Sentinel (Star Destroyer)

The Sentinel was an Imperial I-class Star Destroyer of the Imperial Navy in service from 15 BBY to 5 ABY. Ultimately, it was destroyed during the Battle of Jakku.

History
Four years after the creation of the Galactic Empire, the Sentinel was built at Kuat Drive Yards, and after its construction was immediately put under control of Admiral Stryker Perox, one of the top officers at the time. Its first mission was to deploy a squadron of TIE Fighters out to the planet of Tatooine. The ship was deployed on 50 more missions after that and was considered one of the most effective Destroyers in the Imperial Fleet.

Destruction and Legacy
The Sentinel was not present for the Battle of Endor, as it was undergoing repairs at the time. However, the ship would meet its fate at the decisive Battle of Jakku, the final battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance. The bridge was completely bombarded by X-Wings and A-Wings, causing it to explode. The explosion killed all members of the bridge crew, including Admiral Perox. Anybody inside of the ship's main body was killed when the remains hit the surface of Jakku or when the ship began its descent towards the ground. In 10 ABY, former Imperial Scout Trooper TK-117 wrote in his journal about his memories of the ''Sentinel. ''He wrote that, "The terrorists blew up my home, where I had lived most of my life. I hate them all, even to this day. Nobody should have to see the place where they grew up demolished into a million pieces. Every rebel is a traitor. Palpatine didn't die for this." The ship, as of 34 ABY, still remains buried in the sands of Jakku.