Starships and space exploration have always been one of the main themes of science fiction. Over the years, writers and filmmakers have tried to fantasize what spaceships are capable of and dreamed of what they could become in the future. In this review, the most interesting and iconic starships that have been encountered in science fiction.
1 Serenity
series "Firefly"
The ship "Serenity" ("Serenity") under the leadership of Captain Malcolm Reynolds could be seen in the TV series Firefly ("Firefly"). The Serenity is a Firefly-class ship first acquired by Reynolds shortly after the galactic civil war. The defining feature of the ship is the lack of weapons on it. When the crew gets into trouble, they must use all their ingenuity to get out of it.
2.Derelict
Alien franchise
Named "Derelict" (Abandoned) and codenamed Origin, the alien spaceship was found on LV-426 in the Alien movie. It was first discovered by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, after which it was investigated by the Nostromo team. No one knows how he got to the planet or who piloted him. The only remains that could be a potential pilot were a petrified creature. This sinister ship housed xenomorph eggs.
3.Discovery 1
movie "Space Odyssey"
The 2001 film is a science fiction classic, and the Discovery 1 spaceship in it is almost as iconic. Built for a manned mission to Jupiter, Discovery 1 was unweaponized but had one of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems known to man(HAL 9000).
4 Battlestar Galactica
movie "Battlestar Galactica"
"Battlestar Galactica" from the movie of the same name ("Battlestar Galactica") has the design of a real killer and a legendary story. It was considered a relic and was to be decommissioned, but became humanity's sole protector after the Cylon attack on the Twelve Colonies.
5. Bird of Prey
Star Trek franchise
The Bird of Prey was a warship of the Klingon Empire in Star Trek. While its firepower varied from ship to ship, it was common for the Birds to use photon torpedoes. They were considered the most dangerous due to the fact that they were equipped with a cloaking device.
6 Normandy SR-2
video game "Mass Effect 2"
The Normandy SR-2 has a particularly cool exterior design. As the successor to the SR-1, it was built to help Commander Shepard stop kidnappings by the Collector race. The ship is equipped with high-tech weapons and defenses and is constantly improved throughout the game.
7 USS Enterprise
Star Trek franchise
How can you not include this list USS Enterprise from Star Trek. Of course, many fans of this saga will be interested in which version of the ship to choose. Naturally, it will be the unique NCC-1701 under the captaincy of James Kirk himself.
8 Imperial Star Destroyer
Star Wars franchise
The Imperial Star Destroyer was part of the vast Imperial fleet that maintained control and order throughout the galaxy. With its enormous size and large number of weapons, for years it symbolized the reigning power of the Empire.
9. Tie Fighter
Star Wars franchise
The Tie Fighter is one of the coolest and most unique ships in the galaxy. While it lacks shields, hyperdrive, or even life support systems, its fast drive and maneuverability make it a hard target for enemies to take down.
10. X-Wing
Star Wars franchise
Used by some of the best fighter pilots in the galaxy, the Tie Fighter is the starship of choice for the Rebels in " star wars Oh". It was he who played a key role in the battle of Yavin and the battle of Endor. The wings of this fighter, armed with four laser cannons and proton torpedoes, were laid out in the shape of the letter "X" when attacking.
11. Milano
Guardians of the Galaxy franchise
In Guardians of the Galaxy, the Milano was an M-Ship class starship used by Star-Lord to find a mysterious orb and sell it to get rid of Yonda and his gang. He later played a key role in the Battle of Xandar. Star-Lord named the ship after a childhood friend, Alyssa Milano.
12. USCSS Nostromo
Star Wars franchise
The space tug "USCSS Nostromo" ("Nostromo"), captained by Captain Arthur Dallas, explored Derelict, which led to the possible birth of a single xenomorph.
13 Millennium Falcon
Star Wars franchise
The Millennium Falcon is, without a doubt, the best spacecraft in all of science fiction. Its super cool design, worn appearance, incredible speed, and the fact that it's piloted by Han Solo sets it apart from the rest. Lando Calrissian, who lost the ship to Han Solo, said, "It's the fastest piece of junk in the galaxy."
14. Trimaxion Drone
Film "Flight of the Navigator"
The Trimaxion Drone is the spacecraft in the movie Flight of the Navigator. It is piloted by a computer with artificial intelligence and looks like a chrome shell. The ship's abilities are quite outstanding, being able to fly faster than the speed of light and travel through time.
