They were used as luxury yachts and as warships for the Rebels, freebooters, the Corporate Sector Authority, and pirates.
It was designed for a group of people who wanted a starship, but could not afford a capital ship.ĭue to their sturdy construction, these ships stayed in use for a long time and were transferred to many different owners. It was extremely sturdy, and could take severe punishment and still get to its destination. The Citadel-class shared some design features with the BTL Y-wing starfighter, which was considered a sister ship. The ILH-KK Citadel-class civilian cruiser was a popular armed transport built by Corellia StarDrive during the final years of the Galactic Republic.