Bayonet-class Light Cruiser
The Bayonet-class cruiser was the first designed in the specific V-shape that allows a ship to concentrate nearly all its weapons on its front firing arc, a design later used successfully in the Star Destroyer line. This is also where the name Bayonet originated, to indicate the specific dagger shape of the ship.
At the time of development the Bayonet was revolutionary and turned the tide in many spatial battles. Today the ship is however a little outdated as heavier ships have taken her place. It was also noticed that the placing of the command module on the bayonet was too close to the ships main ion drives, causing frequent disturbances in communication. Most captains overcame this problem by using one of the starfighters assigned to the ship to act as a relay. Doing this however soon turned out to be a suicide mission for the fighter pilots as opponents discovered taking out that fighter was an excellent means of disrupting their enemies communication. However this does not mean that this is a ship to be trifled with. While it may no longer hold its own on the battlefield, it is still a serious threat to any freighter or starfighter. This is why the Bayonet-class today is mostly used by planetary governments to patrol relatively remote regions of space, in order to keep pirates and smugglers in check.
Known Bayonet-Class Light Cruisers
Hundreds of Bayonet-class light cruisers are known to exist; this is a listing of some of the known vessels and their current owners. Where possible, they are organized by their production date, via the ship registry identification number.
- ID#109458, "[HKA] Incorruptione Libertatem", Current Owner: Kyran Caelius, Previous Owner: Draelor Nah`utal
- The Incorruptione Libertatem served as the "Kiffar Freedom" under ownership of Draelor Nah`utal. Caelius purchased the ship from his longtime friend in early Year 18, before rechristening the ship as the House Kaine Armada's flagship.
- ID#110017, "NST - Apollo", Current Owner: Allaina Musava, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#110534, "Smuggler's Star", Current Owner: Ganner Groundrunner, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#113642, "Haran bal'Tahbr", Current Owner: Cait Catra, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#114253, "Lady Death", Current Owner: Lilitu Ningaz, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#115710, "Quoia Nuruk", Current Owner: Damyo Kruder, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#116555, "[DWS] Raptor", Current Owner: Drax Whittler. Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#116588, "Beskar Komârk", Current Owner: Derek Shado. Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#116626, "NST - Destroyer", Current Owner: Allaina Musava. Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#117955, "Dark Essence", Current Owner: Myrhrai Isalia Rosiir, Previous Owner: Tomas o`Cuinn & Mika Noris
- ID#118154, "FMS Mongoose", Current Owner: Falleen Federation, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#118419, "FMS Proud Phoenix", Current Owner: Falleen Federation, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#118420, "SDSS Seigneur", Current Owner: Salamku Derov, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#118666, "Theseus", Current Owner: Phymp Mindano, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#119475, "Nihal", Current Owner: Semaj Jim, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#119551, "Saint George", Current Owner: Eidola Pirates, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#119954, "Reach's Escape", Current Owner: Myrhrai Isalia Rosiir, Previous Owners: Clementine Everett & Victor o`Cuinn & Cait Catra & Tomas o`Cuinn
- ID#120132, Unknown, Current Owner: Robby Rae, Previous Owner: Tomas o`Cuinn & Corwyn Zythor & Black Sun
- ID#121087, "Cardiac Arrest", Current Owner: Avelyn ca Vella, Previous Owner: Mercedes Morgan
- ID#120644, "TFN Falmouth", Current Owner: Trade Federation, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#120722, "SA Slow Poke", Current Owner: Scott Asheville, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#121056, "TFN Parhesis", Current Owner: Trade Federation, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#121314, "{RsC} Trident", Current Owner: Rael sul C`an, Previous Owner: Akheton Security Force
- ID#121317, "Draigon", Current Owner: Aurodium Legion, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#121972, "TSC Rust Bucket", Current Owner: Durlass Khasik, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#122552, "Bodrin Devestator#2", Current Owner: Rogue Squadron, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#123847, "Gonra Cawor", Current Owner: Frezt Raleigh, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#124052, "Jasmin", Current Owner: Tobz Jac, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#127652, "LvI Mea Cupla", Current Owner: Unknown, Previous Owner: Alexander von Ismay, Black Sun
- ID#131821, "Shadow Flame", Current Owner: Evax, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#132571, "Bayo", Current Owner: Galen Wise, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#132731, "Rintonne's Flame", Current Owner: Tomas o`Cuinn, Previous Owner: Black Sun
- ID#135374, "HMS Thunder Child", Current Owner: Vincent Corleone, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#136256, "57th Overlander", Current Owner: Eidola Pirates, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#138158, "Kinyen Freedom", Current Owner: Cait Catra, Previous Owner: Tar Alaks
- ID#138208, "Chain Lightning", Current Owner: Jay Ceveri, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#138654, "[XSS] Black Mistress", Current Owner: Xyre Weltmon, Previous Owner: Leigh Kellan & Alexander von Ismay
- ID#138896, "LDS Thorn of Roses", Current Owner: Lilith Delcroix, Previous Owner: Avance Coalition
- ID#140929, "Indefatigable", Current Owner: Ku`Bakai Roche, Previous Owner: Ashla Ta
- The Indefatigable served as a prospecting ship for Heirs of Ziost, while Ashla Ta and later Ku`Bakai Roche were members. It then served as the flagship of Trax Sector Vehicles. Currently it serves as Ku`Bakai Roche's personal flagship.
- ID#141721, "Elder Brother", Current Owner: Aves Sunfell, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#141722, "AL Warspite", Current Owner: Aurodium Legion, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#141761, "Armiteous", Current Owner: Frezt Raleigh, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#142628, "GCC Thunderer", Current Owner: Allaina Musava, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#142629, "GCC Conquerer", Current Owner: Allaina Musava, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#143443, "Pantokrator", Current Owner: Matheteis Eimi, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#144129, "[FDFS] The Seven Provinces ", Current Owner: Fitz Dantilles, Previous Owner: Harnil Mantell
- ID#144217, "LDS Bloodflower", Current Owner: Lilith Delcroix, Previous Owner: Karvainen Kummajainen
- ID#Unknown, "TWP Hegemony", Current Owner: Aries Omega, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#Unknown, "NRS-LC Mustakrakish", Current Owner: New Republic, Previous Owner: Unknown
- Part of the New Republic Navy since minimally Year 10.
- ID#Unknown, "Truth and Reconciliation", Current Owner: Aldebert Disra. Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#Unknown, "AGS Verd", Current Owner: Jaster Gav, Previous Owner: Hans Miller
- ID#Unknown,"Goodbye", Current Owner:Bartan DeWalt, Previous Owner: Unknown
- ID#Unknown,"Mafa's Ice Box", Current Owner:Ximaro Jix, Previous Owner: Unknown