Phalanx-class Star Destroyer Mark I

The Phalanx-class Star Destroyer (PSD) was initially developed by Oremin's top scientists with the idea in mind that this ship would eventually become the mainstay of the Laro Order's navy. The result was a sturdy vessel that was more durable than a Victory-class Star Destroyer and that could be produced at a significantly reduced cost.

The key to the low cost and the higher than average armor rating is the fact that the PSD is largely modular. In addition to making it easier to construct, it also adds a versatility to the PSD that a small government like the Laro Order can take advantage of. In addition to the standard configuration shown above, the PSD can be easily modified to fit all types of mission profiles. From dedicated science vessels, to fighter carriers, to more heavily armed variants meant strictly for warfare, the Phalanx can cover a wide base of needs.

The PSD has also been designed to eliminate the weaknesses that show up in large capital ships, especially older model Star Destroyers. The PSD's shield generators have been taken off of their traditional place atop the command tower and put in a much safer location. The standard configuration also sports twenty quad laser cannons and ten multipurpose warhead launchers to deal with the threat of starfighters and ballistics from enemy ships - something larger Star Destroyers are ill-equipped to handle.

While the standard configuration lacks the firepower to make it a serious threat to larger vessels on its own, the Phalanx is able to take a heavy amount of punishment and still operate effectively, making them a threat in large numbers. In addition, the Phalanx is able to achieve great speeds for a capital ship by sacrificing a heavier weapons payload for increased power to its large engines.

The more heavily armed variants of the PSD sacrifice this speed, and their hangar bays, to fit more heavy weapons to better combat other conventional capital warships. However, considering the Laro Order's wish to remain largely neutral, not many of these more heavily armed variants are slated to exist.