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| |image=[[File:Combat hammerhead.jpg|250px]] | | |image= |
| |name=Hell’s Iris | | |name=Hell’s Iris |
| |manufacturer = | | |manufacturer =[[starwars:Kuat Drive Yards|Kuat Drive Yards]] |
| |line = | | |line =[[starwars:Raider-class corvette|Raider-class corvette]] |
| |model=[[itemprototype:910|Combat Hammerhead Corvette]] | | |model=[[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class Corvette]] |
| |class=Corvette | | |class=Corvette |
| |cost=4,500,000 credits | | |cost=6,750,000 credits |
| |modifier= | | |modifier= |
| |item=[[item:51617|ID 51617]] | | |item=[[item:64942-raider-ii-class-corvette|ID 64942]] |
| |length=100 meters | | |length=150 meters |
| |width= | | |width= |
| |height= | | |height= |
| |max accel= | | |max accel= |
| |mglt= | | |mglt= |
| |max speed= | | |max speed= |
| |engine= | | |engine=*Primary drive unit |
| |hyperdrive= | | *Auxillary drive units (2) |
| | |hyperdrive=Equipped |
| |hdsystem= | | |hdsystem= |
| |poweroutput= | | |poweroutput= |
| |power= | | |power= |
| |shield gen=equipped | | |shield gen=Equipped |
| |hull= | | |hull= |
| | |sensor= |
| |target= | | |target= |
| |armament=*Heavy dual laser turrets (4) | | |navigation= |
| *Dual turbolaser turrets (3) | | |avionics= |
| *Missile launcher | | |countermeasures= |
| |crew= | | |armament=*Turbolaser turrets (12) |
| | *Quad laser turrets (6) |
| | *Missile launchers (4) |
| | |crew=111 |
| |skeleton= | | |skeleton= |
| |passengers= | | |passengers=40 passengers/troops |
| |capacity= | | |capacity=400 metric tons |
| |consumables= | | |consumables= |
| |othersystems= | | |othersystems= |
| |role=*Corvette | | |role=Corvette |
| |era= * [[New Order era]] | | |era=[[New Order era]] |
| |affiliation= [[Clan]] [[Clan Plagueis|Plagueis]] | | |affiliation= *[[Clan]] [[Clan Plagueis|Plagueis]] |
| |known= | | |known= |
| |fleet= [[Ascendant Fleet]] | | |fleet= [[Ascendant Fleet]] |
| |taskforce=Command Force Dread | | |taskforce= [[Ascendant_Fleet#Expeditionary_Fleet_Zerek|Expeditionary Fleet Zerek]] |
| |owners= | | |owners= |
| |namedcrew= | | |namedcrew= |
| |captains= | | |captains= |
| |status=Active | | |status=Active |
| |commission=1 BBY | | |commission=34 ABY |
| |firstsight= | | |firstsight= |
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| '''Hell's Iris''' is a vessel in [[Clan Plagueis]]’ [[Ascendant Fleet]]. It is a [[itemprototype:910|Combat Hammerhead Corvette]] assigned to Command Force Dread. | | '''Hell's Iris''' is a [[starwars:Raider-class corvette|Raider-class corvette]] serving as an escort vessel within the [[Ascendant Fleet]] of [[Clan]] [[Clan Plagueis|Plagueis]]. Nimble, capable, and extremely well-armed for its design, the ''Heretic'' is a useful fast-attack vessel capable of countering both starfighters and heavier tonnage ships. One of several such ships of its class within the fleet, it has proven itself capable in both singular attack roles and working as part of a larger battle-group. |
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
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| As with many current ships within Clan Plagueis' navy, the ''Hell's Iris'' was purchased and put into service during the New Order era. Purchased in 34 ABY, it was drafted into the third of the fleet's primary task forces and given a support role. The vessel's duties were varied typically tasked with picking up the slack of where other warships failed, or whatever role was required for any individual operation. This proved to be of great worth to Clan Plagueis, throughout the Brotherhood's civil war when opposing the Iron Throne and against the [[Collective]] threat. It was later reassigned to Command Force Dread. | | As with many current ships within Clan Plagueis' navy, the ''Hell's Iris'' was purchased and put into service during the New Order era. Purchased in 34 ABY, it was drafted into the third of the fleet's primary task forces and given a support role. The vessel's duties were varied typically tasked with picking up the slack of where other warships failed, or whatever role was required for any individual operation. This proved to be of great worth to Clan Plagueis, throughout the Brotherhood's civil war when opposing the Iron Throne and against the [[Collective]] threat. It was later reassigned to Expeditionary Fleet Zerek. |
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| Noted for its distinctive twin prow design, the ''Hell's Iris'' is typical of most Hammerhead Corvettes repurposed into a combat role. Although originally intended as simply an armed transport, relatively few modifications were required to turn it into a highly effective escort vessel. Armed with a variety of [[StarWars:Laser cannon/Legends|laser cannons]] and [[StarWars:Turbolaser/Legends|turbolasers]] on a variety of turret mounts, it is a highly capable ship in joining assaults on larger capital ships, or breaking up starfighter raids. This is further bolstered by the presence of a missile launcher, that augments the ship's offensive capacity and permits it to inflict heavy damage during the opening volley of an engagement.
