Allegiance-class Star Destroyer

The 2,200 meter long Allegiance-type Star Destroyer is a dedicated fleet destroyer with heavy armor and no hangar bay, similar to the Tector-class. Unlike the Tector, the Allegiance's class has a large ventral bulb, implying a massive reactor and very powerful weapons and shields. The stern, thrusters and command module are almost identical to those of the smaller vessel, but the main hull is significantly longer and more sharply pointed. The features surrounding the command tower are smoother than the dorsal terraces of an Imperator, with greater coverage by the flat armour plates and less exposure of inter-plate cortical surfaces. The ventral bulb is approximately ten times the volume of an Imperator's reactor. (According to the common assumption that the bulb surrounds part of the power or propulsion systems of a ship, the Allegiance design probably has much superior thrust, firepower and shieldpower.) Unlike many smaller destroyers, there is a complete lack of any docking bay suitable for accommodating large starships. Any TIE or shuttle hangars must be small and open directly to space. This implies an important functional distinction: the destroyer's design is omits any carrier or mothership role. Physical vulnerabilities are reduced, hull plating is extensive. The Allegiance design assumes and is dedicated to large fleet engagements, operating in concert with complimentary warship designs.