Dreadnaught II-class Heavy Cruiser

Before the Clone Wars shook the galaxy, the Dreadnaught-class heavy cruiser was the largest warship to patrol the space lines. It was the backbone of the Old Republic fleet, the warship that kept the galaxy safe and the space lanes open. By the time the Star Destroyer was introduced, the Dreadnaught was relegated to a smaller, less prestigous role in the Imperial Navy.

The Dreadnaught suffered from significant problems, even when new. It was slow, hampered by inefficient power generators, which also resaulted in weak shield projection, low fire power, and computer systems subject to frequent surges. Add to this that the vessel needed a massive crew complement to keep it runnung, and it is easy to see why it wasn't long before the Old Republic military was looking for a replacement.

The Class II Dreadnaught designed to fill the roll of the older Republic Dreadnaught has seen very little action in the Imperial Navy. The Class II came into production a few months before the battle of Endor, because of this the Class II was in limited production. Those that have seen service have performed very well , most have served as picket ship to protect the larger Star Destroyers from starfighter attacks. The Class II is also use to patrol smaller Imperial systems so that the larger Star Destroyer can be used for frontline combat against the New Republic.