15. Slave I
Star Wars franchise
Slave I (Slave 1) is a Firebrand-31-class patrol and attack ship used by the famous Boba Fett in Star Wars. In The Empire Strikes Back, Slave I brought Han Solo frozen in carbonite to Jabba the Hutta. The most characteristic feature of the Slave I is its vertical position during flight and horizontal position during landing.
BONUS
In continuation of the topic, a story about. It's hard to believe this is reality.
Spaceship model from Star Wars. Episode 4: A New Hope sold at auction in the US for a record $450,000. This was announced by the website of the auction house Profiles in History.
An anonymous buyer paid almost twice as much for a rarity with a height of 41 centimeters than the organizers of the auction expected. In 2008, a miniature fighter from the George Lucas saga was sold for 402.5 thousand dollars.
Other Hollywood lots include a 1953-1954 Superman costume owned by actor George Reeves. For him offered 216 thousand dollars. The famous whip from the Indiana Jones movies cost the new owner $204,000.
“We completed the world's most successful auction of Hollywood items in 2015, breaking the Guinness record. It was delivered by us in 2003. This time we have sold the most expensive Superman suit and spaceship,” said Josef Maddalena, president of the Profiles in History auction house.
For three days, they traded here in the amount of 7.3 million dollars.
"It's not the moon, it's a space station! Of course, and it wasn't just a space station - it was the Death Star, the most famous battle station in the world of science fiction and cinematic history, notable for its ability to destroy entire planets. But the absolute imperial was just one of the many high-tech marvels of the Star Wars epic.
When it comes to powerful ships, in the universe " Star Wars There is definitely no shortage of them. After all, this is the universe that gave us the Death Star and many other destructive ships, such as the fast Millennium Falcon, the small but deadly TIE Fighter, the rugged, fast-flying X-wing, and the undeniably iconic Starfighter Imperial Fighter. While some might argue that a huge ship like the Death Star belongs to the category space stations, rather than starships, it can also refer to warships such as the Super Star Destroyer or the flagship Eclipse. Because large designs like the Death Star and Dreadnought class " Executioner» mobile, they can be considered starships too.
We have explored a large amount of information about the universe" Star Wars from live-action movies and animated series to a wide selection of Expanded Universe novels and comics to choose from the most powerful starships, superweapons and warriors this multi-part film has to offer. Our rating is based on a combination of size, speed, armor, feats and weaponry. These are ships used to explore and conquer an entire galaxy.
When it comes to fighters, X-wing created by corporation incom, is a versatile starfighter, synonymous with Rebel alliance and franchise Star Wars generally. Known as the fighter that destroyed Death Star, X-wing formed the backbone Rogue Squadron and continued to serve the New Republic thereafter.
This is one of the most outstanding fighter series in over 40 years. X-wing was a robust ship with a hyperdrive, shield deflector, proton torpedoes, and often an R2-series astromech droid for navigational and technical assistance. Having fundamentally new design, slim build, multiple laser cannons and two launch tubes, it was the perfect combination of speed, maneuverability and weapons systems.
14. TIE/D Defender
star fighter TIE/LN, better known as , is the inimitable fighter of the Galactic Empire, instantly recognizable by the characteristic roar of its engines. Thanks to the spherical cabin and two vertical wings solar panels, the symmetrical ship has become a symbol of the Imperial presence throughout the galaxy. Hordes of these ships feature in every film in the original trilogy. Star Wars". TIE Fighters characterized by a special minimalism. original models LN do not have any hyperdrive, life support or reflective shields, unlike the first-class TIE/D Defender.
Elevates its class to a higher level by adding a third wing and giving it super high speed reflective shields. The Defender was also larger and heavier than any of its brethren. It is armed with missiles that can cause massive damage to the target area. The TIE Fighter was manufactured on the orders of Grand Admiral Thrawn, and as such, Lothal's resistance officials feared that large-scale production of the ship could spell the end of the Rebellion. TIE Defender is one of the few models TIE, not shown in films, but which subsequently moved on to games, comics, books and toys.
13 Millennium Falcon
Millennium Falcon can be called the fastest ship in the universe " Star Wars"At least according to Han Solo, who was sure that the Corellian Light Freighter that capsized the smugglers' ship was the fastest in the universe, and no ship had yet been able to overtake it. Which means that Han is more likely In fact, it is considered one of the fastest ships in any sci-fi universe.The Falcon's modest appearance has been modified with the latest shields, hyperdrive, and weapon systems.It is equipped with a Type 05 superdrive, the fastest by canon.
