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{{Infobox ship
|name = Nebulon-B Frigate
|image = [[File:NebulonBFrigate.jpg|300px]]
|hyper = 2.0
|SubSpeed = 20 MGLT
|maxspeed = 200 km/h
|Maneuverability = 2.00
|sensors = 8
|ecm = 0
|escapepods = [[File:CockpitPod.gif]] 8
|dockingbay = [[File:DockingBay1.gif]] Yes
|hangarbay = n/a
|landingcap = n/a
|repulsor = n/a
|graviton = n/a
|dockingport = [[File:DockingPort1.gif]] 1
|medicalroom = n/a
|weaponsutility = Turbolasers: 12<br>Tractor Beams: 4<br>Heavy Laser: 8
|weight = 260,000 T
|volume = 5,250,000 m³
|weightcap = 11,000 T
|volumecap = 170,000 m³
|maxpassengers = 500
|partyslotsize = 12.00
|length = 600 m 
|hull = 3,500
|ioniccap = 1,700
|shield = 3,000
|RMP = 3,841,652
|quantum =  1,008
|meleenium = 10,280
|ardanium = 779
|rudic = 672
|rockivory = 24
|tibannagas = 189
|varmigio = 2,512
|lommite = 225
|durelium = 837
|bacta = n/a
|hibridium = n/a
|varium = n/a
|affiliation = [[Galactic Empire]]
}}

The existence of the '''Nebulon-B frigate''' is very much the result of the [[Rebel Alliance]]. Due to attacks on [[Galactic Empire|Imperial]] convoys, the Empire needed to start protecting their shipments. [[TIE/sr Starfighter|TIE fighters]] were impractical here since they lacked hyperdrive capability, and [[Imperial Star Destroyer I|Star Destroyer]]s were simply too expensive to be wasted on such menial tasks. So for a while the Empire employed [[Corvette]]s for escort duty.<ref name="SWCombine">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Capital_Ships&ID=13 Nebulon-B Frigate in the Galactic Database]</ref> 

However, it was soon discovered that the maneuverable Rebel starfighters could easily outmatch the Corvettes and the Empire needed a new solution.<ref name="SWCombine">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Capital_Ships&ID=13 Nebulon-B Frigate in the Galactic Database]</ref> The answer came in the form of the Nebulon-B frigate. It is well armed, has good shields, and is capable of carrying two squadrons of fighters into battle. While the Nebulon-B itself is slow and unwieldy as most vessels of this size, the fighters can handle anything that is too small or too fast for the frigate. One major advantage of the Nebulon-B design was the idea to put the hyperdrive motivators close to the primary power cells in main engineering on deck 9 in the aft section. Originally primary communications were to be handled from deck 17, but it was later decided that the bridge would be placed there, allowing the captain more direct access to every part of the ship. When the [[Imperial Navy]] assigned Nebulon-B Frigates to escort duty, Rebel pilots no longer found attacking Imperial convoys a quick and simple job.<ref name="SWCombine">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Capital_Ships&ID=13 Nebulon-B Frigate in the Galactic Database]</ref>

==References==
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==Holonet links==
* [http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Capital_Ships&ID=13 Nebulon-B Frigate - Technical Specifications]

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[[Category:Frigates]]