Defender of the Core (Mandator-class Star Dreadnaught)

"The Defender of the Core; Pride of Republic Navy"

- Republic Propaganda Poster The Defender of the Core was a Mandator-class Star Dreadnaught that saw service in 17 BBY, Following the Death of Palpatine at the hands of the Clone Rebels whom defied order Sixty Six, The Vessel was designed and Constructed by Speaker of the Senate Carth Antilles, Following its completion at the Shipyards of Fondor, the Dreadnaught saw numerous counts of Fighting against the Remains of the Separatist Council, the Vessel also fought alongside The Pride of the Core and The Vandrayke, Both being Mandator's as well.

The Vessel was critized heavily for the supposed wastefullness of Rescources and Credits that went into the production of the classes, never the less, the vessel along with its sister vessels saw combat at the Battle of Serpia, the Battle of Onderon, The Battle of Ossus and the Skirmish above Lehon, which saw the Destruction of the Pride of the Core, and the following investigation of Senate Activities.

The Defender saw another 2 Years of active combat, Taking massive casualties and damage during its Service, including upgrades and other additions as time went by for the Warship.