Falcon's greatest achievement was his incredible speed. In film " Star Wars"it served the Rebellion as a top-notch fighter, making it one of the most versatile ships in the universe" Star Wars Millennium Falcon managed to defeat almost every ship opposing him, even when named “ junk” Luke Skywalker. He's been around long enough to reappear decades later in the movie " Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, which shows how reliable Falcon in fact.
This formidable crescent-shaped ship featured in the movie " Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace”, has almost 3400 meters of length and width and is the main warship Trade Federation. Being a modified version of a huge cargo ship, a ship like " hawker"is equipped with hundreds of crew members, as well as a hull with almost impenetrable armed armor. On top of that, the ship can carry hundreds of fighters. The flagship of the Trade Federation was capable of leading a massive droid army on the planet's surface. Naboo and maintain a blockade of an entire planet effortlessly.
The ship showed one major flaw when a young Anakin Skywalker managed to accidentally shoot down the droid-controlled ship's reactor and thus destroy it. Later models of the warship were used by the separatists with improved weapons, a protective device and the absence of such a disadvantage. advanced hawkers were among the most powerful ships Confederate Navy. During the battle on Geonosis the cruisers carried legions of battle droids. Some also took part in the battle for Coruscant.
, also known as Star Destroyer type " Venator" or Jedi cruiser- large warship used Galactic Republic during Clone Wars. The 1,155-meter-long dagger-like craft was the forerunner of the popular Star Destroyer Imperial I” and boasted a wide selection of weapons, including 8 heavy turbolaser turrets, 52 defensive laser dots, 4 proton torpedo tubes and 6 tractor beam projectors.
The battlecruiser was originally conceived for battles against Separatist Dreadnoughts during Clone Wars and contained about 7,400 crew members and more than 200 weapons fighters. The creation of this ship, designed specifically for one-on-one combat, clearly marked the turn from a fragile peace to all-out war and dictatorship, and helped lay the foundations of the Republic, to become Galactic Empire. Upon its introduction, the gunship quickly overshadowed the diplomatic frigate of the old Republic. The Republic Assault Cruiser has seen action in some of the world's most iconic battles. Clone Wars including fights for Sallust, Christophsis and Coruscant.
One of the flagships of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Naga Sadow, ruler of the ancient Sith Empire, Corsair played a major role in Great Hyperspace War in 5000 BBY. Sith ship, Battleship
type " Derryfan"was well armored. Despite the lack of protective shields, it could withstand a large amount of damage and be fully operational. was a reliable enough ship to still play important role in battle a thousand years later, when it was discovered by Exar Kun.
The Corsair has a relatively small weapon system that consisted of 6 starfighters, 2 shuttles, and standard single-target cover weapons, including laser cannons and heavy attack rocket launchers, each containing 60 missiles. The 215-meter ship required only 25 crew members, while it could carry 850 passengers and supplies for one year. However, what makes Corsair so special is the magical, powerful Sith crystals on his deck. These crystals increased the power of the Sith and were controlled from the command deck. They were capable of influencing stars, even bursting their cores, which caused the star to explode.
Dreadnought type " Providence”, owned by General Grievous, was the flagship Confederations of Independent Systems during Clone Wars. This kilometer-long ship was capable of launching 20 squadrons of droid starfighters and 400 ground assault vehicles from its main dual hangars and was armed with 14 quad turbolaser cannons, 34 dual laser cannons, 12 ion cannons, 2 heavy ion cannons and 100 proton torpedo launchers. He was guarded aboard by vulture droids, standard battle droids, and IG-100s." magnaguards» Grievous. It was from this ship that General Grievous fought the battle for Coruscant which led to the capture of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine.
At the height of his power during Clone Wars invisible hand was one of the most formidable ships in the galaxy. Each shot from one of his many ion cannons gave off an amount of heat equal to that from the detonation of 4.8 megaton atomic bombs. Max Power one turbolaser was equal to a ten-magnitude earthquake. His modified hangar was large enough that the ship could be used not only for attack, but also for transport.
