MC40a light cruiser

The MC40a light cruiser or Mon Calamari Light Cruiser was a MC-series star cruiser design.
==Characteristics==
The MC40 was a small Rebel cruiser, larger than the Imperial Strike-class medium cruiser.
It was equipped with powerful shields for a vessel of its size. Its three engines gave it a higher speed than the bigger MC80a Star Cruiser, and it was more maneuverable.
The MC40 had a large, portside hangar and could carry one starfighter squadron.
==History==
The MC40 light cruiser was constructed some time prior to the Battle of Hoth. It saw heavy use in the year leading up to the Battle of Endor.
Ships of this kind accompanied larger vessels like the MC80 Star Cruiser.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: TIE Fighter 
*Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
*Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
==Sources==
*TIE Fighter: The Official Strategy Guide
*TIE Fighter: Defender of the Empire: Official Secrets & Solutions
*TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide
*Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
*Strongholds of Resistance
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==Notes and references==
Category:Rebel Alliance_starship classes
Category:Light cruiser classes
Category:MC40a light cruisers
Category:Mon Calamari cruiser variants