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The M12-L Kimogila heavy starfighter, also referred to as Kimogila Heavy Fighter or Kimogila, was a heavy starfighter manufactured by MandalMotors by commission from the Hutt kajidics. The Kimogila was heavily armed and armored, making it a versatile and expensive long-range fighter. Though designed for the Hutts, the Kimogila became a favored ship for mercenaries, bounty hunters, and pirates.
Description
The M12-L Kimogila heavy starfighter,[1] also known as Kimogila Heavy Fighter[2] or simply Kimogila, was designed and produced by MandalMotors under a contract from the Hutts, and made to their specific requirements. It was created to serve as a long-range, multipurpose ship that could act as both a patrol ship and a space superiority fighter. It was larger than any other model of heavy starfighter and packed a punch being armed with three heavy laser cannons and ordnance launcher that could fire either proton torpedoes or concussion missiles. The weapons combined with its heavily armored hull and strong shields made the Kimogila a match for nearly any other starfighter in the galaxy. It could also stand up to a beating from larger vessels while delivering a large ordnance load against any foe.[1]
History
A group of mercenary pilots called the J'kari Thunderers flew a squadron of Kimogilas during the Galactic Civil War. An Imperial Moff hired them to help destroy the Rebel Alliance threat in sector. In reality, the Moff was holding several of the pilots' families in hostage under the guise of being in "protective custody."
Word reached the Alliance to Restore the Republic that the mercenaries were being coerced and a team was sent in to rescue their families. The successful liberation of their families convinced the Thunderers to join the Rebel Alliance.[1]
In 3 ABY, Kimogila heavy starfighters were among the Hutt fleet that attempted to capture the Lambda-class T-4a shuttle ST-718 before it could deliver the carbonite-frozen Han Solo to Darth Vader's Star Dreadnought Executor.[3]
Behind the scenes
The M12-L Kimogila heavy fighter first appeared in the now-Legends Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed expansion of the long-running MMORPG Star Wars Galaxies.[4]
The Kimogila made its canon debut in the 2020 Starships and Speeders sourcebook, which provided details and specifications on the ship. It also included an adventure seed for use with the Star Wars Roleplaying series. This article assumes the scenario plays out as described.[1]
Appearances
- Darth Vader (2020) 16 (First appearance)
- Darth Vader (2020) 17
- Crimson Reign 1
Sources
- Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition — Hotshots and Aces Reinforcements Pack Card: Nom Lumb — JumpMaster 5000 (First pictured)
- Starships and Speeders (First identified as Kimogila and M12-L Kimogila heavy starfighter)
- Star Wars: Unlimited — Jump to Lightspeed Card: Kimogila Heavy Fighter (backup link) (First identified as Kimogila Heavy Fighter)