Ask any fan when they first fell in love with " Star Wars", and many will probably remember how their jaws dropped while watching the first scene from the film" Star Wars: Lando, Part 4' when a Star Destroyer of the ' Imperial I flew through the air, it seemed to be miles long. The Ravager was a 1600m Star Destroyer that served as Darth Vader's flagship for some time. Crowded with 40,000 teams and armed with 60 turbolaser batteries, 60 ion cannons and 10 tractor beam projectors, Star Destroyer with just one look, he could force the enemies of the Empire to surrender.
Each Star Destroyer was capable of carrying an entire squadron of 72 fighters, as well as heavier Walkers AT-AT and AT-AS. In addition to the fact that the Ravager can be considered a model of all Starfighters, he had 10,000 officers of the crew, 30,000 soldiers, about 10,000 attack aircraft and supplies for a full two years. Virtually no other ship in the entire universe could defeat Star Destroyer in a one-on-one fight. No wonder that best idea for those who saw him, there was an escape.
7. Ravagers of Worlds
Named " more deadly than the Death Star» Ravager of Worlds was a superweapon used Galactic Empire and revived by Emperor Palpatine when he tried to regain control of the galaxy. Ravagers of Worlds were planetary assault ships, as were The Death Star before them, but instead of directly destroying the planets, they used a powerful tractor beam to tear apart the surface of the planet and trap it in a molecular furnace. They then smashed the planet's debris into raw materials, which were then used in factories controlled by the droids. Sinister design genius Ravager of Worlds was aimed at the world's resources, which were used for the benefit of the Empire in factories for the manufacture of ships, fighters and droids.
However, two completely identical World Destroyers didn't exist. Silencer 7 - the largest ever built Destroyers, 3200 meters long and 1500 meters high with 125 heavy turbolasers, 200 blaster cannons, 80 proton torpedoes, 15 ion cannons and 15 tractor beam projectors. He can hit almost any target.
Ravagers of Worlds They could travel faster than the speed of light and had ion engines, which gave them the ability to travel in deep space. They were controlled by a central droid brain that could create automated fighters, battlecruisers, and even new Ravagers of the Worlds, making the final product something akin to a terrifying combination Death Stars and Neumann's idea of a self-replicating machine.
By most estimates, if you land this huge ship in New York, it will take up most of Manhattan. As the flagship of the Imperial Navy, is a marvel of technology and military might. The executioner was the first of four Star Dreadnoughts type " Executioner» even before the battle of hote and served as the command ship of Darth Vauder. It is the largest traditional ship in Imperial Navy, according to various estimates, from 8000 to 19000 meters long. Armed with over 5,000 turbolasers and ion cannons, perfectly suited for any task and was assigned only to the most important and prestigious missions.
Perhaps most important was the sheer terror this ship inspired. Being five times longer than usual Destroyer, he could intimidate the rebels into complete submission. The Executioner was capable of maintaining hundreds of TIE Fighters and support ships, and for ground operations had a whole corps of stormtroopers (38,000 ground troops), three prefabricated Imperial bases, and enough walkers to launch an invasion of Rebel bases.
was special Super Star Destroyer, manufactured by Kuat Drive Shipyard as the flagship for the resurrected Emperor Palpatine six years after the Battle of Endor. He became the prototype of his class and was considered the beginning of a new generation of imperial weapons. In terms of length, mass and volume, - one of the largest dreadnoughts ever launched in galactic history. At 17.5 kilometers long, it was large enough to be classified as a space station.
Palpatine's flagship was one of the most heavily armed ships in the galaxy, with 500 heavy laser cannons, 500 turbolasers, 75 ion cannons, 100 tractor beam projectors, and 10 gravity projectors. It could accommodate over 600 fighters, 5 prefabricated garrison bases, and over 100 walkers. Its total crew is astonishing: 700,000 people. At eclipses even had its own axial superlaser, similar but less powerful than the all-destroying laser Death Stars, but still powerful enough to shatter planets and destroy them easily Super Star Destroyers. If not for the special way in which Eclipse was destroyed, he could be considered invincible.
Nothing better symbolizes the rule of the Empire based on fear than The Death Star. The infamous moon-sized mobile battle station was Palpatn's ultimate weapon and the ultimate symbol of Imperial oppression. The Death Star measured about 120 kilometers in diameter with 352 inner levels, and cost over a trillion galactic credits to build. She was the largest starship ever built in the history of the galaxy (prior to the creation of the second Death Star).
