The Ton-Falk Escort Carrier is a Light Frigate and Starfighter Carrier buildable by the Galactic Empire and the Pentastar Alignment.
Unit Description[]
Designed and named after a disastrous battle, the Ton-Falk is little more than a hangar with engines and fighter defense systems intended to provide the same fighter support as an ISD in a compact package. With minimal defenses, it is best kept well escorted and away from enemy ships.
Stats[]
- Hull: 1,770 (Frigate)
- Shields: 1,600 / [28/R] (Frigate)
- Speed: 2.25 | Acceleration: 0.03 | Turn: 0.4
- Fighters: 1 / 2 | Bombers: 1.5 / 2.5
- 4x Medium Dual Laser Cannons: 2 / 2.0s / 4.1km
- 1x Concussion Missile: 1 / 5.0s / 4.1km
Special Abilities[]
- Emergency Retreat: Flee a space tactical battle and escape to an occupied world
History[]
In the aftermath of the Battle of Ton-Falk, where a group of Rebel starfighters destroyed two Nebulon-B escort frigates and a Dreadnaught-class heavy cruiser, the need was seen for a compact carrier that could deploy a large number of TIEs directly into battle. From this, Kuat Drive Yards developed the Escort carrier. Not much more than a hangar with engines, the Escort carrier was the smallest Imperial starship capable of housing a full wing of TIE fighters. Being purpose built, these ships were much more economical to field than an Imperial Star Destroyer, and often accompanied higher priority convoys. Being severely under-armed for a ship its size, the Escort carrier would usually deploy its TIE fighters and then wait safely out of the battlefield.
Usage[]
The Ton-Falk features fairly strong hull armor and shields for a light frigate, equal to that of the KDY Strike Cruiser, though it is a little slower than an Imperial-I Star Destroyer. As the ship is primarily a floating hangar bay, it carries into battle three TIE Fighter Squadrons, three TIE Bomber Squadrons, and two half-squadrons of XG-1 Star Wings. It is armed with four Dual Medium Laser Cannons, which fire two shots every 2.0 seconds with an effective range of 4.1km, and one Concussion Missile Launcher, which fires one missile every 5.0 seconds with an effective range of 4.1km.
The Ton-Falk has a light armament, making it best suited for being deployed in a pack at the rear of a fleet, where its main job will be to deploy its payload of starfighters and bombers throughout the battle. The vessel is also equipped with the "Emergency Retreat" ability, allowing it to flee a tactical battle and escape to a controlled world.
Capabilities[]
- Air Support: Provides Bombing Runs