This would not be the Leviathan's only atrocity however as, on the command of Sith Lord Darth Malak, the Leviathan and its fleet, bombarded and destroyed the planet of Taris, the effects of which would be felt for hundreds of years afterwards and would be sadly repeated in 29 ABY on the orders of Crime Lord Tyber Zann. The most infamous Interdictor was the Leviathan, under the command of the treacherous Republic Admiral Saul Karath, who launched his defection by directing the Leviathan to bombard the planet Telos, devastating the planet and killing millions. These Cruisers utilized a unique 'claw-like' design, the purpose of which having been lost to history. The Interdictor was the primary warship of the Sith Empire under the fallen Jedi Knight turned Sith Lord, Darth Revan.

It was arguably the first warship class to utilize and weaponize gravity well projectors for the purpose of intercepting or 'interdicting' enemy ships. The Interdictor Class was the Star Destroyer of its era. In life, had I met me, I probably wouldn't have put much trust myself.' - Gatekeeper Personality of Revan regarding the Interdictor Class Cruisers. But now when I think about them, I see them as adversaries.

'I remember leading these ships into war against the Mandalorians, and then turning them around to lead them to war against the Republic. Manufacturer: Republic Sienar Systems (Designer and initial manufacturer), The Star Forge (Storied Sith Super-factory of ancient make and design).Īffiliations: The Sith Empire (Jedi Civil War & Dark Wars) The image was acquired through Star Wars: Empire At War - Forces of Corruption, using the 'Old Republic At War' Mod. I should also mention that this ship is canon (or at least Legacy Canon) but its history is significantly different as far as my universe is concerned. Note: The information below is from my own universe which is a blend of old and new canon and is not to be considered canon in any other universe but mine. This is one of the ships from my canceled Star Wars Fanfiction Series: Star Wars: The Shadow Wars.

Interdictor class star destroyer