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Aflotilla was anaval term that denoted a group of small or medium-sizedcapital ships, mostlyfrigates ordestroyers withcorvette andstarfighter support. Flotillas were usually commanded by anadmiral, who administered the fighting from a specifically designatedflagship. The term was often used interchangeably with "fleet," and indeed some flotillas were so large that they were fleets unto themselves.
History[]
During theClone Wars, flotillas ofVenator-class Star Destroyers were used to attackLucrehulk-class battleships. One of the most famous engagements using this tactic was theBattle of Coruscant in19 BBY.
When setting out to attack theRebel Alliance's hitherto secretbase onHoth during theBattle of Hoth in3 ABY,Darth Vader brought with him a massive flotilla that consisted mostly ofImperial-class Star Destroyers fromDeath Squadron along with his flagship, theExecutor-class Star DreadnoughtExecutor.
One year later, the Rebel Alliance amassed a large flotilla of warships, with the various classes ofMon Calamari Star Cruisers forming the bulk of the fleet, for use in theBattle of Endor This formation was also bolstered by many ships donated to the cause by many of the Alliance's other constituent space navies.
Appearances[]
- "The Admiral's List: Remember Serroco! Edition" — Knights of the Old Republic 16(Mentioned only)
- Knight Errant
- "Heart of Evil: Destruction" – Living Forcecampaign
- Star Wars: Episode IIIRevenge of the Sith
- Star Wars: Episode VThe Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars: Episode VIReturn of the Jedi
Sources[]
- Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Incredible Cross-Sections
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- The Unknown Regions
Quell in theDatabank(original site is defunct)
