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Predator-class Star Destroyer

StandaloneCapital Ship - Star Destroyer


The Predator-class Star Destroyer is a heavy capital ship in service to the Empire of the Seven Suns. With a length of over two kilometers the it surpasses its imperial cousins, the Imperator I and II-class in both size and power. The Predator was the ESS' first line-produced star destroyer to form the backbone of its royal fleet.Like its bigger cousins, the Warhammer and Dominance, the Predator was developed as a joint R&D project between the ESS and the Corelian Empire, and was finally introduced into both Empires' fleets.


 Along with the characteristic ventral hangar bay The Predator features a number of launch tubes along its lower center line to allow increased speed and and efficiency in fighter deployment. Additional lateral hangar bays are located along the ship's side trenches, inspired by early predecessors such as the Venator- and Valliant-classes.


 From a combat point view the Predator is designed mainly for ship-to-ship engagements with other capital ships. Besides its countless weapon emplacements on the surface and the brim trench the Predator carries 30 heavy quad batteries designed for both frontal and broadside combat. This capital ship-focused armament comes at the cost of a slightly less effective defense against starfighters. However, that weakness can be mitigated by the Predator's own fighter screen and accompanying escort frigates.

 

Armament

30 heavy quad turbolaser turrets

36 heavy dual turbolasers

84 medium dual turbolasers

20 Ion Cannons

14 tractor beam projectors

Predator-class Star Destroyer

Basic Info

Name: Predator-class Star Destroyer

Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards, Mithary Capital Yards

Dimensions: 2,200 x 1,240 x 430 meters

Status

v1.1 Released

June 24, 2023

Remake in Progress

Author Information

Original Design: Vince T

Model & Textures: Vince T

OPTing: Vince T

Gallery

HD Remake

Little to say about this remake, as the original was already quite detailed. I plan on a texture overhaul, obviously. As of version 1.1 I've gone for two main tones, the main hull plating is kinda medium gray, whereas all the machinery-style bits, weapons as well as the bridge tower will remain in a darker tone to give the whole thing more variety and contrast.


Main difference, apart from the increased detail, will be that the main hull in total is alot thicker, giving the ship a much more massive look. Additionally I have added a second terrace onto the superstructure and made the tower slightly taller to account for the increased elevation.


Finally I have rearranged the main weapon banks. Instead of 4x6 Quad turrets it now has 4x5 Octuple Turrets, fewer turrets, greater firepower (at least lore-wise).

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