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The design and construction of the Super Star Destroyer was overseen by Darth Vader himself. Lord Vader felt that the Empire needed a new symbol of terror and power after the destruction of the first Death Star. The Super Star Destroyer is currently the largest production military vessel in existence. Over 8 kms long, the Super Star Destroyer serves as a huge mobile command and control center. The Super Star Destroyers act in large convoys with smaller ships and provide a base from which to oversee and control huge military campaigns. In addition the thousands of turbolaser emplacements and 144 TIEs it carries allow it to easily defend itself should it be attacked. Because of the enormous cost of constructing a vessel of this magnitude only 4 such capital ships have been produced, however they serve as the ultimate symbol of the Emperor's control over the galaxy. |
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