Half of its interior was occupied by the reactor core and superlaser hull, yet the station was large enough to contain 256,000 soldiers, gunners, ground troops, ship crew, and pilots. If we take into account the entire composition of the ship, along with other personnel, The Death Star contained 1 million creatures, but this is only the minimum number. She could handle 2 million with ease.
The Death Star was heavily armored and armed with 15,000 flagship turbolasers, 768 tractor beams, 7,000 TIE fighters, 4 attack cruisers, over 20,000 military transport ships, and 11,000 combat vehicles. But its main weapon and the most important element is an incredible superlaser. powered by a hypermatter reactor and huge kyber crystals that allowed him to destroy entire planets. The Death Star it was also intended to function as a planet of its own, and endowed with amenities rare for an Imperial outpost, including lounge areas, cantinas with bartender droids, and shops stocked with luxuries.
One of the superweapons used by the revived Emperor Palpatine, Galactic Cannon was designed by Umak Let and constructed in 10 ABY by the Galactic Empire. In the form of a 7,250-meter oblong weapon created in the orbit of the planet Byss, Galactic Cannon fired projectiles equipped with disintegrating warheads capable of destroying a planet. Projectiles could travel through hyperspace at a speed equivalent to a class 75 hyperdrive, allowing for fast and deadly range.
When the fired projectile left hyperspace, it automated system defense repelled the attacks of enemy forces. While this superweapon's laser cannons exchanged fire with other ships, its armored plating and powerful deflector shields protected it from fire from a variety of weapons, including ion cannons and turbolasers.
The projectile's disintegrating warhead set off nuclear explosions capable of engulfing the surface of a target planet in a matter of minutes. It had several power settings, which allowed it to destroy selected cities, military bases or territories, leaving the rest of the planet untouched. At maximum setting this warhead converted matter into energy, effectively vaporizing the target planet and its inhabitants. Galactic Cannon was, in fact, a reduced version Death Stars with a much larger size, while remaining one of the deadliest ships in the Star Wars universe.
Many people doubt the wisdom of the Emperor, who decided to create a second Death Star after the destruction of the original, but they may not know that the second, larger version of the destructive weapon was supposed to be completely invulnerable when it completed its restoration. The only way to destroy it was to attack during the still unfinished building. Second The Death Star was not only larger (160 kilometers), but also deadlier than the first, and the notorious flaw in its original design was corrected: the exhaust ports were replaced with millimeter-wide exhaust channels.
Superlaser II Death Stars it was distinguished by significantly increased power and the ability to recharge in minutes, not hours. Her targeting system was also improved, and she could target ships, not just planets. In service, the number of turbolasers was increased by 20,000 to repel fighter attacks, in addition to 7,500 laser cannons, 5,000 ion cannons, and 768 tractor-beam projectors. New The Death Star was capable of holding more TIE Fighters, ground troops, and assault vehicles. In general, the second The Death Star would be virtually indestructible and significantly improved compared to the first.
Externally Sun Crusher doesn't look very impressive. The sleek craft is only slightly larger than a fighter jet, with a small cockpit for six people and a few laser cannons for defense. But anyone who doubts that this is the deadliest and most dangerous ship that has ever existed in the universe " Star Wars, does so at your own risk. was a virtually indestructible ship capable of causing devastation on a scale comparable to that of a mighty Death Stars they don't seem to be that big. While The Death Star could only destroy a single planet, destroyed entire star systems.
It stored 11 resonant torpedoes that traveled at nearly the speed of light towards the designated star, penetrating the star's core on impact, and thus releasing a large amount of energy that rendered the core unstable. This set off a chain reaction that would cause the star to go supernova, sending shockwaves of energy and radiation outwards and destroying every planet with all life on it in the system.
It can destroy the solar system within a few hours, and once the chain of reactions is started, the supernova can no longer be stopped. Resonance torpedoes can also be aimed at other ships, instantly destroying them with a single shot. As if that weren't enough, his shimmering layers of quantum crystal armor make the ship impenetrable. He is able to survive being rammed Star Destroyer or even with a direct hit of the superlaser first Death Stars also equipped with a hyperdrive, allowing it to slip into a target system, launch a resonant torpedo, and escape without being seen.
The Sun Crusher was a truly unique superweapon that represented the pinnacle of military technology. Proof of this are its components, including molecular armor, unique miniature systems, and resonant torpedoes, each costing as much as a superlaser. Death Stars. The deadly can be stopped if it falls into a black hole. No other ship has proved to be as deadly and strong as and therefore he receives the title of the most powerful ship in the universe Star Wars.
