Fixed toward the prow of the vessel, the cannon was set up in a ‘gun deck’ configuration, allowing for a twenty-degree firing arc. In order to fulfill this role, the Independence-class has been equipped with the Hellbore Cannon made famous by the Lords of the Fringe. Thus, the Star Defender can punish enemy ships at range, but runs the risk of being outgunned and outflanked at close range.ĭescription : The ‘winged’ MC160 Independence-class Star Defender is a specialized missile cruiser devoted to wiping out enemy capital ships before they draw into turbolaser range.

Light Armament: The MC160 sacrifices powerful turbolaser batteries for long range interdiction of capital ships.

Lumbering: Compared to other vessels in its class, the Star Defender is slower and less maneuverable.

Ion Engines: 9 ion engines give the ship thrust, making it very difficult to eliminate the vessel’s mobility entirely when assaulting the engines.

In pursuing actions, the missile cruiser can take out fleeing ships before they can make the jump to hyperspace. In large scale fleet actions this can be utilized to draw enemy craft close in order to escape bombardment.

Missile Cruiser: The Star Defender excels at putting enemy capital ships under pressure at extreme ranges.

Image Source : MC80, Wookieepedia Affiliation: Galactic Alliance Manufacturer : Mon Calamari Shipyards Model : MC160 Independence-class Star Defender Modularity: Mon Calamari Shipyards attachments/upgrades only Production : Minor Material : Alusteel Classification : Missile/Escort Cruiser Length : 1,000 meters Width : 500m Height : 200m Armament Rating : 12 Armaments: (210/20/105) 1 Hellbore Cannon 5 MC1006 Sturgeon-class Laser Defense Batteries 10 MC-d1001 Tarpon-class Heavy Defense Batteries 30 MC1009 Afane-class Rapid Fire Turbolaser Cannon blisters 20 LLT-18 Harpoon-class General Purpose Warhead Launcher Defenses : 16 Alusteel Hull MC101 Delphus.4-class Shield System Hangar : 1 Squadron 6 Shuttles Special Features : MC1005 Dolfin-class Communications Array MC1003 Tetra-class targeting/tracking system MC1002 Oracle-class Sensor Suite Standard Life Support System Standard Escape Pods Maneuverability Rating : 16 Speed Rating : 16 Hyperdrive Class : 1 Strengths :

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