The Acclamator-class assault ship, alternatively referred to as the Acclamator-class trans-galactic military transport ship or Acclamator-class transgalactic military assault ship, or by the shorter names Acclamator-class transport, Acclamator-class troopship, or the rarer Acclamator I transport, was an assault starship created for the Galactic Republic by Rothana Heavy Engineering. It was the predecessor of the Star Destroyer line. The Acclamator-class vessels are used by the Allies,Imperialist,Hegemony, Axis and the Horde.
Description[]
The 752-meter-long Acclamator-class assault transport carried thousands of Republic clone troopers into battle. The Acclamator favored a wedge or dagger shaped design due to its effectiveness—it allowed concentration of firepower while minimizing target profile. This basic design was used in a number of larger craft predating it and would define Imperial ships for decades to come. These ships were armed with 4 heavy torpedo launch tubes; 24 point-defense laser cannons, rated at 6 megatons per shot; and 12 quad turbolaser turrets, each rated at a maximum of 200 gigatons per shot. They were also armed with concussion missiles. The sensor and communications suites were located at the front of the ship's command tower. The hull armour of Acclamator-class vessels was impregnated with ultra-dispersive neutronium that withstood and spread massive energy blasts. Fusion rockets fired by enemy forces barely made a scratch on the hull as a result.
Groups of these ships could perform a "Base Delta Zero", an orbital bombardment that would exterminate all life on the planet. The later Acclamator II-class could also serve as star frigates to support their landing groups. In addition to ground landings, Acclamator-class ships were capable of water landings, as displayed at the Battle of Mon Calamari.
Acclamator-class ships also carried support equipment and vehicles, used to provide troopers with heavy battlefield support. Each Acclamator-class ship held 320 speeder bikes, used by soldiers for fast battlefield reconnaissance and patrol duties. Eighty gunships were carried to insert personnel, vehicles, and cargo into battle zones in addition to providing close air support. Gunships were suspended along an overhead circulating rail in the upper hangar for maintenance procedures during travels. A lower, smaller hangar area was used to embark and disembark ground troops and material when landed. The two levels were connected with elevator platforms. Most of the passenger and barrack decks were located on the upper levels of an Acclamator-class ship.
Combat roles[]
The Acclamator assualt ship served as as a screening ship within the Grand army of the republic able to assist in planetary invasiosn, its small size was its weakness as the acclamator wasn't adept at fighting things like the Munificent-class star frigate, its common rival. Against the larger munificent a lone acclamator may need support for a guarrenteed win but the ship alone could damage the enemy ship moderatly or severly. However the acclamtor could also serve as a forward operating base or even as a HQ, it was a common tactic within the Alliance of Nations to have deep behind enemy line stirkes with a accelamtor in support to corrdinate future missions. This ship could also serve as a logistics ship within the enemy's back lines, granted operations to keep this a secret would be immense.
Able to serve as a screen, landing ship and HQ (Already stated as above) the Acclamator was a decent multi role craft, however it did need extensive modications. Against starfighters like many of its counter parts the Accelmator wasn't made with anti air in mind though against 21st centruy aircraft the Accelmator could dispatch them with relative ease (thanks to advanced tracking systems).