Overview

The Super Star Destroyer (SSD), officially designated as the Executor-class, was one of the most feared weapons of the Galactic Empire. With a length of 17-19 kilometers, it dwarfed conventional Star Destroyers and served as the flagship of the most powerful Imperial commanders.

Technical Specifications

Length: 17,600 meters (Executor-class)
Armament: 2,000+ Turbolasers, 2,000+ Ion Cannons
Shields: Heavy Deflector Shield Array
Crew: 37,000 crew, 10,000 troops
Fighters: 150+ TIE Fighters
Propulsion: Hyder Drive / Ion Engines

The Executor Class

The Executor-class was specifically designed for use as a flagship. The ship could intimidate entire fleets simply through its sheer presence and firepower. The bridge served as a command center for entire sectors.

History

The first Super Star Destroyer, the Executor itself, was constructed under Lord Vader’s supervision. It served as flagship during the Battle of Hoth and was deployed during the Battle of Endor, where it was severely damaged in a collision with a Star Destroyer.

Combat Capability

A single Super Star Destroyer could take out a small fleet through its firepower and size alone. The massive turbolaser batteries could bombard planetary surfaces, and the TIE fighter squadrons provided superior air support.

Notable Ships of the Executor Class

Executor (NCC-2004): First ship of the class, Vader’s flagship
Sovereign: Imperial flagship under Emperor Palpatine
Ravager: Deployed at the Battle of Jakku
Iron Fist: Konstantin’s flagship

Super Star Destroyer