A selection of stellar dreadnoughts - ships whose size exceeds 5 kilometers in length. Ship characteristics. Significant battles, as well as famous pilots who flew dreadnoughts.
What comes to mind when you hear the words "spaceship". For some reason, personally, I don’t remember Baikonur or Cape Canaveral, but shots from Star Wars. A lot of ships have been shown in all five films so far, but not all of them could become business cards sagas.
One of the symbols of OT, of course, is the beaten by life (and not only) Corellian freighter with a big name "Millennium Falcon". At first glance, this flying trash can evokes the same feeling in almost everyone, most of all reminiscent of admiration for the fact that someone dares to go beyond the atmosphere on it. But the rule "Meet by clothes ..." has not been canceled. The freighter began his career under the strict guidance of Lando Calrissian, who led until the loss of the Falcon in the sabbak to Han Solo. This was the start...
The Falcon is equipped with equipment that is unthinkable for an ordinary Corellian truck. Security systems, computer terminals, reinforced deflectors, an improved hyperdrive, an armored hull - all this gives hope that the Falcon will turn out to be a thousand years old.
Let's start with speed. Once in Han's very skillful hands, the freighter could only accelerate to 65 NGSS, but after a while, a hundred became available to him. This is despite the fact that up to 100 metric tons can be loaded onto an almost 27-meter length. In hyperspace, it is one of the fastest non-Imperial ships (class 0.5) due to unregistered and, under normal conditions, incompatible equipment, as well as numerous modifications to major systems. But not all of this worked as smoothly as we would like. Periodically, the wayward bird had to be forced to work with the help of a "shock" on the control panel.
"Falcon" is a bird of prey and can not only fight off overly arrogant harassment, but also turn out to be a very dangerous opponent. Its claws are replaced by two quadruple laser cannons, and its beak is a cumulative rocket launcher located between the front cargo grips. And also, in ground combat, a retractable pulsed laser located under the belly of the Falcon can be very useful. Protection is provided by: a Novaldex protective field generator, a KDY deflector-type rear protective field generator, a Torplex deflector-type front protective field generator. Deflector shields can be formed exactly as needed in this moment by transferring power from one screen to another.
Among the other secrets of the Falcon, one can single out unscanned holds for smuggling, which can actually be called the main ones, as well as a radar saucer that allows the Falcon to detect ships in the surrounding space somewhat faster than it is detected. While the rest of the YT-1300-class ships must refuel in almost every port, four additional fuel tanks allow the Sokol to refuel on average once a month.
Han Solo and Chewbacca's elaborate propulsion system and hyperdrive require a much stronger navicomputer to control it and hyperjump calculations as accurate and precise as any other hyperdrive-equipped ship. Therefore, the Sokol is equipped with the Hanks-Vargel Super-Flow IV on-board computer and the Torplex Tendem navigation computer. But these same bells and whistles also require more careful monitoring of the state of the systems, which, in fact, the crew does during the flight and stops.
Now about the main system of the ship - its crew. Although the word "bastard" in their lexicon took about 
the same place as "hello" for normal people, this couple worked perfectly together [(c) "Alternative History 2"], understanding each other and their ship from a half word and half gesture. IMHO, even with all its alterations and bells and whistles, but with a different crew, the Millennium Falcon would never have become the ship we are talking about today.
All in all, the standard YT-1300 on the Millennium Falcon is a saucer shape, two cargo grips on the front, a cylindrical cockpit on the side, and two escape pods. But all the additions to the equipment and systems are so well hidden that the Sokol certainly does not give the impression of a great warship. But who knows, if it looked like a brand new credit card, then this ship could cover Luke Skywalker during the attack on 3C1, leave Hoth, taking the head of the Rebellion Leia Organa away, and decide the fate of the Empire by blowing up 3C2.
Let's go further, or as good guides say: "If you look the other way, you will see Imperial Star Destroyer".
The Star Destroyer was designed by Imperial engineer Lyra Wessex, who was based on the designs of her father, Veilex Blissex. This engineer, who worked for the Republic, designed the old Victoria-class Star Destroyer, as well as a number of other starships. Wessex proposed an "Imperial" class project, which was discussed at length by the highest ranks of the Empire. The ship, embodied in metal, was a marvel of technology and served as a perfect illustration of the power of the Empire.
