The Ashigaru-class Chie Imperial Gunship, often shortened as Ashi, was a small but heavily-armed capital ship designed by Chie Imperial Shipyards, beginning sometime after 25 ABY. These ships had heavy armament, thick armor, powerful shields, and large engines, which made them formidable in battle; however, they had very little agility, and turned slowly. These ships were used primarily by the Chie Imperial Navy.
Characteristics[]
Ships of the Ashigaru-class were specialized expressly for the purpose of destroying as many enemy ships as they could while suffering as little damage as possible. Indeed, one of these ships could destroy a Pellaeon-class Star Destroyer without any major damage. Most of the ship's interior was devoted to the massive antimatter generators which powered the engines, shields, and weapons. The bow of the ship was strengthened, for use in ramming attacks. The main use of the Ashigaru-class were escorting larger ships and attacking ships while they are otherwise engaged. The class is more effective against other capital ships, so it carries 20 Shuriken-class Starfighters for use against smaller ships.
History[]
The Ashigaru-class was created by the Chie, sometime after 25 ABY. They served extensively in the Chie Imperial Navy, although some were also bought by other factions.