MC-series star cruiser

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MC-series star cruiser

Production information

Manufacturer

Mon Calamari Shipyards^[1]

Line

MC-series^[1]

Type

Models

Usage

Role(s)

Capital ship^[1]

Affiliation

TheMC-series star cruiser, or simply theMon Calamari cruiser, was a series ofstarships that were produced byMon Calamari Shipyards. The ships were known for their organic-looking, bulbous shape. Many MC-series Star Cruisers were used as part of theRebel Alliance, and were their main capital ships.^[1] After theBattle of Yavin,Han Solo,Leia Organa andLuke Skywalker went toMon Cala to convince theMon Calamari to donate theirfleet to the rebel cause. After seeing the broadcast of the death oftheir king, the Mon Calamarimutinied against theGalactic Empire and joined the Rebel Alliance.^[7] During theBattle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance fielded a number of similar Mon Calamari cruisers toHome One in an attempt to conceal the identity ofAdmiral Gial Ackbar'scommand ship.^[8]

Coral City'sskyscrapers were essentially landed and docked MC starship designs.^[9]

Description[]

The MC-series star cruiser was a line ofMon Calamari starships that were manufactured byMon Calamari Shipyards. Members of the MC-series were characterized for a bulbous and organic-looking design.^[1] Ships of the series ranged fromfrigates, tolight cruisers,^[2] tostar cruisers,^[1] and toheavy cruisers.^[10]

MC30c Frigate[]

Main article:MC30c frigate

The 380meter-long^[11]MC30C frigate was a class of fast-attack frigate that were originallycity-ships but were retrofitted for warfare. The MC30C was considered one of the most powerful mid-level warships within theAlliance to Restore the Republic, and was one of the fastest vessels produced by Mon Calamari Shipyards.^[12] The frigates participated in theGalactic Civil War against theGalactic Empire, taking part in battles such as theBattle of Xorrn^[13] and theBattle of Jakku under theNew Republic.^[14]

MC40a Light Cruiser[]

Main article:MC40a light cruiser

TheMC40a light cruiser, measuring at 500 to 600 meters,^[11] was another product of the MC-series from Mon Calamari Shipyards. The MC40A was built to be a versatile and well-rounded vessel, having the capability of serving as thecommand ship of a small attackfleet, as well as supportingspecial forces operations, diplomatic escort,starfighter base of operations, and an all-around fleet support ship.^[12]

MC75 Star Cruiser and variants[]

Main article:MC75 Star Cruiser

TheMC75 Star Cruisers were originally Mon Calamari city-ships that were used as passenger liners and civiliantransport before being converted into combat vessels for the Rebel Alliance. 1,204.44 meters long,^[15] the MC75 Star Cruiser was the first true command ship for the Alliance and boastedbattleship hulls, dozens of weapons, and redundantdeflector shields.^[12] The MC75 was characterized by a large ventral outrigger fin that held thebridge.^[15] The MC75 Star Cruiser was among the first vessels to be retrofitted by the Alliance, with theRebel Alliance Navy'sflagship being the MC75Profundity. TheProfundity participated in theBattle of Scarif,^[16] and other examples of the MC75 were theAccordance,^[17] theAspiration,^[18] theSilver Coronet, and theTemperance.^[19] MC75 Star Cruiser participated in engagements such as abattle above Cianap,^[20] theBattle of Mako-Ta,^[21] abattle in the Hosnian system,^[17] and thescouring of Mon Cala as part of theNew Republic Defense Fleet.^[19]

There were multiple variants of the MC75, including theMC75 Armored Cruiser^[22] and theMC75 Ordnance Cruiser.^[23] Additionally, there was theMC75B Star Cruiser, which differentiated in not having the outrigger ventral fin but rather large horizontal masts at the rear and an additional module near theengines.^[24]

There was also theMC75C Star Cruiser,^[24] which also lacked the ventral outrigger fin and was instead placed on the dorsal hull at the rear of thecruiser. Another MC75 warship lacked the fin, and was rather designed with a large ridge at the center-rear of the ship, with a module placed on top. A fourth variation also differed from the base MC75 Star Cruiser by having two sets of horizontal masts, one large set at the midship and a second smaller set towards the aft. This variation had multiple modules throughout its hull.^[25]

MC80 Star Cruiser[]

Main article:MC80 Star Cruiser

TheMC80 Star Cruiser was a line ofheavy cruisers of which there were two main types, theMC80Liberty Type Heavy Star Cruiser and theMC80AHome One Type Heavy Star Cruiser. Of the two, the MC80Liberty cruiser was the standard ship of the line,^[26]^[12] although awingless variant of the vessel also existed.^[27]

MC85 Star Cruiser[]

Main article:MC85 Star Cruiser

TheMC85 Star Cruiser was a 3,438.37meters longheavy Star Cruiser jointly manufactured by theMon Calamari Shipyards and theCorellian Engineering Corporation. Created for service in theNew Republic Defense Fleet, the MC85's interior was designed to be more amenable to non-amphibious crew members than previous MC-series.^[28] Due to being constructed after theNew Republic'sMilitary Disarmament Act was enacted, MC85 was designed to be a highly automated ship, able to operate at full capacity with only skeleton crews; the vessel also was equipped with a minimal amount of weaponry, but compensated for this with extra powerfuldeflector shields.^[29] One MC85, theRaddus, served as the flagship of theResistance navy until it was destroyed in theBattle of Oetchi.^[30]