Assault Frigate Mark II

The Assault Frigate Mark II was manufactured by Rendili StarDrive and operated by the Rebel Alliance Navy during the Galactic Civil War. The nascent Rebellion retrofitted Republic Era Dreadnought-class cruisers to create the Assault Frigate as a capital ship with a smaller crew requirement and greater maneuverability and speed despite the sacrifice of some durability. The Assault Frigate also retained a similar armament to the weaponry of the Dreadnought-class starship, allowing it to engage much heavier capital ships, including the Star Destroyers of the Imperial Navy.

Assault Frigates were multi-purpose warships in the Alliance Navy. During the civil war, many served as rebel command ships in the Outer Rim Territories, while others fulfilled a range of different roles, such as escorting larger ships, defending space and ground installations, and performing hit-and-run attacks on Imperial targets. Because the frigate could challenge a more powerful opponent in battle, the vessel was increasingly vital to rebel operations.

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