Immobilizer-418 class Cruiser

Gravity well ships, also called interdictors, came into existance many months after the Battle of Yavin. After the Empire learned that it was possible to generate an artificial gravity well after an accidental discovery in the Sedri System, the data collected was researched for many months. Finally Imperial scientists discovered how to create gravity well generators, which were then mounted in the first gravity well ship, the newly constructed Immobilizer-418 cruisers. Interdictors are used by the Empire to prevent ships from entering hyperspace or to pull ships out of hyperspace into realspace into an ambush or customs inspection. They are placed on the perimeter of a battle area or potential battle area, giving the captains of the interdictors a clear view of the battle, so they can precisely target the placement of gravity wells to prevent Rebel ships from escaping into hyperspace. Gravity well ships are now a fairly common sight in the galaxy, and every fleet should have at least one. For armament, this speciality cruiser only has anti-fighter lasers, and needs to be guarded from other capital ships. In addition to its gravity wells, this ship is a specialized EW combatant, able to jam enemy missiles and torpedos (Ref: Empire At War).

Although gravity well projectors can be effective weapons, they have certain limitations. Powering up takes 30 seconds, and powering up again after a shutdown takes 40 seconds. Thus it takes at least 70 seconds for a well-trained crew to relocate a gravity well. Additionally, a simulated planetary mass is as difficult to move as an actual planet. Finally the great energy demands of gravity well projectors also affects available power for the interdictor, typically decreasing maneuverability and accelerative thrust. Many Immobilizers had their weaponry reduced from the Vindicator's capital-grade laser cannons to equally powerful but more slowly firing two-stage turbolasers to accomodate the gravity wells. This was later found to be unnecessary.


Specifications:

Name/Type: Immobilizer-418 class Cruiser
Designer/Manufacturer: Sienar Fleet Systems
Designation: Light Cruiser
Crew: 2,783 + 24 Gunners
Length: 600 meters
Speed: 60 MGLT
Hyperdrive: x2
Shield Rating: 2,880 SBD
Hull Rating: 1,056 RU
Weapons: 20 Taim & Bak GX7 Quad Laser Cannons class 4 (or 20 Quad Turbolaser Cannons), 4 SFS G7-x Gravity Well Projectors.
Fighter Complement: 2 Squadrons.
Troops: 80 Stormtroopers.
Support Craft: 1 Lambda-class Imperial Shuttle, 3 Delta-class Dx-9 Stormtrooper Transports.