| | Typical of its class, the ''Hell's Iris'' is a sleek and heavily armed design renowned as much for its versatile nature as its ability to blunt typical starfighter tactics. Both atmosphere and void capable, the ship can easily support both ground and spaceborne battles in a number of roles. Thanks to a heavy armament of six quad [[starwars:Laser cannon/Legends|laser cannon]] turrets, multiple light [[StarWars:Turbolaser/Legends|turbolasers]], and four missile launchers, the vessel is a threat to almost any ship that it engages. The design makes it both a highly effective fighter platform and offers it the ability to threaten far larger vessels when operating as part of an attack group. |
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| Although only capable of relatively moderate maneuverability, the ''Hell's Iris'' is noted for its sheer speed and heavy armoring. This makes it well suited to skirmishing assaults into the heart of enemy formations or running a gauntlet of heavy firepower. Yet perhaps the most surprising strength of the ship is its carrying capacity. Due to the class' mercantile origins, it is capable of ferrying an extremely large number of passengers for a ship of its size. With reports noting the ability to easily hold up to one-hundred-and-twenty-five passengers, and some reports citing up to two thousand with some difficulty, this gives it an edge over similar vessels within the Ascendant Fleet; especially in the role of an assault ship.
| | While protected only by average shielding and armour, its great maneuverability and speed gives the ''Hell's Iris'' a noted edge in most battles. This suits its role extremely well, allowing it to rapidly reposition and redeploy when defending a fleet, and engaging in hit-and-fade raiding engagements. Requiring one-hundred-and-eleven crewmen to operate effectively, it requires a far higher number of personnel than most similar ships to operate effectively. Equally, it is only capable of hosting forty passengers, a lower number than that of similar ships within the Ascendant Fleet. |
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| Primarily the ''Hell's Iris'' will act as a point defense vessel, intercepting and eliminating hostile fighters or bombers that attempt to make attack runs. However, it can also act independently as a skirmisher and reconnaissance vessel. It rarely functions on its own when it is expecting combat, but for non-combat missions can be used as a long-range transport or escort vessel. The role it has within the Task Force is flexible enough, however, to allow it to adapt to many different scenarios.
| | During major engagements, the ''Hell's Iris'' operates as a part of a wider anti-starfighter screen alongside other [[itemprototype:raider-ii-class-corvette|''Raider II''-class]] corvettes. Maintaining a close proximity to the larger cruisers, it helps to blunt attacks by groups reliant upon large waves of smaller attack craft. This leaves it working close to the fleet in a patrol or defensive pattern, while the role of recon efforts is left to other vessels. |
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Hell's Iris is a Raider-class corvette serving as an escort vessel within the Ascendant Fleet of Clan Plagueis. Nimble, capable, and extremely well-armed for its design, the Heretic is a useful fast-attack vessel capable of countering both starfighters and heavier tonnage ships. One of several such ships of its class within the fleet, it has proven itself capable in both singular attack roles and working as part of a larger battle-group.
History
As with many current ships within Clan Plagueis' navy, the Hell's Iris was purchased and put into service during the New Order era. Purchased in 34 ABY, it was drafted into the third of the fleet's primary task forces and given a support role. The vessel's duties were varied typically tasked with picking up the slack of where other warships failed, or whatever role was required for any individual operation. This proved to be of great worth to Clan Plagueis, throughout the Brotherhood's civil war when opposing the Iron Throne and against the Collective threat. It was later reassigned to Expeditionary Fleet Zerek.
Characteristics
Typical of its class, the Hell's Iris is a sleek and heavily armed design renowned as much for its versatile nature as its ability to blunt typical starfighter tactics. Both atmosphere and void capable, the ship can easily support both ground and spaceborne battles in a number of roles. Thanks to a heavy armament of six quad laser cannon turrets, multiple light turbolasers, and four missile launchers, the vessel is a threat to almost any ship that it engages. The design makes it both a highly effective fighter platform and offers it the ability to threaten far larger vessels when operating as part of an attack group.
While protected only by average shielding and armour, its great maneuverability and speed gives the Hell's Iris a noted edge in most battles. This suits its role extremely well, allowing it to rapidly reposition and redeploy when defending a fleet, and engaging in hit-and-fade raiding engagements. Requiring one-hundred-and-eleven crewmen to operate effectively, it requires a far higher number of personnel than most similar ships to operate effectively. Equally, it is only capable of hosting forty passengers, a lower number than that of similar ships within the Ascendant Fleet.
Role
During major engagements, the Hell's Iris operates as a part of a wider anti-starfighter screen alongside other Raider II-class corvettes. Maintaining a close proximity to the larger cruisers, it helps to blunt attacks by groups reliant upon large waves of smaller attack craft. This leaves it working close to the fleet in a patrol or defensive pattern, while the role of recon efforts is left to other vessels.