Leviathan

The Leviathan is best known for two major attributes: 1) Its size. It's arguably one of the largest FTL-capable ships in existence. 2) It is actually unable to land on planets due to its size. This makes having a dropship, such as a Skytruck a requirement for any serious shipping to be done.

Its shields and size - almost comparable to mammoth warships like the famous Sivadian battlecarrier HMS Indefatigable - make it desirable as a long-haul transport, able to support weapons mounts large enough to deter all but the most determined pirates. However, its size also requires a substantial crew, it is notoriously slow and unwieldy, and the predations of long hauls include more than just pirate attacks from without. Famous Leviathan ships include the ISS Orphic. More notorious is the former Ikeopo Trading Corporation flagship SVD Hyperion, which was subject to a mutiny - its captain stole the vessel from its owner. After serving briefly as the base of operations for an ill-fated vroomhopper league, it was seized by creditors in 3005.

- Tanya's All Worlds Starship Database -- Leviathan Class Specifications Ship Type:    Civspec Super Heavy Freighter Ship Cost:    548,600 Credits - Ship Statistics --- Computer Rating          Mediocre       MKIII Microframe Sensor Rating            Mediocre       Series 3 Longscan Reliability              Mediocre       Level 3 Toolkit Maximum Speed            Poor           MkII Insystem Drive Acceleration             Terrible       MKI Primary Thrusters Maneuverability          Terrible       Type 1 Attitude Jets Ship Size                Superb         Leviathan Power Plant              Great          Type 6 Fusion Reactor - Ship Equipment Cargo Hold               Legendary      100K Transport Bay Armor                    Mediocre       3CM Hullsteel Deflector Shields        Mediocre       Mk3 Deflector Shields Docking Bay              Good           Cargo Loading Bay -