The New Imperial Federation employed and upgraded Marauder-class Corvettes with distinction
for years, and finally decided in 53 GR to go all the way and create a modern version of it.
It uses the exact same superstructure and base schematics as the original version to allow
older Marauders to eventually be upgraded to the Mk III. It utilizes modern electronics and
wiring together with the latest in cryocooling and power systems, giving it a small but
significant boost in shielding, enging thrust, and firepower. It was also given a few
360-degrees maneuvering ion stream jets which gives it improved maneuverability in both space
and air, allowing it to fly more like a sluggish starfighter than a capital ship. Half of the
cargo compartment was redesigned as additonal hangar space plus a modest warhead magazine. Some
equipment was replaced by smaller but just as efficient versions (such as the retractable
turbolaser cannons), giving it additional room for troops as well. While a capable microcarrier
and boarding support ship, the Mk III was also intended to maintain and expand upon the original
ship's capacity for ground action. Since the original ship was noted for unusually accurate
tractor beam projectors, clever design has kept the targeting system and added a sensor shroud
suite, allowing the improved targeting systems to feed all weapons with accurate data.
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*ORIGINAL DESIGN*
Specifications:
Name/Type: Marauder Mk III-class Corvette
Designer/Manufacturer: Republic Sienar Systems / New Imperial Federation
Combat Role: Corvette
Crew: 125 + 52 Gunners
Length: 195 Meters
Speed: 80 MGLT, 900 km/h
Hyperdrive: x1
Shield Rating: 2,300 SBD
Hull Rating: 1,100 RU
Weapons: 2 Wingtip Heavy Turbolaser Cannons, 2 Turbolaser Cannons, 8 Dual Turbolaser Cannons,
2 General Purpose Launchers (20 Warheads), 3 Tractor Beam Projectors, 1 Jamming Beam.
Fighter Complement: 2 Squadrons.
Troops: 120 Stormtroopers.
Support Craft: 4 Armoured Shuttles.
Special: Sensor Shroud
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