There are systems whose gross domestic product is less than the cost of a single Star Destroyer. There are entire nations that, in their entire history, have not produced as much energy as a Star Destroyer expends in a hyperspace jump. The 1.6-kilometer ship was charged with energy at least from a small star - a solar ionization reactor was put forward from the bowels of the starship, and the powerful radiation of the star was turned into energy for a giant ship.
By the time of the Battle of Yavin, the most common class of ISRs were "Emperor". They are a true technological marvel, built by the Kuato Shipyards specifically for the Imperial Navy and intended primarily for combat in deep space. For this purpose, the ship is armed with 60 powerful Taim & Bak XX-9 turbolasers, which are controlled by modern system search and targeting LeGrange. To capture enemy ships, the destroyer can use 60 Borsel NK-7 ion cannons and 10 Phylon Q7 capture beam projectors. The main hangar, capable of accommodating ships up to 150 meters long, houses most of the ship's fighters. All in all, IIS of this class carries 3 squadrons of Di-fighters, 2 squadrons of Di-interceptors and 1 squadron of Di-bombers. The second hangar is dedicated to ground troops and contains 15 Stormtrooper transports, 20 AT-AT walkers, 30 AT-ST light vehicles and a large number of ground vehicles. Vehicle. Each ship also has 9,700 soldiers on board. The destroyer can deploy a ground base within a few hours. The Destroyer's nerve center is the bridge located at the rear of the ship. From there, the whole ship is controlled. Above the bridge are two domes that project the ship's powerful deflector shields. The casing is reinforced with titanium. The limiting sublight speed is 60 NGSS.
Despite all this, the Destroyer does not have a waste recycling system, so all waste is simply thrown overboard through a special hatch in the back of the ship. Garbage poses a great danger to civilian traffic. Naturally, among the imperial ships there are, like giants, on board of which there are several hundred thousand people (the "Executioner" is the flagship of Darth Vader), as well as single-seat fighters.
About them later, but now - "Executioner"- a cruiser (Super Class Star Destroyer) was laid down on Fonford. Its size was to exceed any of the ships in service with the Empire or the Alliance. A few months after the Battle of Yavin, construction began on the first ship of this class. Despite the objections of many Imperial admirals, who felt that it was militarily more profitable to build a large number of smaller ships than to spend resources on one giant, Darth Vader forced the construction of the first ship. The Executor, the first Super-class Star Destroyer, became Lord Vader's personal flagship. Soon the "Executioner" showed its high military and psychological effectiveness. The emperor gave the order to start building new ships of this class. Executioner-class Star Destroyers, sometimes referred to as Super Star Destroyers due to their gigantic size, have become a powerful symbol of the New Order and the Emperor's unlimited power. By the time of the Battle of Endor, several such ships were already in service.
The gigantic, dagger-like hull of the Executioner-class Star Destroyer inspires fear and terror with its very appearance. More than a thousand pieces of various weapons are distributed over its surface, allowing the ship to fight alone with an entire fleet. The ship's hangars can accommodate 144 fighters and about 200 other transport and warships. For ground operations, each Executor carries 30 AT-ATs, 40 AT-STs, and a whole corps of stormtroopers. Three ground Imperial bases, also stored on the ship, are always ready for rapid deployment on the planet. Due to their gigantic destructive power, Executor-class ships did not often have to engage in battle - enemy ships preferred to surrender. Usually, Executioners serve as a mobile base and command center for an Imperial group.
Actually, the Executioner differs from the rest of the Imperial destroyers in size, respectively, in a large number of weapons and crew, as well as in a lower sublight speed (60 NGSS). Otherwise, its design is similar to other Destroyers. Just like them, the Executioner carries squadrons of fighters, interceptors and bombers. About them, in fact, will be discussed further.
Among small ships, the most famous are, of course, fighters. Bosom enemies and sworn friends are SIDs and X-wings.
The main class of single-seat fighters used by the Empire were SIDs, they are also DISHs, they are also TIEs. Received a name for the applied propulsion system - a double ion engine (Twin Ion Engine). The engine configuration requires very little fuel, yet achieves amazing speed and maneuverability. The first development of technologies in the field of ion propulsion company Seinar Technologies began long before the Clone Wars. Later, a subsidiary of Ceinar Design Systems produced several spacecraft for wealthy customers (among these orders was the Sith Infiltrator), the design developments of which served in the creation of the first TIE fighters. After the success of the Tie Fighter, the Sienar Fleet System continued to develop the Tie series ships, which led to the creation of a large number of modifications. In the last years of the Old Republic, the concern, renamed the Republic Sienar Systems, released the first model of a short-range fighter - SID (TIE) This was the Republic's first military order for such a fighter. With the advent of the Empire, Republic Sienar Systems was renamed Sienar Fleet Systems again. The TIE fighter was redesigned by the Imperial government. The fighter also soon required improvement, and the SPS developed the TIE-linear fighter (TIE/ln).
