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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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| Crew |
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| Minimum crew | 307 |
| Passengers | 75 troops |
| Cargo capacity | 6,000 metric tons |
| Consumables | 2 years |
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| Earliest sighting | R2F 502 |
| Destroyed | R2F 506 |
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| Affiliation | Rebel Squadrons |
Republic Shield vessel.
History
Due to the extensive damage sustained by the Modified Frigate Angelfire, Republic Shield forces set about taking control of the region by deposing the current Imperial governing offices and creating a Republic Shield outpost. To this end, the vessel was part of Republic Shield reinforcements that assisted the attack force led by the Star Destroyer Liberator in an assault against Imperial governing offices aboard the asteroid base Home. Imperial forces led by the Victory Star Destroyer Thrasher defended the base, however even the addition of defence forces from the Hangar Bay facility were unable to hold back the Republic Shield attack force, which razed the governing offices and the defensive infrastructure, crushing the defence forces in the process. (R2F502)
After the successful but pyrrhic victory against the regional Imperial governing offices, Republic Shield forces were significantly battered. Imperial forces led by the Star Destroyer Gigantes launched a strike against the harried Republic Shield forces. Republic Shield forces, led by the Star Destroyer Liberator, participated in an orderly withdrawal from the combat zone, and Republic Shield forces succeeded in holding Imperial forces at bay until the task force could escape from the Imperial trap. (R2F503)
Pulled out of hyperspace, along with the rest of Republic Shield forces, by the Interdictor Claw. The Claw restrained Republic Shield forces while pursuing Imperial forces, led by the Star Destroyer Gigantes, rushed to reinforce the Interdictor’s position and crush the task force. The Star Destroyer Liberator led Republic Shield forces in an assault against the Claw, in order to break free its interdiction field, to escape the pursuing Imperial force. However, Imperial reinforcements headed by the Star Destroyer Gigantes arrived, and launched an attack on Republic Shield forces. Before the Imperial task force could crush Republic Shield forces, the Interdictor Claw was successfully hulled, allowing hyperspace travel to continue undeterred. The vessel then followed the Liberator as it led Republic Shield forces from the combat zone, successfully withdrawing before Imperial forces could crush them. (R2F504)
Took part in a resupply operation by an anti-Imperial faction led by the Escort Carrier Fish. Received supplies from transport Kappa II while Republic Shield forces co-ordinated perimeter defences and intercepted incoming Imperial attack forces. At the completion of the resupply operation, the vessel led Republic Shield forces in holding fast in preparation to do battle, as the Victory Star Destroyer Alastor entered the combat zone. (R2F505)
Refusing to yield any more ground to Imperial forces, the Star Destroyer Liberator led Republic Shield forces in making a stand against the Imperial attack force led by the Victory Star Destroyer Alastor. Even when Imperial forces were reinforced by Imperial forces led by the Star Destroyer Gigantes, the vessel stood fast and Imperial and Republic Shield forces clashed in a bloody battle. Heavy casualties were taken on both sides, with the Victory Star Destroyer Alastor and the Star Destroyer Gigantes being defeated, at the cost of the Frigate Striker and the vessel itself. Destroyed by Imperial forces. (R2F506)
