Interdictor-class Cruiser

Because of its triangular shape, the Interdictor Cruiser is often mistakenly identified as a Star Destroyer. This is not the case. Interdictor-class ships are specialized ships, equipped with four gravity-well generators that simulate large planet-sized masses, the purpose of which is to draw craft out of hyperspace or prevent ships from engaging hyperdrive and fleeing a battle. This secret technology is particularly useful for trapping and catching pirates and smugglers, and for holding a smaller enemy fleet in space so it cannot avoid destruction at the hands of an Imperial fleet. The gravity well generators are housed in four globe-shaped protrusions. Creating Interdictors is financially tedious, so Interdictors will not be found accompanying every Imperial fleet. Typically an Interdictor will be employed patrolling known smuggling routes to catch smugglers and maintain peace and order in a sector. With twenty laser cannons and two squadrons of TIE Fighters, the Interdictor is capable of defending itself from enemy fighters and small cruisers.