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| One of six [[starwars:DP20 frigate|Corellian gunships]] captured by [[Plagueis (House)|House Plagueis]] during the taking of the new [[Ascendant Fleet]], the '''''Curse''''' has become part of the forces of [[Karness Muur|Battleteam Karness Muur]]. During fleet engagements, the '''''Curse''''' serves as a screening vessel, along side the [[GSP Anguish|Anguish]], for the Battleteam's flagship, the [[BAC Harrower]] When outside of large engagements, it roves through both stellar and planetary battlefields, crushing fighter resistance and crippling freighters and defensive positions.
| | The '''''Curse''''' was one of six [[starwars:DP20 frigate|Corellian gunships]] captured by [[Plagueis (House)|House Plagueis]] during the taking of the new [[Ascendant Fleet]]. It was destroyed, along with the rest of the Ascendant Fleet, in 34 ABY. |
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
| Unlike others of the reliable DP20 make in the Galactic Alliance 4th Fleet, the frigate ''Cleric'' and her sister ship [[GSP Wrath|''Hope'']] were built expressly to reinforce Task Force Apex. Commissioned in [[30 ABY to 39 ABY|33 ABY]], the ships were fitted with newly-made parts and presented to the admirals of the [[starwars:Galactic Alliance|Galactic Alliance]] before being added to their roster. Helping to reinforce discipline and order, they became a part of Apex's safety net against fighters and bomber craft, an essential part of any fleet.
| | Built alongside the ''Hope'' for use as a system patrol craft, the Cleric was commissioned in shortly after the fall of the Empire. Alongside its sister ship, it took down pirate fighters and the odd radical separatist or insurgent craft and helped maintain stability in the galaxy. It was eventually captured by the forces of House Plagueis. Once back in service, it was renamed ''Curse'', and became a key component of Plagueian raid efforts. The '''''Curse''''' was part of the forces of [[Karness Muur|Battleteam Karness Muur]]. During fleet engagements, the '''''Curse''''' served as a screening vessel, alongside the [[GSP Anguish|Anguish]], for the Battleteam's flagship ''Harrower''. |
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| The ''Cleric'' had a full crew when the [[NSD Ascendancy|''Ascendancy'']] and her Plagueian masters struck, but was no match for the larger ship's ion cannons and was soon boarded by Trandoshan warriors from [[Saraask'ar]]. Captained by these, instead of by Subjugates, the ''Cleric'' tore a line down the middle of Apex's defenses and helped to cripple several other ships for boarding. Though disabled, it was towed by tractor beam to ''Ascendancy'' and repaired at Vaiken Spacedock with parts scavenged from the lost hulls of ''Ace'' and ''Sharpshooter'', two other DP20 ships. | |
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| Once back in service, it was renamed ''Curse'', and became a key component of Plagueian raid efforts.
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| ==Characteristics== | | ==Characteristics== |
| Designed to serve more adequately as a vessel of war than its relative, the [[starwars:CR90 corvette|CR90]], Corellian gunships had a greatly reduced amount of space for passengers, troops, or cargo. During their design phase, two words guided the shipwrights and engineers of [[starwars:Corellian Engineering Corporation|CEC]]: Fast and deadly. As such, engines made up half of their available interior space, with the rest reserved for deflector shield generators and weapons systems. Because of this speed and lethality, they were ideal craft for raiders and pirate fleets, but also saw extensive use by the [[starwars:Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance]] and were even used by local Imperial fleets. | | Designed to serve more adequately as a vessel of war than its relative, the [[starwars:CR90 corvette|CR90]], Corellian gunships had a greatly reduced amount of space for passengers, troops, or cargo. During their design phase, two words guided the shipwrights and engineers of [[starwars:Corellian Engineering Corporation|CEC]]: Fast and deadly. As such, engines made up half of their available interior space, with the rest reserved for deflector shield generators and weapons systems. Because of this speed and lethality, they were ideal craft for raiders and pirate fleets, but also saw extensive use by the [[starwars:Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel Alliance]] and were even used by local Imperial fleets. |
