Warrior-class Gunship Mark II

General Description
The Warrior-class Gunship Mark II is a further derivation of the Warrior-class Gunship developed jointly by REC and the New Republic Defense Fleet. While the original Warrior-class was heavily focused on being a capital ship hunter, the Mark II version is designed to be more of a balanced support ship capable of making close-in, pinpoint attacks on larger ships using its quad turbolasers and starfighter-grade proton torpedoes. It also seems some use as a mass starfighter screener; Its suites of quad weapons allow the gunship to use a wide variety of fire patterns and intensities, first pioneered by the DBY-827 turbolasers used on the Venators, but the quad turbolasers typically are used to put up massive flak walls while the quad autoblasters and proton torpedo launchers typically pick off those ships that do get past the flak wall. Like its predecessor, the Warrior II has decent enough atmospheric ability to allow it to support ground operations planetside.

Differences between the Mark I and Mark II
The most obvious difference between the Mark I and the Mark II is the Mark II's use of completely identical catamaran hulls. This gives the Mark II more space for people and equipment compared to the Mark I and simplifies logistics. The most odd consequence of this practice is the existence of two identical, bulbous bridges using reinforced transparisteel viewports. Usually only one bridge is used at a time, with the other used as a backup. However, which bridge is being used at the time varies from ship to ship, making it difficult for enemies to figure out which bridge to fire on.

Like the Sacheen Mark II, the other major change with the Warrior Mk II is its extensive use of parts already used throughout the Republic Fleet to keep logistics simpler. On the Warrior II, these include Gyrhil autoblasters used by B-wings, Krupx MG-7 proton torpedo launchers used by X-wings, and Taim & Bak Quad Turbolasers used by older dreadnaughts and Victory Star Destroyers. Taking a cue from Mon Calamari designs, the Warrior incorporates back-up shield generators that are identical to its main shield generators, making them more capable of withstanding damage than their predecessors. The main drawbacks of the Mark II over the Mark I is less powerful weapons(though there are more of them), slower atmospheric speed, higher price, and greater crew useage. However, most officers believe the tradeoff well worth it.

Deployment and Field History
Dozens of Warrior Mark II Gunships are in service as of 18 ABY, but they are still outnumbered by a wide variety of other corvette types in New Republic service. Few of these ships operate independently, and most are assigned to battle fleets, sector task forces, and pursuit squadrons.