Ramship

Ramships, also known as rammers, were starships (or airships) designed for the sole purpose of ramming in aerospace combat. In the early centuries of the Galactic Republic, long before the invention of laser cannons and space torpedos, ramships were the only warships used in interstellar warfare. Ancient ramships were often equipped with shiplances, which were large and long (often sharp or barbed) projections that protruded from the front or sides of the ramship. Combat between two ramships that were equipped with shiplances was known as "space jousting". Later, ramships were typically piloted by artificial intelligence and packed with explosive materials.