CR90 Corellian Corvette

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The CR90 corvette, commonly referred to as the Corellian corvetteor the Rebel blockade runner, also known as an Alderaan cruiser, was a small, multi-purpose capital ship manufactured by Corellian Engineering Corporation.

The CR90 had a wide variety of users throughout the galaxy, from pirates to corporations to galactic navies, and had a known operational life from at least as early as 52 BBY to as late as 137 ABY. It possessed the same legendary adaptability as other CEC products, which allowed it to serve in roles as mundane as freight hauling or as a high-profile diplomatic escort.

A versatile starship, the CR90 was used extensively across the galaxy by governments and private interests. The interior of the CR90 featured a modular design to allow for easy reconfiguration of the Corellian corvette from one function to another. Some older model corvettes, like the CR70, could easily be upgraded with retrofit packages like the Vanguard c20 to become CR90s. Common configurations included a troop carrier, light escort vessel, cargo transport, or passenger liner. Its ease of modification was a trademark of CEC and increased the corvette's resale value. One of the rarer variants could carry starfighters, such as the Night Caller and Constrictor.

The weapon systems varied, although the standard configuration mounted two Taim & Bak H9 dual turbolasers and four single turbolasers. CR90 corvettes could carry as many as eight turbolasers, six laser cannons, and four ion cannons. Under the standard configuration, these turrets were unable to hit anything directly behind the corvette's engines, so CR90 corvettes featured a well-known axial blind spot. A common configuration for combat-oriented corvettes consisted of six H9 dual turbolasers. A similar armament was mounted on the CR92a Assassin-class corvette, a successor of the CR90 that was designed exclusively for combat roles.

The ship was capable of sustaining acceleration up to 2,100 G and could carry 600 passengers. However, its class 2 hyperdrive was slow compared to many ships of similar size. The standard crew was made up of 8 officers and 38 enlisted crew, but could range from 30 to 165 total, depending on its configuration. Interestingly, the CR90 could be piloted by as few as two people, as shown when Han Solo and Chewbacca flew a series of corvettes bearing the name Jaina's Light, or even one person if necessary via a steering yoke, as Wedge Antilles demonstrated when he flew the modified corvette Night Caller. The 150 meter-long craft could reach atmospheric speeds of 950 kilometers per hour.

In the last decades of the Galactic Republic, the CR90 corvette was introduced and older corvette-models like the CR70 were gradually being refitted into this version. The Republic CR90 corvettes served in the Judicial Forces and later in the Republic Navy when it was reinstated during the Clone Wars. The CR90 model was considered a mid-sized corvette in the time before the Wars.

A dwarf amongst the massive Imperial-class Star Destroyers of the Imperial Navy, CR90 corvettes were relegated primarily to diplomatic and escort duty in the Galactic Empire. In fleet engagements, CR90 corvettes were often tasked with attacking enemy starfighters or fleeing the battlefield with important cargo or intelligence. Prior to the Dissolution of the Imperial Senate by Emperor Palpatine, these corvettes were used by Imperial senators as diplomatic couriers. Unlike their Imperial counterparts, Alliance CR90 corvettes acted as front-line combat ships for the early years of the Galactic Civil War. The ease of acquiring CR90 parts and mechanics made them a good fit for the desperate Rebellion. Its near ubiquity made it a popular choice amongst Rebels, pirates, and smugglers, earning it the nickname "blockade runner" for its ability to slip through Imperial nets. However, it proved ineffective against larger ships such as the Imperial I-class Star Destroyer short of kamikaze attacks unless it was used in large numbers against such a vessel. One example was at the Space Battle at Kuat when five Corvettes caused considerable damage to the Star Destroyer Tyranny.

Knowing that the corvette was used by the Rebellion, Imperial authorities often stopped them for inspections on the flimsiest of excuses. Crime Lord Tyber Zann acquired CR90 corvettes for his fleet during his corruption efforts in the galaxy. Following the transition of the Alliance into the New Republic, CR90 corvettes continued to play an important role in the newly organized New Republic Defense Fleet until phased out of line-duty with modernization efforts like the New Class Modernization Program.

**Purchase TN:** 338 (To Build) 225 (New) 145 (Used)

**Restriction:** Mil (+3)

**Shield** – **SP** 200 – **DR** 40 – **Shield** **Damage Threshold** 80

• • Cruisers require the Pilot Starship Skill to be operated.

• • Many cruiser have vehicle mounted weapons, these vehicle weapons require the Vehicle Weapon Proficiency feat.

• • Repair checks made to repair damage to a freighter or restore a damaged system get a +2 bonus. Freighters often have a straightforward design with simple and durable components, making repairs very easy to handle. (Vehicle Trait)

• • A freighter may go twice as long without maintenance as other vehicles their size. (Vehicle Trait)

***Accommodations***

• • 30 Luxury Accommodation **• •** 105 Dorm Accommodations

***Facilities***

• • Arcade (PL 5) **• •** Astrometrics Lab (PL 6) **• •** Diplomatic Facilities (PL3) **• •** Sick Bay (PL 6)

***Structure Traits***

• • 2x Docking Clamps (PL 4)

***Power System***

• • Fusion Generator (PL 6)

***Vehicle Systems***

• • Maneuvering Thrusters (PL 5) **• •** 11x Rocket-Jet Space Engines (100 meters) (PL 5) **• •** 20 Unit Fuel Tank (PL 5) **• •** Fuel Economizer (PL 6) **• •** RAM Scoop System (PL 6) **• •** Repulsorlift (PL6) **• •** Hyperdrive Class 2 (PL7) **• •** Navicomputer (PL 6) **• •** Automatic Fire Control System (PL 5) **• •** Life Support System (PL 5) **• •** Class II Sensor Array (PL 6) • • Gravity Field Generator (PL 6) • • Subspace Communication Array (PL 7) **• •** Autopilot System (PL 5) **• •** Damage Control System (PL 5) **• •** Shield – SP 200 – DR 40 (PL 7) **• •** Targeting System (+24) (PL 6) **• •** 8x Laser Cannon Heavy (PL 6) **• •** 2x Turbolaser Light (Pl 7)