Star Wars: Exodus Visual Encyclopedia
Imperator-class Carrier
Production Information
Manufacturer
Model

Imperator-class

Scale

Capital Ship

Technical Specifications
Length

900 meters

Maximum Acceleration

4 MGLT/s

MGLT

12 MGLT

Hyperdrive Rating

Class 2

Backup Hyperdrive Rating

Class 8

Power Plant

HAMAR-3 Antimatter Reactor (from 17 ABY)

Shielding

3,280 SBD

Hull

1,580 RU

Main Computer

BC-7D (from 17 ABY)

Armament
  • 20 Twin Laser Cannons
  • 2 Warhead Launchers
  • 10 Tractor Beam Projectors
Complement
Crew

7,010

Passengers

1,000 (troops)

Cargo Capacity

1,000 Metric Tons

Usage
Roles

Carrier

Year Introduced

6 BBY

Affiliation
Exodus Information
Creator

Jagtai

The Imperator-class Carrier was the only dedicated carrier in service with the Navy of the Black Star Confederacy, and served from 6 BBY. The Muir Corporation also made use of the design starting from 14 ABY. In 17 ABY, the Confederate version was updated with antimatter reactors and a BioComp, while the Muir began their own reworking of the design in the same year, unrelated to the Confederacy's update of the design.

The Imperator Carrier carried nearly four starfighter wings (144 fighters) and it augmented the overall starfighter strength of whatever fleet it was attached to. These ships provided a hyperspace platform for star fighters, thus giving the starfighters a method for quick travel via light speed. Imperators did not generally involve themselves directly in combat. They were armed, but they were not considered offensive weapons and their whole function was to launch starfighter support at a distance. In combat, these ships preferred to stay as far away from the battle as possible, serving as a refuelling and supply point for the fighters it carried. Also each Imperator had limited field repair facilities.

The cavernous bays held the fighter wings which it carried, while additional smaller bays held the support craft. It was standard practice to have at least one Interceptor Squadron in the mix of starfighters carried.