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EveryStar Warsenthusiast knows the iconic contour of the Empire ’s main capital ship , theImperial Star Destroyer . One of the most significant ship in the story oftheStar Warsgalaxy , the Imperial - class Star Destroyer was the rachis of the Empire ’s colossal fleet , and was a terrifying sight for anyone who was n’t an Imperial . They ’re not just nerveless to bet at , however ; they are also incredibly important to ton ofStar Warsstories .
First appearing inA New Hope , the Imperial Star Destroyer is the second fomite ever see inStar Wars – and instantly communicates who the Empire is . magnanimous , enforce , brawny , and loom over the little , rag week - tagRebel Alliance . The Imperial Star Destroyer is important toStar Wars ’s iconography , and therefore appear all over theStar Warstimeline . Here are the most significant Imperial Star Destroyers in canon , explicate .
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10The Devastator
Darth Vader’s Flagship
The most iconic Imperial Star Destroyer in all ofStar Warsalso happens to be the first one that ’s ever view . TheDevastatoris Darth Vader ’s personal flagship , an Imperial I - class Star Destroyer , and thus plays a very significant purpose in the saga . First appear in the original trilogy , theDevastatorhas since appear in several modernStar Warsprojects as well , and it ’s as intimidate as ever .
The Original Star Destroyer
Sinceappearing over TatooineinA New Hope , theDevastatoralso appear in a minor role inThe Empire Strikes Back . In term of modern labor , it appear surprisingly and terrifyingly at Scarif inRogue One : A Star Wars Story . Most late , theDevastatorappeared in theObi - Wan Kenobiseries , where it chase the senior Jedi Master in its full halo , with Vader at the helm .
9Chimaera
Grand Admiral Thrawn’s Star Destroyer
Debuting in the 1991 bookHeir to the Empireby Timothy Zahn , theChimaeraisGrand Admiral Thrawn ’s personal Star Destroyer . dish out as the Chiss Grand Admiral ’s tactical headquarters , art gallery , and mobile operations fundament , theChimaerais the only Star Destroyer to be intentionally tailor-make . Thrawn earned the ship upon becoming commodore , and had the conventionalize effigy of a chimaera paint on its bottom .
The Chimaera is the only Star Destroyer to be intentionally customized .
The Star Destroyer On Peridea
As Thrawn made his triumphant return inAhsoka , so did theChimaeraon Peridea . Emerging from behind the shrine , this Imperial I - class Star Destroyer in truth felt Brobdingnagian as it hover overhead . The ship also appear inStar Wars Rebels , where it was express away from Lothal by thepurrgil hyperspace whales , damage it in the process . This is why theChimaerahad to be repaired with golden metal on Peridea , piss it even more customized than before .
8Sovereign
Tarkin’s First Star Destroyer
Grand Moff Tarkin was one of the most muscular people in the entire Empire , and theSovereignwas his flagship for a heavy span of geezerhood during his tenure . While it was Tarkin ’s for a significant portion of its existence , it was also assigned to a few other Imperials . During the other Imperial Era , theSovereignnotably served at Fondor and Mon Cala , stamping out likely electric discharge of rebellion .
The Rebels Season 1 Finale
Most notably , theSovereignappears in theStar Wars Rebelsseason 1 finale , and is where most of that installment takes spot . Jedi Kanan Jarrusis imprisoned there after finally being charm by the Grand Inquisitor , and the residuum of theGhostcrew have to get deliver him . Onboard the Imperial I - class Star Destroyer , Kanan and his prentice , Ezra Bridger , duel the Grand Inquisitor , and he fall to his death as the vessel is damaged , burst forth over Mustafar .
7Executrix
Tarkin’s Second Star Destroyer
After theSovereign , Grand Moff Tarkin move on to theExecutrix . Also an Imperial I - course Star Destroyer , theExecutrixhas an implausibly cool name , but had a little bit of controversy around it when it first appear inRogue One ’s laggard . Some viewers complain that it was too white , when in reality , Star Destroyers have always been this white ; it ’s just the specific lighting of theExecutrix .
Witnessing The Death Star’s Completion
Appearing inRogue Oneand its related materials , theExecutrixiconically emerge from the shadow of the Death Star ’s superlaser as it ’s being installed – with director Gareth Edwards using the Star Destroyer to depict the scale of the Death Star . From its bridge , Tarkin is able-bodied to see the battle station ’s final construction . During the Death Star ’s completion , Director Krennic comes aboard theExecutrixfor Tarkin ’s iconic first scene inRogue One .
6Dauntless
The Jedha City Star Destroyer
One of the most stunning visuals , again inRogue One , is the Imperial I - social class Star Destroyer hang over Jedha City . Under military control , the religious pilgrim’s journey - site city has a Star Destroyer park now overhead , which is where lots of the city ’s kyber crystal are being take . The Star Destroyer looming over the ancient city is theDauntless .
The Dauntless represents everything the Empire is : a gigantic , expert , oppressive monolith , float directly above and always watching .
