Halcyon

For other uses, see Halcyon.

Halcyon

Production information

Technical specifications

Length

278 meters^[5]

Megalight per hour

75 mglt^[6]

Engine unit(s)

13x^[4] MakerTek GW-L44 ion turbine sublight engines^[5]
5x MakerTek RDA-12 repulsorlift drive adaptors^[5]

Hyperdrive rating

Class 5^[6]

Hyperdrive system

2x Corellian Engineering Corporation JP-GA17d(PH1) (FT2) Fusion hyperdrive generators^[5]

Shielding

Equipped^[2]

Armament

12 Turbolasers^[5]^[2] cannons (foward-mounted)^[7]

Docking bays

Hangar^[8]^[9]

Crew

102

Passengers

Between 100 and 500^[10]

Communication systems

Comms Tower^[9]

Other systems

Autopilot^[11]

Usage

Role(s)

Passenger liner^[12]

Commissioned

241 BBY^[13]

Present for battles/events

Affiliation

Navy

Imperial Navy^[16]

Fleet

Chandrila Star Line fleet^[2]

Owner(s)

An Anzellan family^[15]

Commander(s)

Crewmembers

"The Halcyon starcruiser is the jewel of the Chandrila Star Line. Onboard the 100-cabin Corellian MPO-1400 model starcruiser, you'll voyage to the far reaches of the galaxy in legendary comfort and style. Recently refurbished and reoutfitted, the starcruiser combines modern conveniences with the romance of the age of exploration."

―Chandrila Star Line^[2]

The Halcyon was a Corellian passenger MPO-1400 Purgill-class star cruiser operated by Chandrila Star Line.

Characteristics

A cross-section view of the bow of the Halcyon. — A cross-section view of the bow of the *Halcyon*.

The Halcyon was a passenger liner owned by Chandrila Star Line.^[2]^[5] Being an MPO-1400 model,^[2]^[20] manufactured by the Corellian Engineering Corporation, and belonging to the family of Purrgil-class starcruisers, the Halcyon was distinguished as the "jewel" of the cruise liner company.^[2]

The Halcyon was propelled by an array of 13 engine units, whilst also possessing a ventral hanger bay, similar to that of the infamous line of Star Destroyers of the Galactic Empire.^[8] The vessel possessed a pair of docking rings, along the port and starboard sides of its spine, in addition to two of both sides of its bow, which were designated for Launch Pod Docks. The docks onboard, equipped with airlocks, would accept the passengers of the multiple Launch Pods from a planet-bound terminal, as they rendezvous with the Star Cruiser.^[2] Another set of docks, referred to as Transport Docks, were designated for transport shuttles docking with the starship. During 34 ABY, transport shuttles belonging to the Batuu Transport Company would service the passengers aboard the Halcyon, by taking individuals to the Batuu hub of Black Spire Outpost during denoted excursion periods.^[21]

History

The romantic age of exploration

The ventral surface of the Halcyon starcruiser — The ventral surface of the *Halcyon* starcruiser

The ship was commissioned in 241 BBY.^[13] Its construction was overseen by Shug Drabor^[12] at the Santhe Shipyards in Coronet City on Corellia^[1], who incorporated his favorite number into the ship's unique design, featuring 13 decks and 13 sublight engines^[22]. The vessel underwent its maiden voyage to Batuu.^[20] Within its tenth year of operation, the ship was rescued from Nihil pirates by Nib Assek and her Padawan Burry. The ship's Lightsaber Training Pod was built in their honor.^[12]

In 230 BBY,^[23] the Halcyon assisted in towing Starlight Beacon through hyperspace to help in the Dalnan evacuation.^[4]

Clone Wars

During the Clone Wars, the ship was the site of a skirmish between Republic and Separatist agents. Jedi General Anakin Skywalker engaged in a lightsaber duel against Dark Acolyte Asajj Ventress.^[12]

Imperial Era

Following its formation, the Galactic Empire seized control of the ship, stripped the interior of much of its opulence, and used it as a retreat for Imperial officers.^[16]

New Republic Era

During the age of the New Republic, the Halcyon was restored to its original design.^[16]

A neo-Imperial crisis

aboard the Halcyon — First Order stormtroopers aboard the *Halcyon*

By the time of the Battle of Batuu, the ship was commanded by Captain Riyola Keevan, and a note posted in Oga's Cantina in Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu advertising a mechanic position on board the starship directed all applicants to contact Keevan. The job listing stated that applicants would need experience working on MPO-1400s and that the ability to speak Shyriiwook would be beneficial.^[18]

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Layout

Deck 1: Hangar Bay, Engine Systems Access, Carbon-freezing Chamber^[9]
Deck 2: Escape Pods, Trash Compactors, Creature Holding Bays^[9]
Deck 3: Lower Airlock, Droid Maintenance, Crew Offices^[9]
Deck 4: TBA
- Deck 4F: Passenger Cabins^[5]^[9]
- Deck 4A: Crown of Corellia Dining Room, Engineering Room, Cargo Hold, Lightsaber Training Pod, Climate Simulator, Transport Dock^[5]^[9]
Deck 5: Passenger Cabins^[5]^[9]
Deck 6: Atrium, Sublight Lounge, Bridge, The Chandrila Collection, Launch Pod Dock, Service Desk^[5]^[9]
Deck 7: Passenger Cabins^[5]^[9]
Deck 8: Atrium Mezzanine, Crew Quarters, Airlock Turbolifts, Loader Cargo Bays, Weapon Systems^[9]
Deck 9: Upper Airlock, Crew Turbolifts, Service Access^[9]
Deck 10-13: Comms Deck, Equipment Access, Navigation Deck^[9]

Behind the scenes

The Halcyon was the setting of the immersive Disney hotel Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at the Walt Disney World Resort. It was first revealed at D23 Expo 2019.^[8] It was designed by Christian Alzmann.^[24] Decks 4-7 were available to guests. The starcruiser first appeared in the 2022 junior novel The High Republic: Mission to Disaster, written by Justina Ireland.^[4]