Guardian-class light cruiser
A 42-metre patrol, customs, and picket vessel whose historic "light cruiser" name greatly overstates its physical class.
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General Information
| Model | Guardian-class |
|---|---|
| Category | Transport & Utility Spacecraft |
| Classification | Patrol Craft |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 7 AIA |
| Manufacturers | Sienar Fleet Systems (SFS) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Imperial Navy (IN) — Primary |
Specifications
Dimensions
Length
42 m
Personnel
Crew
16
Gunners
4
Skeleton Crew
8; +10 difficulty
Passengers
6 prisoners in brig
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
200 metric tons
Consumables
3 months
Starfighter Capacity
Optional external rack for 6 TIE/LN starfighters; reduces maneuverability; no internal hangar
Propulsion
Hyperdrive Rating
Class 1
Backup Hyperdrive
Class 10
Maximum Atmospheric Speed
1,150 km/h
Systems
Hull
180 RU
Shielding
200 SBD
Additional
Published Type
Light cruiser
Naval Classification
Patrol Craft / customs corvette
Primary Role
Picket / patrol / customs enforcement
Navigation System
Navicomputer
Maneuverability
1D
Megalight Rating
90 MGLT
Alternate Armament
6 double turbolaser cannons on documented variants; not carried in addition to the standard laser fit
Sensor Systems
Passive 30/1D; Scan 60/2D; Search 90/4D; Focus 4/4D+1
Combat Rating Basis
Registry conversion: published WEG Space 9, Hull 5D and Shields 2D; calibrated against the similarly sized Sentinel-class and the Guardian's fast, heavily defended customs-patrol role.
Armament
2 ×
Laser Cannon — Forward-fixed; fire separately
Laser
2 ×
Laser Cannon Turret — Turreted; fire separately
Laser
Description
The Guardian-class light cruiser is a compact 42-metre patrol vessel designed for customs enforcement, picket duty, inspection, and local security. Despite its traditional designation, its dimensions and operating profile place it among patrol craft and customs corvettes rather than true cruisers.
Origin: Legends
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