Post by Rose on Apr 23, 2007 15:01:23 GMT -5
Republic Carrier
Basic Information -
Size: 60 meters long
Manufacturer: Corellian Engineering Corporation
Type: Troop Carrier
Weapon: Two Double Turbolaser Cannons
Affiliation: Galactic Republic
When specific campaigns required small infantry units, but it was impractical to send an Acclamator-class transport ship to a world, the Republic used CR20 troop carriers to send small groups of clone troopers across space. Corellian Engineering Corporation originally designed the CR20 for its local sector security forces. The Republic purchased surplus craft found outside Corellian space about a month after the outbreak of the Clone Wars, and quickly relocated them to strategic launch points. To cover insertion and extraction, the CR20 has twin double turbolaser cannons. At 60 meters in length, the CR20 is smaller than a Republic Cruiser, but its internal volume is designed to carry more passengers. Two pilots, a communications officer, and three engineers make up the ship's required crew. When fully loaded, the CR20 can carry up to 40 clone troopers, 12 speeder bikes, and corresponding supplies.