Corellian Corvette
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Template:SW Craft The Corellian Corvette, also known by the nickname Rebel Blockade Runner or simply Blockade Runner, is a ship from the fictional Star Wars universe. It is a smaller (about 150 meters in length), multi-purpose capital ship manufactured by the Corellian Engineering Corporation and used extensively by the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. It is capable of speeds up to 22 MGLT and can carry 600 passengers. The standard crew is composed of 8 officers and 38 enlisted crew, but can range anywhere from 30 to 165 total, depending on its configuration. The weapon configuration varies, but up to 6 Taim & Bak H9 dual turbolasers and 4 laser cannons can be mounted on the hull. Under the standard configuration, the Corellian Corvette has an axial blind spot.
At least one Corellian Corvette was used by the Royal House of Alderaan, as a Diplomatic Cruiser during and after the Clone Wars. The Tantive IV, owned by Viceroy Bail Organa, was later passed down to Princess Leia Organa for use as her personal consular vessel. It was seen throughout Revenge of the Sith, where it is revealed to have a small hanger bay on its underside, and the beginning of A New Hope.
In the X-Wing game series, there was an improved Imperial variant known as the Modified Corvette or Assassin Corvette, which featured a sleeker hull, improved armament, and stronger shields. Ocassionally, both regular and modified Corvettes had a small hanger bay from which they could launch or retrieve a handful of fighters.
Corellian Corvettes would also play a role in the events of Return of the Jedi. Corellian Corvettes are seen on film as elements of the massed Rebel fleet as the officers met to discuss the attack on the second Death Star, and later during the Battle of Endor, Corellian Corvettes are shown participating in battle.