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  Star Wars: Databank | Imperial Star Destroyer
While vessels of the Jedi order were met with feelings of pride and relief as they came soaring to solve galactic strife, the Imperial Star Destroyer's gargantuan size cleary inspires both awe and terror.
The Star Destroyer is recognized as the signature vessel of the Imperial fleet.
Though, as is typical of the Empire, not even the Star Destroyer was enough to sate the Imperial hunger for displays of power.
www.starwars.com /databank/starship/imperialstardestroyer   (170 words)

  
  Star Destroyer
What I had in my hands was about a third of the star destroyer.
The star destroyer is the backbone of the Imperial Navy.
In the opening moments of A New Hope a star destroyer passes overhead and its shear size gives us a feeling of the power of the Empire.
www.starwarsorigami.com /sd.htm   (223 words)

  
 Star Destroyer - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki
Star Destroyer was a term used to describe a certain type of large capital ship used by the Galactic Republic, the Galactic Empire, the New Republic, the Imperial Remnant, the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances, and the new Galactic Empire.
In the time of the second Galactic Empire, their Star Destroyers were described as the largest and most powerful warships of the time, thus taking over the traditional roles of Star Dreadnoughts and other large battleships of centuries past.
Star Destroyers that bore the distinctive wedge-shape, which came to be associated with the ship type, were in the service of the later Republic Navy, around the time of the Clone Wars.
starwars.wikia.com /wiki/Star_Destroyer   (1416 words)

  
 Star Wars: Blogs | Star Wars Historical Forum | Galactic Marvels
Star fighter operations became on of the main roles for the Venator class.
Increased use of star fighter in combat could also be seen as the entire dorsal plate that ran along the flight deck could be open to launch star fighters in mass at once.
But with designs like the Super Star Destroyer already under construction and those that are on the drawling board one said to have a superlaser like that of the Death Star the Empires vessels will only get bigger and bigger to meet the Emperor's threats.
blogs.starwars.com /history_culture_connections_cart/45   (1479 words)

  
 Star Destroyer   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Star Destroyer is a fictional wedge shaped starship in the Star Wars universe.
The Star Destroyer ships are actually more analogous to a naval aircraft carrier than a destroyer.
Star Destroyers are seen in all three movies of the original trilogy.
www.usapedia.com /s/star-destroyer.html   (158 words)

  
 STAR WARS: Star Destroyers
Stephen Cumblidge pioneer of the quantitative analysis of star destroyer capabilities, whose independent work covers the vaporisation of asteroids by turbolasers; destruction of unshielded fighters by quad laser cannons; and the energy associated with a hyperjump.
In all star destroyers seen to date the primary bay has two hangars on its foreward wall, though occasionally one of the hangars may be covered with its huge metal blast door or left inactive and unlit.
A single star destroyer is known to have sufficient firepower to reduce the surface of a habitable planet to molten slag.
www.theforce.net /swtc/isd.html   (10520 words)

  
 Starship Modeler - Odyssey Slipways' Star Destroyer Replacement Parts: Complete Engine Kit
I can still remember the first time I saw the vast shape of the Imperial Star Destroyer come into view and pass overhead in the opening sequence of the first Star Wars movie.
There were at least two re-issues of the kit under the ERTL and AMT names and one version that came with a fiber optics kit for lighting the model.
There are issues with the overall shape being incorrect, the sides are too tall for the scale and shaped incorrectly, and there is a general lack of detail throughout just to name a few.
www.starshipmodeler.com /starwars/pa_od_bell.htm   (1184 words)

  
 Docking Ring Archive Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer
The Imperator-class Star Destroyer (also referred to as the "ISD" or "Imperial-class Star Destroyer") was one of the most common Imperial ships used during the reign of the Emperor.
J. This can be considered an upper limit to the effectiveness of the deflector shields of the star destroyer (for instantaneous impact absorption) which was already seriously battered by asteroids and possibly an earlier collision with two other destroyers.
The destroyers were positioned to intercept any escaping ships, but were also prepared to bombard the rebel base once the shields were lowered.
www.strategyplanet.com /starfleet/docking_ring_site/dr_pages/docking_ring_archive_sw_stardestroyer.html   (2052 words)

  
 Star Destroyer List
Damaged Star Destroyer that was captured from the Empire at the Milagro system 5 A.B.Y. Named Crynyd in honor of A-Wing pilot Arvel Crynyd, Green Leader at the Battle of Endor, who died ramming the bridge of the Executer.[EC] Assigned to General Han Solo's taskforce to track down Warlord Zsinj.
Admiral Daala pursued with her four Star Destroyers, and after losing the Hydra to the Sun Crusher, destroyed two-thirds of Moruth Doole's fleet at Kessel.[JS] Admiral Daala hid in the Cauldron Nebula, using it as her base.
Star Destroyer that was outfitted to explore unknown expanses of the Outer Rim prior to the Battle of Endor.
home.earthlink.net /~jedianger/isdlist.html   (6164 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Lego 4492 Star Wars Mini Star Destroyer at Epinions.com
Star Wars fans who happen to be lego fans have no reason not to own all the Star Wars lego mini sets.
Star Wars Lego Minis are the great, low cost lego sets that allow fans of Star Wars and Legos, especially those without a ton of room or money (or time!) to build some great models and have some cool looking Star Wars toys hanging nearby.
The Star Destroyer is one of the coolest ships from the Star Wars universe, and the emotion and memories tied to them are fun for geeks of all ages.
www.epinions.com /content_158662626948   (741 words)

