Cardan II-class space station

The Cardan II-class space station was the second model of Cardan-class space station built for the Galactic Empire. These stations were nearly identical to the Cardan I-class but added a vertical section attached to the bottom of the space station which provided more space for weapon emplacements and capital ship construction bays.
==History==
These stations supplemented the Cardan I-class due to those predecessors' relatively poor defensive systems. Cardan II-class stations were placed in areas of moderate importance but nonetheless could still be overwhelmed by a small force of corvettes and frigates.
==Armament==
The Cardan II was more able to defend itself due to more room and power for additional weapons. It carried three light turbolaser batteries, three point-defense light ion cannon batteries, two proton torpedo launchers, and two tractor beam projectors. It also had more hangar space than its forebear, and could hold twenty-four starfighters. Each station could also hold four shuttles
==Usage==
The Cardan II supplemented older models, and was sometimes seen accompanied by starships up to 650 meters long.
==Construction options==
The Cardan II could retain its predecessor's capabilities whilst opening up new possibilities to construct capital ships. The expanded bays of the improved station could construct two new TIE models: the TIE/sr starfighter and, potentially, the TIE Phantom, although no station actually built these. The larger construction bays allowed for more independence from more large-scale shipyards such as Kuat. Two classes of patrol vessels were taken into consideration when Kuat Drive Yards began plans for expanding the Cardan I-class space station. The Tartan-class patrol cruiser was the first option, with the second being the more-or-less outdated Acclamator II-class assault ship.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: Empire at War 
*Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
Category:Cardan-class space station models