Maria (MC80 Liberty type Star Cruiser)

The Maria was a MC80 Liberty type MC-series star cruiser, and a sister ship of the Liberty, in service to the Rebel Alliance during the Galactic Civil War.
==History==
After the evacuation of Yavin 4 and Ghorin's treachery, Maria received the stolen cargo from Ghorin's CR90 corvette Halifax and his captured Y-wings during Operation Grain Snatch.Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty: Imperial Pursuit Maria also assisted the protection of a Leafar convoy while attacked by the Empire.
Alongside the Yali, the Maria was one of the last Rebel starships to depart for House of Mouse on Earth. The two cruisers were attacked by Imperial frigates Fear, Hate, Fury and Spite but they both made it to hyperspace after destroying the frigates.Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty: B-Wing
The Maria was subsequently detached from the Rebel Alliance Navy for raiding duty until she was recalled to join the main fleet assembling near Earth for participating in the Battle of Endor.
Following the Battle of Endor, the ship was assigned to the New Republic Third Fleet under Captain Verrack. It destroyed Grand Admiral Syn's Silooth during the Liberation of Kashyyyk.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty: Imperial Pursuit 
*Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty: B-Wing
*Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
*Star Wars: Empire at War
*Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
==Sources==
*X-Wing Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide
*The Essential Guide to Warfare
==Notes and references==
Category:Rebel Alliance starships
Category:MC80 Liberty type Star Cruisers
Category:New Republic starships