Post by Marcus Starkiller on Sept 19, 2006 17:30:08 GMT -5
Production information
Manufacturer Corellian Engineering Corporation
Model Assassin-class corvette
Class Corvette
Technical specifications
Length 139.25 meters
Width 58.95 meters
Height/depth 16.97 meters
Shielding Rated 400 SBD
Hull Rated 224 RU
Armament Dual turbolaser turrets (6)
Warhead launcher (1)
Concussion missiles standard load (10)
Crew 60 to 150 depending on configuration
Usage
Role(s) Corvette
System patrol
Rapid strike craft
Priority cargo transport
Era(s) Rebellion era
Affiliation Galactic Empire
Alliance to Restore the Republic
The Assassin-class corvette, better known as the modified corvette, was a small warship first produced some time before the Battle of Hoth and used primarily by the Imperial Navy.
Designed as a more militarized successor to the famous CR90 Corellian Corvette, the Assassin-class shared the familiar "hammerhead" styling, but it was more streamlined for greater hull strength.
In addition to a stronger hull, the Assassin had more resilient shields and heavier firepower. Though it shared a similar 4-3-4 engine layout, it had eight large outer engines and three small inner engines as opposed to the CR90's eleven nearly identical engines.
The Assassin-class was used alongside the CR90 in system patrol squadrons to repel pirates and Rebel attacks on convoys and space stations. It was also used by the Rebels in hit-and-fade operations and by several groups as a transport for high-priority cargo and personnel.