Munificent-class Star Frigate
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2,360
(2) Super Heavy Ion Cannons(26) Double Turbolaser Cannons
20 Light Turbolaser Turrets
(38 Point Defense Turbolaser Cannons
(8) All Pourpose Mass Driver Cannons
Ammo Per Launcher
(1,200 Flak, , 20 Heavy Proton Torpedoes, 20 Assault Torpedo, 10 Seismic Chages)
12 Assault Craft
6 Shuttles
The Munificent-class star frigate, commonly referred to as the Banking Clan frigate, Is more of a heavy cruiser than a frigate. It can be found an many fleets through out the galaxy.
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Design
The hull of the Munificent-class was compact and had little internal space for cargo or passengers. The ship was a formidable warship and could stand against much larger ships long enough to escape any fight it could not win. Along the longitudinal spines and armor of the ship ran tensor fields and inertial compensator that helped maintain the structural integrity of the vessel. This aided in holding the structure together in battle when normal damage would break the ship apart.
A massive twin turbolaser cannon, and two long-range ion cannons provide the Munificent-class with a long range bombardment capabilities. The twin turbolaser cannon was powerful enough to melt an ice moon measuring 1,000 km in diameter or pierce the shields of a 10 km-wide Grade III battle station. Three Munificent-class frigates were enough to outgun larger line ships such as the Venator, Victory, and Imperial-class star destroyers. Complementing the heavy weaponry were 26 twin turbolaser cannons for ship to ship engagements. 20 light turbolaser turrets for flexible response against frigates and corvettes as well as smaller attack craft. 26 twin turbolaser cannons gave the Munificent point defense and anti-fighter defensive capabilities. 8 All porpose flak mass cannons rounded out the offensive/defensive armament of the Munificent-class. These weapons could fire a wide range of canister type warheads including Flak, Seismic charges, assault Missiles and heavy torpedoes.
A system of docking rings lined the sides of each ship for docking fighters or small transports. In some models, hangar bays were positioned in the middle of the ship, where several starfighters were stored. These ships were also heavily shielded and could withstand significant firepower until destroyed.
History
The Munificent-class was produced by Manufactured by Hoersch-Kessel Drive and Gwori Revolutionary Industries for the Banking Clan before and during the Clone Wars. The star frigates were used by the Clan to defend their private, secure comm network, harass worlds heavily in debt, transfer key financial assets and guard treasure vaults. The Munificent acted as a key component of the Banking Clan's network by carrying hyperwave transceivers and communications arrays that allowed secure financial transactions to occur across the galaxy. When the Banking Clan joined the Confederacy, Chairman San Hill devoted a fleet of star frigates to the cause. The class became a staple of the Confederate Navy during the Clone Wars and formed the backbone of the fleet. After the Clone Wars ended, many crews took their Munificents past the reaches of the Galactic Empire, becoming pirates and mercenaries. Some vessels later ended up in the Rebel Alliance, where many ships were extensively modified to the point where they barely resembled their original design
Known Vessels
Alliance
Out Of Character
The Munificent-class first appeared in the Star Wars: Obsessions comic.
