Ambition (CR90 Corvette)

Ambition
Production information
Manufacturer:	Corellian Engineering Corporation
Product line:	CR series
Model:	CR90 corvette
Class:	Corvette
Cost:	3,600,000 credits
Possession Item:	ID 49302
Technical specifications
Length:	150 meters
Beam:	48.6 meters
Height:	32.6 meters
Max acceleration:	2,100 G
Max speed (atmosphere):	950 km/h
Engine unit(s):	Girodyne Ter58 high-output ion turbine engines (11)
Hyperdrive rating:	Class 2.0
Hyperdrive system:	CEC subspace hyperdrive
Power plant:	Mason-Branger 7085 ionization reactor and regulator
Shielding:	Phoah-Kingsmeyer 484-J4E screen control and shield projector
Hull:	Ferro-magnesium ceramic
Sensor systems:	Pax Hustana variable array sensor units (2)
Navigation system:	Corellian Chain Management NavCom Unit
Armament:	Taim & Bak H9 dual turbolaser turrets (2) Taim & Bak H9 single turbolaser turrets (4)
Crew:	165
Minimum crew:	7
Passengers:	Up to 600
Cargo capacity:	Up to 3,000 metric tons
Consumables:	1 year
Usage
Role(s):	Corvette Light escort
Era(s):	Republic era Imperial era Rise of the Brotherhood era Exodus era New Order era
Affiliation:	Clan Plagueis
Fleet:	Ascendant Fleet
Taskforce:	First Mobile Fleet
Current Status:	Destroyed
Commissioned:	25 BBY
Destroyed:	40 ABY
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Serving as both an asset of the Ascendant Fleet and The Circle prior to its destruction, the Ambition was a CR90 corvette. Attached to the First Mobile Fleet, it operated as an escort during times of war while also once serving as a location for the training and transportation of Force sensitive individuals added to the Clan.

History

Brought into service in 25 BBY, the Ambition was originally joined to Defence Force Dorn as part of the Ascendant Fleet's older structure. Due to the mixed roles of its design. it also served as an asset of the Circle, typically in the role of transportation but also as a primary location when required. It was one of the few ships to escape the destruction of the fleet during 34 ABY, and was moved to the newly designated Command Force Aurek during the rebuilding and restructuring of the Clan's navy. It would later be reassigned to the first Mobile Fleet. It served Clan Plagueis loyally in the Ascendant Fleet for years. However, in 40 ABY, during the Fifteenth Great Jedi War, it was captured by The Children of Mortis. The Children then used it in a false flag attack during a summit of several Brotherhood Clans on Cantonica. During the ensuing battle, the Ambition was destroyed.

Characteristics

Commonly nicknamed a blockade runner thanks to its distinctive engine-heavy design, the CR90 was designed by the Corellian Engineering Corporation as a diplomatic ship to be used as an escort vessel for high-ranking official politicians. Although not intended as a dedicated warship, many of its noteworthy strengths were easily adapted to an escort role, leading to various groups opposed to the Empire or pirate factions adopting the ship as a major addition to its fleet.

At a length of one-hundred-and-fifty meters, the CR90 only requires a crew of seventy-five to operate the ship but could be bolstered by a further ninety for greater effectiveness. Capable of ferrying up to two hundred passengers, and three thousand tons of cargo without compromising its speed, it was highly effective as an armed freighter. This was achieved thanks to the huge cluster of ion turbine engines that occupied the rear third of its length. Outfitted with two primary Taim & Bak H9 dual turbolaser turrets and an additional four single barrel variants, it was remarkably well-armed for a civilian ship. Nevertheless, the ship was still lightly shielded and armoured for a vessel of its tonnage, making them glass cannons during protracted engagements.

Role

Intended primarily as a picket and recon vessel, the Ambition served as a forward scout for the First Mobile Fleet. In situations were the Ascendancy's complement of X-Wings would not suffice or required further support, it proved to be a suitable means to add additional fast-moving firepower. Its presence also helped to free up the smaller ships from escort duties while maintaining a clear perimeter cordon about the Ascendancy, giving it a constantly active asset that did not require frequent refueling and downtime in hangars like starfighters.