Maelstrom-class battle cruiser

The Maelstrom-class battle cruiser was a class of battle cruiser in the proto–Star Destroyer family of starships manufactured by Kuat Drive Yards. The vessel was armed with heavy cannons, assault concussion missile launchers, and other weaponry. It was capable of serving planetary siege and bombardment duties, as well as fleet command, carrier duties, and anti–space station operations.

The Maelstrom was introduced early during the Clone Wars and was deployed by the Republic Navy as their largest capital ship at the time. Despite the ship's design, only a select few of the cruisers witnessed any action during the war due to high maintenance and operation costs. The lead ship of the class, the Maelstrom, saw action under Jedi General Darrus Jeht during the war. Following the rise of the Galactic Empire, the remaining Maelstroms in Imperial Navy service were eventually mothballed and discarded. However, at least one, the Simoom, came under ownership of the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War against the Empire.

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