A complement of 24 fighters is usually carried to intimidate small frontier worlds. The hangar has enough room for several starfighters to enter or exit at the same time. This particular class of Star Destroyer is characterized by its extensive hangar area, with an opening in the bow of the vessel, that splits the forward superstructure in two. Torpedo loading bays are located deep inside the ship, with automated loading arms controlled from a console next to the conveyor belt that feeds munitions to the launchers. It possesses an array of capital-grade torpedo or concussion missile launchers and turbolaser emplacements. While the latter ship exceeds the Gladiator-class in fighter capacity, the Star Destroyer still manages to outdo the Escort Carrier in offensive and defensive capabilities. It can be seen as the forbearer to the Escort Carrier and functions in much of the same capacity.

The Gladiator-class Star Destroyer is a class of warship that was used by the Galactic Empire during its early days.

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