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| The DP20 gunship bore a stock armament of eight double turbolaser cannons, four concussion missile tubes, and six quad laser cannons. This made the vessel useful for a number of reasons. Ideally, it was meant to destroy fighters, bombers, and other snub or shuttle craft en masse; where a capital ship's bulk made accurate strikes against such craft difficult, the gunship could pinpoint and destroy them with much greater accuracy. However, they were also capable of harrying and dealing damage to larger ships, while still being maneuverable and quick enough to evade powerful craft such as Star Destroyers. In Plagueian hands, these vessels have become central to crippling and raiding ships for supplies and slaves. | | The DP20 gunship bore a stock armament of eight double turbolaser cannons, four concussion missile tubes, and six quad laser cannons. This made the vessel useful for a number of reasons. Ideally, it was meant to destroy fighters, bombers, and other snub or shuttle craft en masse; where a capital ship's bulk made accurate strikes against such craft difficult, the gunship could pinpoint and destroy them with much greater accuracy. However, they were also capable of harrying and dealing damage to larger ships, while still being maneuverable and quick enough to evade powerful craft such as Star Destroyers. |
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| DP20 ships held accomodations for forty-five crewmen and forty-six gunners; in Plagueian hands, both posts are occupied by [[Subjugates]]. In addition, the 120-meter craft always house a Dark Jedi, and the crews rotate outward. In the close-knit environment of such a small ship, crew members become akin to families, something that increases the possibility of Subjugate crewmen finding identities and rebelling. To combat this, the crews of the gunships are routinely cycled out or, if necessary, purged. The Dark Jedi aboard is both a measure against boarders and a safeguard against slaves; in such enclosed spaces, a [[lightsaber]] and the [[starwars:Dark Side of the Force|Dark Side]] make them more than a match for invading soldiers or a crew of lightly-armed slaves. | | DP20 ships held accommodations for forty-five crewmen and forty-six gunners; in Plagueian hands, both posts are occupied by [[Subjugates]]. In the close-knit environment of such a small ship, crew members become akin to families, something that increases the possibility of Subjugate crewmen finding identities and rebelling. To combat this, the crews of the gunships are routinely cycled out or, if necessary, purged. |
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The Curse was one of six Corellian gunships captured by House Plagueis during the taking of the new Ascendant Fleet. It was destroyed, along with the rest of the Ascendant Fleet, in 34 ABY.
History
Built alongside the Hope for use as a system patrol craft, the Cleric was commissioned in shortly after the fall of the Empire. Alongside its sister ship, it took down pirate fighters and the odd radical separatist or insurgent craft and helped maintain stability in the galaxy. It was eventually captured by the forces of House Plagueis. Once back in service, it was renamed Curse, and became a key component of Plagueian raid efforts. The Curse was part of the forces of Battleteam Karness Muur. During fleet engagements, the Curse served as a screening vessel, alongside the Anguish, for the Battleteam's flagship Harrower.
Characteristics
Designed to serve more adequately as a vessel of war than its relative, the CR90, Corellian gunships had a greatly reduced amount of space for passengers, troops, or cargo. During their design phase, two words guided the shipwrights and engineers of CEC: Fast and deadly. As such, engines made up half of their available interior space, with the rest reserved for deflector shield generators and weapons systems. Because of this speed and lethality, they were ideal craft for raiders and pirate fleets, but also saw extensive use by the Rebel Alliance and were even used by local Imperial fleets.
The DP20 gunship bore a stock armament of eight double turbolaser cannons, four concussion missile tubes, and six quad laser cannons. This made the vessel useful for a number of reasons. Ideally, it was meant to destroy fighters, bombers, and other snub or shuttle craft en masse; where a capital ship's bulk made accurate strikes against such craft difficult, the gunship could pinpoint and destroy them with much greater accuracy. However, they were also capable of harrying and dealing damage to larger ships, while still being maneuverable and quick enough to evade powerful craft such as Star Destroyers.
DP20 ships held accommodations for forty-five crewmen and forty-six gunners; in Plagueian hands, both posts are occupied by Subjugates. In the close-knit environment of such a small ship, crew members become akin to families, something that increases the possibility of Subjugate crewmen finding identities and rebelling. To combat this, the crews of the gunships are routinely cycled out or, if necessary, purged.