Post by Marcus Starkiller on Sept 19, 2006 17:33:58 GMT -5
Production information
Manufacturer Corellian Engineering Corporation
Model CR90 corvette
Class Corvette
Technical specifications
Length 150 meters
Maximum acceleration 2,100 G
Maximum speed (space) 22 MGLT max
Maximum speed (atmosphere) 950 kph
Hyperdrive rating Class 2
Power plant Mason-Branger 7085 ionization reactor and regulator
Shielding Phoah-Kingsmeyer 484-J4e (100 SBD)
Hull Ferro-magnesium ceramic (50 RU)
Sensor systems 2 Pax Hustana variable array sensor units
Navigation system Corellian Chain Management NavCom Unit (26640 limited non-AI processing)
Armament Taim & Bak H9 dual turbolasers (2)
Laser cannons on escape pods (4)
Complement Faberstien-Lago 37s emergency escape pods (8)
Crew 50 standard; 165 max
Passengers 250
Cargo capacity Varies, depends on mission and modular configuration
Usage
Role(s) Corvette
Light escort
Transport
Era(s) Rise of the Empire era
Rebellion era
New Republic era
Affiliation Galactic Republic
Galactic Empire
Alliance to Restore the Republic
New Republic
The CR90 corvette, commonly referred to as the Corellian corvette, was a small, multi-purpose capital ship manufactured by Corellian Engineering Corporation.
Specifications
A versatile ship, the CR90 was used extensively across the Galaxy by governments and private interests. The interior of the CR90 featured a modular design to allow for easy reconfiguration of the Corellian corvette from one function to another. Common configurations included a troop carrier, light escort vessel, cargo transport, or passenger liner. Its ease of modification was a trademark of CEC's and increased the corvette's resale value.
The weapon systems varied, although the standard configuration mounted two Taim & Bak H9 dual turbolasers and four laser cannons. CR90 corvettes could carry as many as eight turbolasers, six laser cannons, and four ion cannons. Under the standard configuration, these turrets were unable to hit anything behind the corvette's engines, so CR90 corvettes featured a well-known axial blind spot. A common configuration for combat-oriented corvettes consisted of six H9 dual turbolasers. A similar armament was mounted on the Assassin-class corvette, a successor of the CR90 that was designed exclusively for combat roles.
The ship was capable of speeds up to 22 MGLT and could carry 600 passengers. However, its hyperdrive class was low compared to most ships of similar size. The standard crew was made up of 8 officers and 38 enlisted crew, but could range from 30 to 165 total, depending on its configuration.
Use profiles
Galactic Empire
A dwarf amongst the massive Star Destroyers of the Imperial Navy, CR90 corvettes were relegated primarily to diplomatic and escort duty. In a fleet engagements, CR90 corvettes were often tasked with attacking enemy starfighters or fleeing the battlefield with important cargo or intelligence.
Rebel Alliance and fringe
Unlike their Imperial counterparts, Alliance CR90 corvettes acted as frontline combat ships for the early years of the Galactic Civil War. The ease of acquiring CR90 parts and mechanics made them a good fit for the desperate Rebellion. Its near ubiquity made it a popular choice amongst Rebels, pirates, and smugglers, earning it the nickname "blockade runner" for its ability to slip through Imperial nets.
New Republic
Following the transition of the Alliance into the New Republic, CR90 corvettes continued to play an important role in the newly organized New Republic Defense Fleet until phased out of line-duty with modernization efforts like the New Class program.