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There is much to respect about the New Republic's new-found prowess for the art of ship-building. Vessels such as the Praesator-class are marvels to behold.

- Taros Cassynder

The Praesator-class Heavy Star Destroyer is a class of Star Destroyer manufactured by Alberen-Coruaan Engineering for the New Cyrannian Republic.

Developed in the wake of the Great Battle of Venetia, during which the Bisistar Domain damaged much of the Republic's Inner Fleet, the Praesator-class represented the top-of-the-line of the Republic Navy for many years. Essentially a larger and more powerful Venator-class Star Destroyer, the Praesator-class represented the latest technologies used by the New Republic in its efforts to maintain stability and peace in the Cyrannus Galaxy, boasting superior shielding, firepower and engines to the other Star Destroyers in the fleet.

During the Second Great Cyrannus War, the majority of the Republic's fleet of Praesator Star Destroyers was either destroyed or critically damaged during engagements against the Empire. After the Liberation of Orbispira, surviving vessels were recalled for an extensive refit. For the duration of the conflict and in its aftermath, the Praesator-class continues to serve the Republic admirably as command ships.

History[]

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The Sword of Peace holds position between the Imperial Star Destroyers and the Confederate frigates.

Initially conceived as a larger variant to the venerable Venator-class Star Destroyer, the Praesator-class was later upgraded into an entirely new ship class in the weeks after the devastating Great Battle of Venetia, during which over twenty Phoebus-class Star Destroyers fell to the overwhelming Bisistar offensive.

The loss of so many ships-of-the-line created a major headache for Republic logistical agencies, prompting the launching of the Praesator-class Heavy Star Destroyer two months after the battle ended. The lead ship of the class was the Sword of Peace commanded by Captain Danakar, which was famous for hosting the peace talks between the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus and the Confederacy of Free Planets during the New Cyrandia Wars.

The success of the Praesator-class Star Destroyer led to its extensive use by the New Republic in the various campaigns it faced throughout the early years of its existence, with Praesator-class ships being instrumental in campaigns such as the Corruptus Attack on Cirith Beleg, the Cataclysm in the Neutral Zone and the Sacking of Rihanae.

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The Starfyre commands the Republic fleet at the Battle of Cyranduas.

During the Second Great Cyrannus War, numerous Praesator-class Star Destroyers played key roles in many of the most decisive engagements of the conflict. Although the Sword of Peace continued to serve admirably, the Starfyre, under the command of Admiral Quarantar, became the most famous Praesator-class ship among the citizens of the Republic, leading numerous Republic taskforces at key engagements at Cyranduas, Orbispira and Vasuband.

After the conclusion of the war in 26 NE, the Praesator-class Star Destroyer continues to see active production, with most vessels registered to the newly liberated shipyards of Cyroenia.

Design Specifications[]

At first glance, the Praesator-class appears to be an overscaled Venator-class Star Destroyer, being over two kilometres longer. However, the Praesator is a far more advanced vessel and is equipped with more powerful weaponry and non-phasic shielding, meaning that it is also rarer, as it requires a larger amount of resources to construct. As such, they are more often commanded by Commodores or Admirals of the fleet rather than lower ranking captains.

Notable Ships[]

Quotes[]

The borders of the Republic are in safe hands.

- Willelmus Cretacea

Irrelevant.

- Tabornok Naticodoga

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • The Praesator-class is one of Cyrannian's favourite self-made ships.

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