Shade

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Shade
Production information
Class Kuat-class Escort Carrier
Technical specifications
Length 500 meters
Height/depth 150 meters
Maximum acceleration 4 MGLT/s
Maximum speed (space) 13 MGLT
Hyperdrive rating
  • Class 1
  • Backup Class 12
  • Shielding 1600 SBD
    Hull 912 RU
    Armament
  • Taim & Bak H8 point defense twin laser cannons (10)
  • Krupx VL-6 warhead launcher (1) - Standard load: 25 concussion missiles
  • Complement
  • Starfighters (72)
  • Various support craft (usually 6 shuttles)
  • Crew
  • Crewmen (3,845)
  • Gunners (20)
  • Minimum crew 1,500
    Passengers 800 (pilots and troops)
    Cargo capacity 5,000 metric tons
    Consumables 1 year
    Usage
    Role(s) Carrier
    Earliest sighting IBG 208
    Destroyed IBG 208
    Present for battles/events IBG 208
    Affiliation Galactic Empire

    Imperial vessel.

    History

    Part of Imperial reconnaissance force, led by the Modified Frigate Strider, tracking the Star Destroyer Prometheus, in preparation for launching an assault. These plans went awry when the Prometheus detected the Imperial task force and signalled for reinforcements. Engaged Republic Shield forces led by the Star Destroyer Prometheus, but Republic Shield reinforcements hampered the assault efforts. Destroyed by Republic Shield forces. (IBG208)

    Modifications

    Behind the Scenes

    This ship was originally named the Protector; however this name was already used by the Victory-class Star Destroyer flagship of Admiral Harkov, which was destroyed by Imperial forces after defecting to the Rebel Alliance. Retroactively renamed by the Logistics Office.

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