There are several specialized varieties of LEDs:
- TIE Fighter - the most common ship in the entire Empire, armed with two laser cannons and can reach speeds of up to 100 NGSS;
- TIE Interceptor (interceptor) - this model is more maneuverable and more high speed. It already has four lasers and a sublight speed of up to 111
- TIE Bomber (bomber) - the only ship that has a double hull. Thanks to this design, it is the most durable ship of the entire TIE series. It has two lasers and two launchers for missiles or torpedoes. At the same time, it is the slowest of the TIE series - 80 NGSS;
- TIE Defender (defender) - the ship was designed by Admiral Zaarin. Armed with four lasers, two ion cannons and two launchers, speed up to 140 NGSS. There are only a few such ships in the Emperor's fleet. There is no assembly line.
Deserves special attention Di-advanced, a starfighter designed personally by Darth Vader before the Battle of Yavin. During the battle, Vader flew a prototype of this ship, which saved his life when the Death Star was destroyed. This prototype was called "Revenge". Subsequently, Vader improved the ship. Armed with four laser cannons and two launchers. It can reach sublight speeds up to 145 NGSS and is equipped with a hyperdrive.
Common features of the entire TIE family are maneuverability (with the exception of the bomber), rate of fire and a very small profile (with the exception of the side panels).
Since we are talking about fighters, it is impossible not to mention the beloved ship of the Rebel Alliance - X-wing, he is the X-wing, he is the Incom T-65, and he is, he is, he is ... The X-wing is rightfully considered one of the most advanced single-pilot starships. The fighter gets its name from the twin wings that open when entering the atmosphere or when flying in combat, forming a characteristic "X", which increases the field of fire. Along with four powerful laser cannons, X-wing fighters are equipped with 
proton torpedoes, shielding field, hyperdrive (class 1) and astromech droid.
The Incom T-65 was the last development of the Incom Corporation before the start of the Imperial Terror. Realizing that the Empire will not stop and will capture everything and everything, the company joined the rebels. They managed to erase all data on their new fighter from the bases of the Empire. This transition was a great loss for the Empire and a great gain for the Alliance. Soon the rebels began to produce X-wings for their fleet. One of the reasons for the unprecedented success of the T-65 was its unusual concept and design. At the ends of the wings are laser cannons capable of firing simultaneously, individually, in pairs, or in any other mode. A pair of torpedo launchers are located in the center of the fuselage, each magazine loaded with three proton torpedoes, the same ones that Luke fired into the ventilation shaft to destroy the first Death Star.
Like most other fighters, the X-wing is designed for only one pilot. Behind the cockpit, however, is a nest for an R2-series "Industrial Instrumentation" astromech droid that performs many co-pilot duties. In flight and in combat, the droid is responsible for astrogation and air navigation, damage control and course keeping. In case of emergency, R2 can take control of the ship. All astromechs assigned to X-wing fighters keep up to 10 hyperspace coordinates in memory in case of retreat or other need to enter hyperspace.
One of the most valuable qualities of this fighter is its reliability. The skin made of reinforced titanium alloy, the generators of the protective screen and the protective field "Champat", as well as the transparististal canopy of the cockpit allow the fighter to endure several hits without a significant loss of combat qualities and have high level life support. Minor malfunctions caused by enemy fire can be fixed by an astromech in a matter of minutes. However, in case of serious damage, the pilot can use the ejection system.
Another display of ingenuity in the design of the T-65 is the deliberate use of much the same control panel found on the T-16 hopper and similar airspeeders. Most of the Alliance pilots were recruited from the frontier planets, where they honed their craft in machines as inexpensive and durable as the hopper. Seeing the familiar controls, young pilots (like Luke, Biggs Darklighter and Jack Porkins) got used to their new fighters very quickly. The maximum sublight speed is 110 NGSS, the flight speed in the atmosphere is up to 1050 km/h.
