Falcata
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| Falcata | |
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| Production information | |
| Class | EF76-B Nebulon-class escort frigate |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length | 300 meters |
| Width | 72 meters |
| Height/depth | 166 meters |
| Maximum acceleration | 1200 g |
| Maximum speed (space) | 12 mglt |
| Maximum speed (atmosphere) | 800 km/h |
| Engine unit(s) | Kuat Galaxy-15 ion engines (7) |
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| Shielding | 2,560 SBD |
| Hull | 1520 RU |
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| Complement |
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| Crew |
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| Minimum crew | 307 |
| Passengers | 75 troops |
| Cargo capacity | 6,000 metric tons |
| Consumables | 2 years |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) | Frigate |
| Earliest sighting | PBF 506 |
| Destroyed | PBF 508 |
| Present for battles/events |
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| Affiliation | Galactic Empire |
Imperial vessel.
Contents
History
Vessel escorted Imperial convoy near an asteroid field in the Cadrel Expanse during Republic Shield reconnaissance operation. Republic Shield forces led by the Frigate Rebel Vengeance arrived to engage Imperial escorts, to cover the reconnaissance forces during their operation. Imperial reinforcements led by the Frigate Sceptre arrived in turn to counter the arrival of the Rebel Vengeance. Soon after Republic Shield forces gained control of the combat zone with the arrival of more reinforcements in the form of the Calamari Cruiser Valour. Covered the corvette Manta as it escaped from the region, but was unable to prevent Imperial convoy being scanned by Republic Shield reconnaissance forces. (PBF506)
Led Imperial reinforcements at an asteroid field where Republic Shield forces were attempting the capture of Imperial convoy vessels, which were in reality bait for the trap which was now being sprung. Successfully drove off Republic Shield forces, but before they withdrew from the engagement they destroyed key cargo-carrying vessels, including the corvette Manta, denying Imperial forces to the cargo of credits and torpedoes that were being shipped through the Cadrel Expanse. (PBF507)
Arrived to ambush the Calamari Cruiser Valour and the Frigate Rebel Vengeance near a rock planet in the Cadrel Expanse. Failed to realise that this was a trap. However, the vessel led Imperial and pirate forces in an exhaustive battle, with Imperial reinforcements at successive intervals throughout the battle replenishing Imperial forces, including the corvette group Rancor, the Frigate Catapult, and the transport group Taker. After an extensive battle of attrition, Republic Shield reinforcements led by the Calamari Cruiser Windstorm and backed up by the Frigate Echo Hawk arrived to spring the trap. Republic Shield forces then turned the battle around, destroying all Imperial and pirate attack forces. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (PBF508)
Modifications
Former Task Force Assignments
Warships of the Cadrel Expanse Disruption Force:
Flagship: Harasser II
Gargoyle - Slasher - Antic - Falcata
Sceptre - Catapult - Guardian - Krechet - Mystic
Hyperion - Triumphant - Quicksilver - Vulcan
Behind the Scenes
This ship was originally named the Guffaw, but was deemed unsuitable by the Logistics Office. Retroactively renamed by the Logistics Office.
