Transporter-class Fast Combat Transport

Transporter-class Fast Combat Transport
Production information
Manufacturer	Kuat Drive Yards Sienar Fleet Systems
Class	Capital
Technical Specifications
Length	600 m
Megalight (MGLT)	65 MGLT
Hyperdrive rating	Class 2.0 Backup: Class 8.0
Shielding	2600 SBD
Hull	1300 RU
Armament	10 Turbolaser Cannon 20 Quad Laser Cannon 4 Tractor Beam Projectors
Complement	1 TIE fighter squadron Depending on configuration: Assorted shuttles and cargo barges
Crew	1,380 (including 30 officers and 40 gunners)
Minimum crew	850
Passengers	80
Cargo capacity	300,000 metric tons
Consumables	1 year
Usage
Role(s)	Fast Combat Transport Cargo Transport
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era Rebellion era
Affiliation	Galactic Empire

 

The Transporter-class Fast Combat Transport is a capital ship class used by the Galactic Empire as an underway replenishment for Imperial Navy task forces, although it is sufficiently armed and armored to undertake solo operations as needed.

Characteristics

The Transporter-class is a faster and more heavily armed flanking and escort ship than other vessels in its class. It is configured as a starfighter carrier and command and control platform. Heavy weaponry is traded for multiple large internal hangar bays that can carry a full wing of starfighters, with the ability to control and track that many and more allied fighter craft. Protectors often serve as the command ship and escort for a larger vessel, often a Star Destroyer. They concentrate on defending the formation from attack, allowing the attack craft to focus on the primary mission.

Sources

• TIE Fighter Hangar Bay database entry
• Rancor Pit stats
• Image Credit - FractalSponge