Devastator-class heavy battlecruiser

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 was an Imperial vessel designed to replace the Imperial Star Destroyer as the Empire’s main capital ship. It was designed by Kuat Drive Yards and saw extensive use patrolling the Outer Rim and was generally known for its firepower and speed for its size.

Details
The Devastator-class heavy battlecruiser was 7,600 feet long and boasted two ventral long range guns capable of destroying capital ships in one to two hits. It’s bridge was slightly more well defended than that of an Imperial I class and possessed a point defense system giving it many advantages over the Imperial I.

History
Following the events of the Battle of Hoth it was clear to some Imperial Navy commanders that the Imperial Star Destroyers were ineffective and called on Kuat for a new main line capital ship. Admiral Firmus Piett requested to KDY that he be given a ship with versatility and firepower. These battlecruisers saw action patrolling the Outer Rim for most of its service but one ship known as the Interference commanded by Captain Austin Motti played a key role using volleys of turbolaser fire to repel Rebel Alliance forces at the Battle of Arcafi in 16 ABY.

Obsolescence
The Devastator-class heavy battlecruiser was eventually outclassed by smaller and faster Vindicator class heavy cruisers and Allegiance class battlecruisers. Although production of the ship was never ceased, the Empire found other ships that could perform the Devastator’s tasks in better ways and with more efficiency.