Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser
Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser | |
| Production information | |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Class |
Capital |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length |
600 m |
| Megalight (MGLT) |
65 MGLT |
| Hyperdrive rating |
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| Shielding |
2600 SBD |
| Hull |
1300 RU |
| Armament |
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| Complement |
Depending on configuration:
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| Crew |
2,551 (including 800 officers and 300 gunners) |
| Minimum crew |
1,200 |
| Passengers |
400 |
| Cargo capacity |
1,000 metric tons |
| Consumables |
1.5 years |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
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| Era(s) | |
| Affiliation | |
The Vindicator-class Heavy Cruiser is a capital ship class used by the Galactic Empire. It was originally developed by Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin himself for use in roles where a Star Destroyer would be excessive. As only six hundred meters long, The Vindicator-class was of sufficient size and armament to handle most situations in more remote parts of the galaxy independent of other support craft.
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Background[edit]
As a bridge between a full Star Destroyer and of other smaller craft, the Vindicator design platform was of moderate success. Early models were more lightly armed and did not have the capacity to carry large ground forces. This was immediately seen as critical needs and made it into the design.
Indeed, the Vindicator platform became the hull for later craft, many very specialized designs. The most familiar is the Immobilizer 418 Interdictor Cruiser.
Characteristics[edit]
Those familiar with the Imperial Fleet find the Vindicator class and it's sister designs slightly cramped versions of larger Star Destroyers. In essence, this is largely true, particularly on the Immobilizer 418 class vessels.
Designed to fulfill the same roles as a Star Destroyer, Vindicators are similarly built with the same mission requirements with merely smaller armament and starship complements. Early model Vindicators had very little ground force capabilities but were capable of carrying a full wing of starfighters. None of these designs serve in the Vast Empire fleet.
Armament[edit]
While not carrying overwhelming firepower, the Vindicator class has a variety of weapons systems capable of handling most threats that may confront it. Long distance attacks are best handled by the starfighter complement, where close-in fighting is covered by a mix of anti-capital light turbolaser and ion cannon arrays. Plentiful quad turbolasers and anti-starfighter laser cannon prevent enemy fighters from getting a good approach for attacks.
The goal of the Vindicator design is to provide a robust Imperial presence wherever it appears and it is successful in this endeavor.
History[edit]
Initial deployment by the Vast Empire Imperial Navy Fourteenth Fleet began in 10 ABY, with years of Imperial service proven in other sectors prior.
Known ships[edit]
- Cascade
- Centennial
- Challenger
- Horizon
- Herald
- Northdown
- Palisade
- Pioneer
- Pride of Ringwood
- Progress
- Sterling
- Summit
- Tradition
- Vanguard
Variant Models[edit]
- Enforcer-class Picket Ship
- Protector-class Escort Carrier
- Interceptor-class Pursuit Cruiser
- Surveyor-class Scout Cruiser
- Subjugator-class Strike Cruiser
- Punisher-class Bombard Cruiser
- Invader-class Troop Transport
- Transporter-class Fast Combat Transport
- Collector-class Imperial Taxation Cruiser
- Immobilizer-418 Interdictor-class Heavy Cruiser
- Immobilizer-422 Observer-class Hyperspace Reconnaissance Cruiser
- Upholder-class Power Support Cruiser
- Obstructor-class Hyperspace Blockade Cruiser