  
 CultTVman: Jim James Star Destroyer
When ERTL originally released their Star Wars Star Destroyer kit there was much joy in the land.
A well-timed release since Star Destroyer kits are popping up at $5.00 a piece in bargain bins everywhere.
Given the current low prices of ERTL Star Destroyer kits, this is great time to go back and build something the Empire would be proud of.
www.culttvman.com /jim_james_star_destroyer.html   (686 words)

  
 Victory class Star Destroyer
The Victory class star destroyer was the backbone of the Old Republic fleets before the Republic became the Empire.
The Star Destroyer can accelerate/decelerate at the rate of 0.3 percent of light per melee maximum (Standard is 0.1 percent of light per turn).
The Star Destroyer can reach a top acceleration of 2 G but standard is 1 G to reduce stress on engines.
www.kitsune.addr.com /SF-Conversions/Rifts-SW-Vehicles/Victory_SD.htm   (2903 words)

  
 Starship Battles Preview 1
The Viscount-class star defender was designed after the Black Fleet Crisis as it became apparent that the New Republic needed a heavier dreadnaught to serve as the flagship for major engagements.
Dwarfing even the feared and awe-inspiring Imperial-class Star Destroyer, the Executor-class star dreadnought was one of the largest and most powerful vessels ever built by the Empire.
Although the official designation was changed by the time the Executor was operational, the phrase "Super Star Destroyer" stuck, and it was even applied to later vessels such as the Sovereign-class and Eclipse-class.
www.wizards.com /default.asp?x=starwars/article/SBPreview1   (1693 words)

  
 Revell | Star Wars - Republic Star Destroyer
In particular, they have an absolutely devastating arsenal of weapons and an improved take-off system for the Starfighters that are released from the nose of the Star Destroyer.
When the Separatists launch a daring attack on the capital of Coruscant, help is requested from the Venator Star Destroyers in order to save the Republic in its most desperate hour.
The Star Destroyers prove to be the decisive factor that turns the Battle over Coruscant in favour of the Republic.
www.revell.de /starwars/produkte/en-republic-star.html   (174 words)

  
 GeekQuestions - Q: Star Destroyer vs. Enterprise. Which would win? | BoardGameGeek
Star Destroyer - much larger, more guns, and full of fighters.
A Star Destroyer is described as unrealistically large.
The Star Destroyer is bigger, but the Enterprise crew is smarter.
www.boardgamegeek.com /question/786   (190 words)

  
 Star Wars: Collecting | LEGO Ultimate Collector Star Destroyer
When completed, the Star Destroyer is almost a meter (three feet) long.
Based on the design of the Devastator, Darth Vader's Star Destroyer in Episode IV, the vessel includes a mini-model of the Tantive IV, Princess Leia's Rebel blockade runner seen at the start of A New Hope.
The blockade runner, only available with the Star Destroyer, is the first of an upcoming collection of similar-sized mini-vehicles.
www.starwars.com /collecting/news/lego/news20020923.html   (163 words)

  
 JAG099 Alex Delivery - Star Destroyer
Alex Delivery have gleefully exposed their myriad gifts and influences with their debut full-length Star Destroyer, almost two years in the making.
On it the New York-based quintet have demonstrated their penchant for the electro-organic, seamlessly blending the sharp and gentle, like a chain-gang draped in organza.
Star Destroyer was self-recorded and mixed by the band and mastered at West West Side with Alan Douches.
www.jagjaguwar.com /onesheet.php?cat=JAG099   (232 words)

  
 INNOVA Champion - #1 in Disc Golf
The DX Cro is a great choice for players who want the flight characteristics of a Roc or a Shark, but desire a small diameter feel.
The Star Destroyer is a fast, stable to overstable power driver with accurate glide.
The Star Roadrunner is a long-range distance driver with lots of glide.
www.innovadiscs.com   (635 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: LEGO Star Wars 6211: Imperial Star Destroyer: Toys & Games   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Imperial Star Destroyer is one of the most iconic Star Wars vehicles of the entire series.
There has been a Lego Collectors Series version of the Star Destroyer for some time now, but personally this model gets the thumbs up as it is mini figure scale and so has more going on.
Assembly is pretty straighforward and the model is quite sturdy once built, although it isn't particularly well suited to flying through the air...
www.amazon.co.uk /LEGO-Star-Wars-6211-Destroyer/dp/B000F6WQ1U   (1196 words)

