Korri-class Galleon
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(Backup) Class 8.0
(8) Quad Turbolaser Batteries
(20) Double Heavy Turbolaser Batteries
(10) Turbolaser Batteries
(20)Ion Cannons
(10) Quad Laser Cannons
(14) Tractor Beam Projectors
(24)Assault Fighters
(6) Assault Shuttles
(6) Transports
The Empire-class is the the successor to the old but reliable Venator-class. The Empire needed vessels with better fighter complement for large scale operations. The Revenge class was built for this role but was too expensive to build and too costly to maintain in the numbers Imperial Command wanted. Thus the Empire-class was born. The ship acted as support for large squadrons and as flagships for smaller battlegroups. Never deployed without protection the Empire was often paired with two Vicotry II-class star destroyers and various other smaller escorts.
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Design
Imperial I-class star destroyers are dry docked and the forward two hundred meters are removed to make way for a large forward multi-level Hanger. Extra shielding is added to the forward section as well as massive reinforced mesh dura-steel hanger doors. The forward third of the ship how houses the massive bay. The ventral amidships docking bay was removed adding ventral weapons batteries and a secondary reactor. The eight heavy quad barbets are retained as are the two rim mounted heavy double Heavy Cannons. A second triple heavy turret is added to the dorsal spine just forward of the original triple heavy turret. One additional triple heavy turret replaces the ventral docking bay. Ten heavy ion cannons are placed on the prow five to each flanking rim. Turbolasers and quad lasers line the ventral and doral edge of the port and starboard rim. Two full star fighter wings are supported as well as gunboats, Shuttles, Transports, Barges, and even corvettes can dock in the lower bay fo the forward hanger.
History
The Korri-class has represented the Cizerack Trade Navy as its de-facto ship of the line for the past 75 years. The Star Galleon standardized what previously was a hodge-podge of up-armored and armed heavy bulk freighters designed to guard valuable shipments beyond the Carshoulis cluster. In the final years of the Old Republic, the trade oligarchs of the Pride realized the decaying Republic could not be trusted to enforce security on the expanses of the Hydian Way that were under their control, therefore a nationalized effort was put forward to develop a homogenous Cizerack naval answer to the problem of rampant piracy and raiding that was all too frequent beyond their home systems. At the same time, the development of the Gorroka Heavy Particle Cannon gave the Huntress Admiralty an excuse to construct a capital ship large enough and capable to mount such a heavy weapon. As the Cizerack Navy was primarily only interested in securing free trade, these vessels were still considered cargo ships first and warships second, although the Korri was equally capable at accomplishing both missions should the need arise.
With the rise of the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the advent of the Clone Wars, the Korri Star Galleons were pushed into direct combat roles against the Republic Navy. While they performed admirably against their Republic cruiser counterparts, the loss of the Cana'darri shipyards and the brutality of the Outer Rim Sieges limited the effect they could have during the war. In the aftermath, the Galactic Empire allowed the Cizerack Pride to retain their remaining contingent of Galleons, on the notion that the Cizerack problem would be handled better if they were treated as trade partners and proxies. It has been a relationship both sides resent, though that hasn't prevented trade from Star Galleons being seen in all corners of the galaxy, even beyond the Hydian Way.
Known Vessels
- ESD Ravager
- ESD Harbinger
Out of Character
The Korri-class is a Fanon Ship found on a few Site on the web.
