Imperial Research Ship
The Imperial Research Ship is an armored carrier and command center for remotely controlled experimental spacecraft.
General Information
| Model | Imperial Research Ship |
|---|---|
| Category | Capital Ships |
| Classification | Cruiser |
| Status | Active |
| Introduced | 14 AIA |
| Manufacturers | Sienar Fleet Systems (SFS) — Manufacturer |
| Operators | Imperial Navy (IN) — Primary |
Specifications
Dimensions
Length
651 m
Width
329 m
Height
251 m
Personnel
Crew
4,800
Gunners
40
Passengers
1,200 research and flight personnel
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
35,000 metric tons
Consumables
2 years
Starfighter Capacity
120 experimental-craft berths
Landing Craft Capacity
4 research-shuttle berths
Propulsion
Hyperdrive Rating
Class 2
Backup Hyperdrive
Class 12
Systems
Shielding
1,600 SBD
Hull
1,200 RU
Additional
Megalight Rating
8 MGLT
Armament
None
Special Systems
8 hangars; dorsal and ventral remote-control towers; prototype laboratories; secure telemetry arrays
Navy Classification
Cruiser
Primary Role
Research carrier / remote-craft control ship
Description
Eight hangars support prototype assembly, storage, servicing, and rapid launch. Large dorsal and ventral control towers carry the communications arrays required to direct unmanned squadrons across a battlespace. The unarmed hull relies upon exceptionally heavy armor, cruiser-grade deflector shields, secrecy, and escorts. A hyperdrive permits the entire research program to relocate between secured test ranges.
Origin: Legends
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