Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
One of the first Starships to be commissioned for the newly formed Empire, the Tartan-Class Patrol Cruiser is a fast and deadly ship used to supplement Imperial patrols throughout the galaxy. Produced by the Damorian Manufacturing Corporation, the Tartan-Class is primarily used against fighters, bombers, and small pirate vessels, and is usually tasked with keeping order. Though modestly armed, the Tartan-Class Patrol Cruiser complements other mid-sized ships, such as the Carrack-Class Light Cruiser, while requiring a much smaller crew complement.
The Tartan-Class Patrol Cruiser is a versatile ship that can transfer power between its systems with relative ease. As a result, one less Swift Action is required to Recharge Shields or Reroute Power aboard the ship (Usually resulting in both actions requiring two Swift Actions to complete). The ship is also exceptionally faster than others its size, allowing it to pursue Starfighters and Space Transports that can usually escape Capital Ships. Though it's no match for larger vessels, such as the Nebulon-B Frigate, the Tartan-Class Patrol Cruiser is an excellent support ship that can outgun many corvettes and still pose a major threat to attacking Starfighters.
Tartan-Class Patrol Cruiser Statistics (CL 15)[]
Colossal (Frigate) Capital Ship
Initiative: -2; Senses: Perception +6
Defenses[]
Reflex Defense: 14 (Flat-Footed: 11), Fortitude Defense: 35; +11 Armor, Vehicular Combat
Hit Points: 870; Damage Reduction: 15; Shield Rating: 90; Damage Threshold: 135
Offense[]
Speed: Fly 4 Squares (Starship Scale)
Ranged: Laser Cannon, Point-Defense, Batteries (2) +14 (See Below)
Fighting Space: 1 Square (Starship Scale); Total Cover
Base Attack Bonus: +2; Grapple: +47
Attack Options: Focused Fire (1 Square)
Special Actions: Tactical Fire (See Below)
Abilities[]
Strength: 61, Dexterity: 16, Constitution: -, Intelligence: 18
Skills: Initiative -2, Mechanics +6, Perception +6, Pilot -2, Use Computer +6
Ship Statistics[]
Crew: 70 (Skilled Crew Quality); Passengers: 50 (Troops)
Cargo: 1,000 Tons; Consumables: 1 Year; Carried Craft: None
Hyperdrive: Class 2 (Backup Class 12), Navicomputer
Availability: Military; Cost: Not available for sale (Estimated 4.2 million)
Weapon Systems[]
Laser Cannon, Point-Defense, Battery (5 Gunners)[]
Attack Bonus: +14, Damage: 6d10x2
Tactical Fire[]
The Tartan-Class Patrol Cruiser works well as both a support vessel and an antistarfighter platform. As a Standard Action, a Tartan-Class Patrol Cruiser can forgo all attacks to provide Tactical Fire to all adjacent squares. The DR of all enemy Starfighters within that area is halved (Rounded down) as long as they remain in the Tactical Fire area.