The Empire’s Might Visually Represented
TheDauntlesshanging in the airwave over Jedha City represents everything the Empire is so well : a gigantic , technical , tyrannous monolith , float direct above and always watch . That ’s why the saddest part is when theDauntlessleaves the city , and it ’s only so the Death Star can can on it , destroying the incredibly significant ethnic land site . While much is not known about theDauntless , its image will never be draw a blank .
5Avenger
The Asteroid Field Star Destroyer
One of the bestStar Warsmovies for Star Destroyers isThe Empire Strikes Back . In that film , the Star Destroyers are mostly just in pursuit oftheMillennium Falconfrom Hoth to Bespin . During this clock time , theFalcongoes into an asteroid field in an incredibly celebrated sequence , where it is initially followed by a Star Destroyer , theAvenger . TheAvengeris pretty much the primary Star Destroyer in the movie .
The Empire Strikes Back’s Main Enemy
While it chases theMillennium Falcon , theAvengeris also creditworthy for several other iconic things inThe Empire Strikes Back . It is the Imperial II - course Star Destroyer that launch the investigation droids in the hatchway prospect of the movie , lead to the Battle of Hoth . TheAvengeris also the Star Destroyer that theFalconhides on the back of while it releases its garbage , leading to its sneaky escape valve .
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4Relentless
Konstantine’s Star Destroyer
One of the first Star Destroyers seen inStar Wars Rebels , theRelentlesswas an Imperial I - class vas that was the flagship of Admiral Kassius Konstantine . This recur villain in the series was an Imperial assigned tothe planet Lothalduring the event of the series , as Reb activity commence there . TheRelentlessis the main Star Destroyer associated with the planet Lothal , and was used by many villain .
Lothal’s Imperial Presence
TheRelentlesswas used at several points in combating the Spectres , theGhostcrew of Lothal . It was requisitioned by the Grand Inquisitor during Empire Day to combat the Spectres , and would go on to be used by the Inquisitor more time . TheRelentlesswould also be a part of the blockade of Lothal , and even later the Battle of Atollon , a immense engagement between the early Rebellion and the Empire .
3Tyrant
The Battle Of Hoth Star Destroyer
Arriving betimes on at the Battle of Hoth , theTyrantwas an Imperial II - category Star Destroyer that was part of Darth Vader ’s ' end Squadron' . Tyrantblockaded the major planet to trap the Rebel Alliance on the surface , and is an iconic simulacrum from the picture show . The watercraft was commanded by Captain Lennox , who splendidly says " Good . Our first stop of the day . "
Disabled By The Ion Cannon
During the Rebel Alliance ’s daring escape from Hoth , the mammoth ion carom on the surface of the gelid world shot blasts into the sky to invalid the Star Destroyers . TheTyrantprepared to intercept the first group of Rebel ships , but it was struck by an ion flack . This handicap theTyrant , and allowed it to be passed by the Rebels as they escaped the system . Later inThe Empire Strikes Back , theTyrantalmost collided with theAvengerand another Star Destroyer foretell theStalker .
2Tarkin’s Will
Tarkin’s Apprentice’s Ship
In the comic issueStar Wars(2020 ) # 1 by Charles Soule and Jesús Saiz , we were insert to one of the most unparalleled Star Destroyers in all ofStar Wars . Formerly known as theFortitude , theTarkin ’s Willwas captain by Imperial CommanderEllian Zahra – the prentice of Grand Moff Tarkin . Zahra was not to begin with in dictation ofTarkin ’s Will , but took the vas as her flagship after the Battle of Yavin .
Damaged By The Death Star
TheFortitudewas present at the Battle of Yavin , witnessing the attack from a distance . The post was destroyed by the Rebels , however , launching flames and shrapnel in its charge , scarring the craft . This is whyZahra chose to rename theFortitude"Tarkin ’s Will " , to abide by her superior who diedin the same battle that the ship was damage in . The ship was never repaired , and was eventually destruct by a squad led byPoe Dameron ’s father , after it had quest after the Rebel Alliance for month .
1Inflictor
The Jakku Star Destroyer
The only real Imperial Star Destroyer shown outside the original trilogy geological era is seen go down into the sands of Jakku . In the opening act ofStar Wars : The Force Awakens , Rey speeds through a ship graveyard , where she passes the iconic paradigm of a crashed Star Destroyer . This vessel , theInflictor , was a Star Destroyer that participate in the historicBattle of Jakkubefore crash to the surface in frustration .
Ciena Ree’s Capital Ship
During the Battle of Jakku , theInflictorwas captained by Ciena Ree , an Imperial from the planet Jelucan . One of the two main characters from the incredible bookLost Starsby Claudia Gray , Ciena is a die - punishing Imperial who lasts until the final conflict of the Galactic Civil War . TheInflictoris shot down byNew Republicforces , as Ree is dragged off of the ship by her lover in the Rebel Alliance , Thane Kyrell . The heart - lumber tale of thisStar WarsStar Destroyer is chronicle inLost Stars .
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