ISD Tyrant

Tyrant was an infamous Imperial-class Star Destroyer of the Imperial Navy. She is known for her reputation as the most battle-hardened Star Destroyer in the Imperial fleet, actively engaged in more battles and skirmishes than any other Star Destroyer.

Assigned to Darth Vader's Death Squadron, it was commanded by the capable Captain Lennox, with Lieutenant Cabbel serving as executive officer. During the Battle of Hoth, Tyrant attempted to intercept the first Rebel transports to flee from Hoth, but was disabled by several shots from the Rebel's planetary ion cannon.

Although temporarily disabled, the Tyrant would be fully operational in time to assist in the pursuit of the Millennium Falcon through the asteroid field. It suffered light damage due to asteroid impacts, but would gain the reputation as to having none of its fighter craft destroyed in the pursuit.

Its most famous squadron, by far, was Shadow Squadron, led by then Lieutenant Commander Danik Kreldin. The TIE fighters of Shadow Squadron sweeped the asteroid field in search of the Millennium Falcon, but would come up with nothing.

The Tyrant would go on to serve with Death Squadron for the next year, participating in events such as the destruction of Xizor's skyhook and the infamous Battle of Bajic.

The Tyrant fought with the rest of Death Squadron at the Battle of Endor, where she survived light damage before retreating with the rest of the Imperial fleet after the destruction of the Death Star. Lennox, however, was known for his steadfast loyalty and dedication, and his hatred of the political maneuvering common in Imperial officers. So when the Interim Ruling Council recalled the Imperial fleet to Imperial Center admist the ongoing Imperial Civil War, Lennox and the Tyrant answered the call.

She and her crew would fight with distinction at the Battle of Coruscant, taking down two cruisers single-handedely before being forced to retreat due to heavy damage. The Tyrant limped along the Tarkin Corridor, leaking fuel, until she arrived at O'paal and docked with OS Guardian for immediate repairs. As Imperial Center fell, the Interim Ruling Council took base on far-away Dreven, and that's where Warlord Tagger assembled his infamous Emperor's Pride Fleet.

After completing repairs, Lennox ordered all hands to prepare for immediate deployment and, along with four other Star Destroyers from O'paal, took off for Dreven to join forces with Tagger and the rest of the Ruling Council. The Tyrant would fight alongside the rest of the Emperor's Pride Fleet during the Second Battle of Coruscant, but its failure put an end to the Fleet and to the end of the Empire's hopes for putting a quick end to the New Republic. Lennox, never one to back down, managed to save his warship from certain destruction over Coruscant and returned safely to Dreven.

For the next several years, the Tyrant would participate in several operations against the New Republic and Imperial warlord forces, including the titantic Battle of Etti IV. The rise of Bacharan Valak, however, and his coronation in 8 ABY, turned around the dwindling morale of the Tyrant's crew. The Tyrant was recalled to Selene under orders of Warlord Jarl Rellik and underwent significant modifications and overhauls at the Kuat Drive Yards-Sienar Fleet Systems space station. The crew received much needed R&R, and upon completion of the upgrades to the Tyrant, she was deployed under Rellik's command and participated in the Battle of Caspar.

Lennox's keen tactical mind kept the Tyrant from receiving any serious damage, despite going toe-to-toe with the Caspian Navy's finest warships, and was credited with destroying both the CMS Ward and the CMS Provost during the campaign. Afterwards, the Tyrant was kept at the frontlines during the Valak Campaign of 9 ABY, until the Third Battle of Coruscant, where, after receiving significant damage from Home One, was forced to pull back to Selene for major repairs. Lennox was also seriously wounded in the battle, and there were talks of scrapping the old warship. Danik Kreldin and other notables from the Tyrant were transferred, and the end seemed near for the Tyrant.

However, Lennox recovered, and with some backing from other high ranking Imperial officials, the Tyrant was saved from the scrap yards. She was, however, redeployed to the Outer Rim, regulated to patrolling trade routes and stopping smuggling in newly conquered Imperial territory. Lennox continued to refuse promotion, in order to retain command over the Tyrant.

The Tyrant was finally recalled from the Outer Rim during the Second Imperial Civil War, where she assisted in the Third Battle of Athaniss and the climatic Battle of Novar III. Afterwards, Lennox had a discussion with Danik Kreldin, now in the admiralty, to prevent the Tyrant from being forced back to the Outer Rim. Still holding a bond with the old warship, Kreldin agreed and pressured High Command to keep the Tyrant in the front lines. They agreed.

The Tyrant became an icon of the Imperial Navy, and the Republic made many attempts to destroy or render the vessel inoperable. All attempts failed. However, Lennox was nearing retirement age, but for better or for worse, the Third Imperial Civil War erupted and Lennox and the crew of the Tyrant were quick to oppose the White Coats, keeping Lennox in command. Throughout 12 ABY, the Tyrant would avoid the forces of Lorn Rhys and the New Republic, jumping from friendly port to friendly port, keeping the war going. Lennox failed to lend his support to the Neo-Imperial Movement, as it was destroyed on Etti IV before Lennox could make an attempt.

When all hope seemed lost, a portion of the crew attempted a mutiny against Lennox. It was put down, however, and soon after the Civil War ended with the overthrow of Malus and the rise of Darth Malign. With the war over, the Tyrant and the rest of the Loyalists returned to the Empire to rebuild and continue the Galactic Civil War.

The Tyrant received further repairs and upgrades at Selene and was deployed to the Imperial Fifth Fleet, where she remains today. Lennox is still in command, using his friendship with Grand Admiral Kreldin to maintain his position and hold back retirement. The Tyrant played a small role in the Imperial Blitzkrieg, primarily focusing on subjugating the Mid Rim in the southern quadrant.

Battles

 * Battle of Doniphon
 * Battle of Kestos Minor
 * Battle of Picutorion
 * Battle of Spuma
 * Battle of Telos IV
 * Battle of Kalaan
 * Second Battle of Ord Biniir
 * Battle of Solem
 * Second Battle of Yavin
 * Battle of Jabiim
 * Battle of Thyferra
 * Battle of Ralltiir
 * Battle of Derra IV
 * Battle of Hoth
 * Invasion of Bespin
 * Battle of Fondor
 * Battle of Prince Xizor's Skyhook
 * Battle of Kothlis
 * Second Battle of Bajic
 * Battle of Endor
 * Battle of Coruscant
 * Second Battle of Coruscant
 * Second Battle of Kessel
 * Battle of Sluis Van
 * Battle of Etti IV
 * Battle of Tatooine
 * Third Battle of Sullust
 * Battle of Pride-1
 * Second Battle of Pride-1
 * Battle of Caspar
 * Third Battle of Tatooine
 * Second Battle of Bespin
 * Battle of Gastus IV
 * Third Battle of Pride-1
 * Battle of Mon Calamari
 * Second Battle of Sluis Van
 * Third Battle of Coruscant
 * Third Battle of Athaniss
 * Battle of Novar III
 * Fourth Battle of Coruscant
 * Battle of Bothawui
 * Battle of Selene
 * Battle of O'paal
 * Battle of the Gate of Thrawn