***Civilization 2000 - Unit Descriptions II - Copyright (c) MicroProse Software, Inc.  Version STARWARS created by Paul Caldwell 1996***
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TIE Defender
The TIE Defender is the new leader in Starfighter power.  Equipped with years of Imperial Starfighter design, the TIE Defender is a very powerful ship capable of singlehandedly performing fleet attack maneuvers.

TIE Interceptor
The TIE Interceptor used to be the most powerful imperial fighter before the emergence of the TIE Defender.  Even today, it is a powerful starfighter taking place in many fleet maneuvers.

Calamari Cruiser
The Calamari Cruiser is the most powerful capital starship in the fleets of the Rebel Alliance.  Although her attack power is slightly less than the Star Destroyer, the Calamari Cruiser is cheaper to produce.  Like the Star Destroyer, it can also carry eight starfighter squadrons or up to two ground units.

Transport
The troop transport ship, which in peacetime serves as a cargo or passenger vessel, is the principle means used by modern powers to move large quantities of military equipment and personnel over long distances. Because transports lack offensive weaponry, they require armed vessels as escorts during times of war. A properly escorted transport can move large military forces to a new area quickly to act as reinforcements or as an attacking force.

Skyhopper
The Skyhopper is the most inexpensive transport vehicle.  Although only capable of limited hyperspacial travel, the Skyhopper is good for short hops between different planets.  It is also very cheap to produce.

Troopers
The Troopers are the most common military unit in the Alliance.  Although weaker than the Stormtrooper, the Trooper is much cheaper to produce and are essential in maintaining martial law in rebellious areas of the Empire.

Blaster Cannon
Because of the relative expensiveness of the Turbo Laser, the Blaster Cannon is the frugal equivalent.  Still very powerful defensively, it is significantly cheaper and thus more cost effective.

Dark Trooper
The Dark Trooper is the elite force of the Imperial Army.  Although artificial in origin, the Dark Trooper is still very powerful.  Its thick armor is almost immune to the effects of a laser blast.  They are also powerful attackers.  Even after their blaster weapons are destroyed or disabled, they will still fight to the end with the metal fists until they are compeltely immobilized.

Gamorreans
The Gamorreans are the main defensive forces of the extremely primitive nations of the galaxy.  They are not used at all by the Rebellion or the Empire because they are so easily destroyed.

Laser Defense
These are the most simple defensive units for planetary bodies.  They are just mounted blaster cannons and are not very powerful, but great for planets which are in the far reaches of space, far from any attack.

Rebels
Rebels are the dissidents of the Empire.  Years of harsh rule has splintered the once mighty Galactic Empire into many small nations.  The most powerful is the Rebel Alliance bound to the ideals of the Old Republic.  They have waged a successful war against the Empire against overwhelming odds.  However, the Empire, although in a state of decay, is still almost infinitely more powerful than the Alliance with much more resources at its disposal.

Engineers
When planets grew to a size where the resources were insufficient to adequately insure a decent standard of living for the populace, adventurous groups of citizens set out on their own in search of a place to establish a new settlement. Once a suitable site was found, the settlers would build their new homes, and develop the land surrounding the settlement. Eventually, the whole process repeated, and the new city would send out settlers of its own. This process allowed civilizations to grow throughout history, from the empires of the ancient world to the discovery and settlement of the New World.

Sith Lord
Sith Lord are powerful fighters consumed by the Dark Side of the Force.  The premier servants of the Emperor himself, Sith Lords are perhaps the singlemost powerful fighting man in the galaxy.  Capable of performing almost God-like feats, these warriors have performed many wishes of the Empire.  The only Sith Lord today is Lord Darth Vader, the father of the only Jedi Knight so far, Luke Skywalker.



