lucas Arts Games, this number is 10 MGLT) |
| Top Speed | 64.35 MGLT (Note: In the Lucas Arts Games, this number is 12 MGLT) |
| Flank Speed | 76.05 MGLT (Note: This number is relatively accurate in X-wing Alliance) |
| Hyperdrive Rating | Class 1 |
| Back-up Rating | Class 9 |
| Combat Systems | |
| Weapon Systems |
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| Sensor Systems | Fabritech ANs 9.5w wide-range Sensor Array |
| Shields | Enhanced Delphus JC-671 Deflector Shield Projectors (Rated 2,520 SBD) |
| Hull | Titanium reinforced alusteel primary hull (Rated 1,520 RU) |
| System Rating | 420 SP |
| Power Systems | Sienar Fleet Systems E-1aB Solar Ionization Reactor |
Characteristics
Though it shared a similar profile with its predecessor, the Nebulon-B2 differed in some key ways. The forward pod split into an inverted-V shape which allowed for greater surface area to mount weaponry. The connecting spar was heavier, rendering it less vulnerable to being split open by heavy fire, and the ship was about 50 meters shorter overall.
Sublight speed was 17% faster, and shield strength and hull durability were both improved. The Nebulon-B2 was also armed with a concussion missile launcher, which was not normally mounted on its predecessor.
History
Most of these ships served in the Imperial Navy, although a few ships found their way into the hands of the Rebel Alliance and other groups, probably in the same ways they acquired the original Nebulon-B. At least one of them may have been modified for medical duties.