  
 Lego Star Destroyer: The Power of Props - Treasure Tables
This Star Destroyer is a smaller version (scaled for use with Lego figures) of the 3,000-piece beast Monte Cook built a couple of years back.
It demands to be looked at (and played with), it evokes Star Wars and if you bring it out when the PCs encounter a star destroyer, it will convey just how big these ships are in the game.
I’m bummed that I can’t find Monte’s original post about building his (much larger) star destroyer — it was fun to watch it go up.
www.treasuretables.org /2006/10/lego-star-destroyer-the-power-of-props   (542 words)

  
 MASSASSI STAR WARS, ARCHIVES, CAPITAL SHIPS AND FREIGHTERS, IMPERIAL STAR DESTROYER
An Imperial Star Destroyer, typically 1.6 kilometers in length, is equipped with 60 turbolasers emplacements and 60 ion cannon batteries.
The vessel's ion cannons, similar to those most often found as a part af planetary defensive systems, give the Star Destroyer the ability to neutralise the energy systems of other vessels as an aid to capture and boarding.
Sector Group of 24 Imperial Star Destroyers is assigned for the patrolling of each sector of space.
massassi.yavin4.com /sw/ac_star.htm   (811 words)

  
 The Star Destroyer
At 1,600 meters in length, the Imperial-class Star Destroyer is an awesome spectacle of massed firepower.
Standard Imperial Star Destroyers boast 60 turbolasers, 60 ion cannons and 20 missile launchers.
A full wing of TIE fighters, (six squadrons of twelve fighters each) is standard compliment for the Imperial-class with a usual configuration of 3 squadrons of TIE/Lns, 2 squadrons of TIE Interceptors, and 1 squadron of TIE Bombers.
members.aol.com /jsolusar/StarDestroyer.html   (804 words)

  
 A LEGO Star Destroyer
Rebel blockade runner™, and Star Wars™ are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
The Imperial Star Destroyer, the immense wedge of metal and menace that pursues and engulfs the Rebel Blockade Runner in the opening scene of Star Wars, is one of the best-known fictional spaceship designs ever.
With only eight large wing plates, our Star Destroyer is a pretty efficient model, but it's obviously not as small as it could be.
www.efran.org /embassy/lego-mini-sd.html   (866 words)

  
 Amazon.com: LEGO Star Destroyer: Toys & Games   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Even though in the meantime Lego released the Death Star (model #10143) with more 3449 bricks, this is still the biggest one (size wise) around.
The Lego Imperial Star Destroyer is one of the nicest Lego sets out due to its sheer size, over 3,000 piece count, and just because its one of the most elegant looking designs in the Star Wars universe.
Overall construction time for this set is about 12-16 hours (not factoring in breaks and whatnot) and a good sturdy work area is recommended (I used a card table to build mine on)-I would NOT build this set on the bed or floor due to later stability issues that will arise.
www.amazon.com /LEGO-Star-Destroyer/dp/B0009F3DXM   (1155 words)

  
 YouTube - Star Destroyer
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youtube.com /watch?v=6MUDNYs5hGg   (146 words)

  
 MINI Super Star Destroyer
This model is made from the pieces that come in offical lego kit 4492 (MINI Star Destroyer, at left), rearranged to resemble Darth Vader's flag-ship, the Executor, colloquially known as a Super Star Destroyer.
This is because the SSD design is proportionally much shallower, and somewhat narrower, than that of the Star Destroyer, reflecting the distinctive profiles of the ships as they appear in the Star Wars films.
The real Super Star Destroyer has thirteen engines in all: a bank of three engines in the middle, which are modelled here; ahead of and outside these, two further pairs of engines; and ahead of and outside those, two triples of steering engines.
www.miketaylor.org.uk /lego/mini-ssd   (532 words)

  
 Star Destroyer
Now here is a picture of the Star Destroyer and here you will also be able to get some information about it:
The Star Destroyer was seen in every movie except for episodes 1,2 and 3.
It doesn't have even close to as many stormtroopers than the Eclipse star destroyer has or the Death Star.
members.cox.net /legojeffr/star_destroyer.htm   (121 words)

  
 eBay item 3188595825 (Ends Apr-23-04 12:59:18 PDT) - Star Wars Star Destroyer Custom built for 4" Figures
Before the events of ‘A New Hope’ and before the Emperor commissioned the first Super Star Destroyer, Darth Vader’s flagship was the ISD I Devastator.
The ship is constructed almost entirely of wood and all the parts are quite chunky with nothing small to break off (unless abused).
Boasting 8 laser batteries an assault on this Star Destroyer would not last long and any escaping craft would be locked on with the tractor beam positioned on the very front.
www.kungfo0.org /theweb/ebay/stardestroyer.html   (825 words)

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