Gold Guard Fleet

The Gold Guard Fleet, a detachment of the Open Circle Fleet, was a mobile systems fleet within the Republic Navy that was comprised of Venator-class Star Destroyers, Arquitens-class light cruisers, and a prototype, one-of-a-kind Star Dreadnought; these warships were painted with yellow markings as opposed to traditional red markings found on most Republic warships. Under the command of nine different admirals and vice admirals, the Gold Guard Fleet patrolled up and down the Hydian Way, attacking any active pirates or Separatist warships along the way. This fleet was often the first to respond to any significant Separatist presence in any system along the Hydian Way, and was often sought out by Republic generals to transport their infantry units to these areas. Following the end of the Clone Wars, the Gold Guard Fleet transitioned into the Imperial Navy and its ships were replaced with stock-colored Imperial I-class and Victory I-class Star Destroyers, and continued its anti-piracy duties along the Hydian Way.