Talon Karrde

* Talon Karrde
* Wild Karrde

* Space

* This unit requires a multi stage mission to acquire them, check the Missions guide for a more in depth explanation

### Build Limit

None
N/A

### GC Abilities

* LIMITED SPY: This unit reveals a limited amount of information about enemy forces and buildings on the planet
* STEALTH: This unit can travel undetected throughout enemy systems

## Combat Statistics

### Shield Refresh Rate

600
[1] Light
3 per second

### Health Regeneration Rate

600
[1] Light
1% every 3 seconds

### Max Speed

2000
1.5

### Unit Hardpoints

Non-Targetable:* x1 Proton Torpedo Launcher
* x2 Turbolaser Cannons

### Unit Abilities

* ASSAULT: Increases fire rate and movement speed

### Bonus

* CORVETTE CAPTAIN: 10% Combat Bonuses for all Corvettes

## Combat Information

### Player Evaluation

Talon Karrde is surprisingly underwhelming when it comes to space combat in general. Talon only uses his small modified Interceptor IV-class Frigate in battle, the *Wild Karrde,* and carries few weapons to challenge anything other then another corvette or group of starfighters. His bonus aura only boosts Corvettes, although Talon has an Assault ability to escape from dangerous situations. While Talon is lackluster in the field, his Galactic abilities are nothing to scoff at. As a natural Smuggler and information broker, Talon has the Stealth passive ability allowing him to sneak by enemy systems undetected and is also equipped with the limited system spy ability. Even though this version isn't as powerful as a full spy it can reveal enemy fleets and certain buildings on the planet. Talon also comes with a nice bonus when you complete the mission to acquire him, the Katana fleet.

In general, the recommended strategy is to have him use his Galactic abilities away from the frontlines, informing you of fleet movements and other key information. Don't forget about the Katana fleet either, it could actually be a game changer and give you a head start early on, so be sure to pay close attention to your missions log.

## Acquisition

Talon Karrde is easy to acquire, but note that Talon is only available in the New Republic Galactic Conquest campaign. Check the Missions guide for an in-depth explanation on how to acquire Talon and part of the Katana fleet along with him.

## Lore description

Talon Karrde was an influential smuggler and information broker affiliated with the New Republic after the Galactic Civil War. An old friend of Han Solo's, Talon found his information career when he joined a medium sized organization specializing in information retrieval. Talon quickly rose through the ranks ending up as a top lieutenant. In 0 BBY, the organization boss suddenly disappeared without a trace. Talon, to avoid infighting and dissidence, quietly took control. With the Galactic Civil War slowly taking it's course, Talon was able to capitalize on the disorganization of other information cartels and assimilate them into his own. Known as an honest and honorable being, Talon kept a low profile despite his prestigious underworld position. That is until 9 ABY, when Talon was drawn into the Galactic Civil War after a chance encounter with Commander Luke Skywalker and Grand Admiral Thrawn. With Thrawn placing a bounty on his head Talon was forced to sell the location of the Katana Fleet, a secret he had discovered back in his younger days still serving under a crime boss. After selling the location of said Katana fleet Talon organized the Smuggler's Alliance in an effort to combat Thrawn and his Imperial remnants along with giving representation of Smuggler's to the New Republic to smooth relations. When Thrawn was eventually defeated, Talon remained a trusted friend of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker although he was severely distrusted by the New Republic leadership due to his shady past.

Talon's Unique ship, a modified Interceptor IV-class Frigate named the *Wild Karrde*, was a ship acquired while managing his organization. The ship doubles as a mobile base for Smuggler operations and also as a small gunboat for defense. Deflector shields and a hidden power source were fitted onto the ship, along with better engines, reinforced armor, and retractable turbolaser turrets. This made Talon's ship a roving information hub where all walks of life along the galaxy came to negotiate their terms, without fear of being discovered by pesky Rebels or Marauding Imperials.

## Trivia

According to the lore, Mara Jade was Talon Karrde's second in command before becoming a Jedi and wife to Luke Skywalker.