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The '''New Class Modernization Program''' was a standardization project by the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]] [[Combined Defense Forces of the New Republic|Defense Force]]. The name also referred to [[Starship/Legends|starships]] developed as a part of the earlier [[Defender (ship-design program)]].

==History==
===Alliance origins===
The [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]] [[Alliance Fleet|fleet]] consisted of ships obtained in various ways. Unlike the [[Galactic Empire]], which contracted its standardized vessels, the cash and resource strapped Rebels received their ships from donations via various contributors, ships captured by numerous rebel groups, outright theft from shipyards, stolen from Imperial defectors, purchased under the black market or obtained in junkyards, others supplied by Rebel sympathizers whom had ships of their own. Nevertheless, the maintenance and logistical issues brought on by the wide variety of vessels and ship types from various eras and manufacturers and ships not initially build for combat put tremendous strain on the fleet's already scarce resources. In addition, as the Rebel Alliance military structure matured, it became increasingly difficult to train, rotate and promote crews and officers across the multitude of ship types. As the Rebel Alliance transitioned into the New Republic, the need for an organized military, rather than a ragtag force was clear, thus they began to commission a standardized navy.

===Initial phase===
[[File:NebulaClassSD-EGTW.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[Nebula-class Star Destroyer|''Nebula''-class Star Destroyer]] was the largest, most powerful warship design in the New Class Modernization Program.]]

The initial goal of the New Republic's New Class program was to design and build starships that increased the degree of standardization across internal features (like command consoles) and external features (like hull panels). The products of this early phase of the plan included vessels that were essentially upgrades to existing, but common, vessels. These included the [[Corona-class frigate|''Corona''-class frigate]], [[Belarus-class medium cruiser|''Belarus''-class medium cruiser]], and the [[Republic-class Star Destroyer|''Republic''-class Star Destroyer]]. Another vessel that incorporated a high degree of standardization was the [[MC90 Star Cruiser]], which was the first [[Mon Calamari/Legends|Mon Calamari]] built warship for the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]] that was built to a standard design. The project also developed two reconnaissance vessels, yielding the [[Droid/Legends|droid]]-controlled [[Ferret-class reconnaissance vessel|''Ferret''-class]] and the larger, crewed [[Prowler-class reconnaissance vessel|''Prowler''-class]]. As these ships were deployed, the New Republic phased out aging starships, particularly those that were converted from commercial or civilian service. Designs of the New Class were based on [[Bevel Lemelisk]]'s analysis of the captured [[Worldcraft]].

===Modernizing a navy===
[[File:Endurance_class_EGTW.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The [[Endurance-class fleet carrier|''Endurance''-class fleet carrier]] was the centerpiece of the New Republic's emphasis on starfighters as the primary means of power projection.]]

The first truly New Class vessel type was the [[Sacheen-class light escort|''Sacheen''-class light escort]]. After finding success with the ''Sacheen''-class, the [[Republic Engineering Corporation]], who spearheaded the engineering side of the program, chose to use the same engine, systems, keel and hull to build the [[Hajen-class fleet tender|''Hajen''-class fleet tender]]. The practice of using a base design to build multiple ship types became the standard practice for the New Class program. The final format of the program used four base designs at the keel lengths of 190 meters, 375 meters, 700 meters and 1040 meters, with two ship types, named for the first of each type, for each base design.

The [[New Republic Fifth Fleet|Fifth Battle Group]] was the first battle group to be comprised entirely of New Class vessels. Under the command of [[General/Legends|General]] [[Etahn A'baht]], the Fifth Battle Group demonstrated the power and flexibility of the New Class during the New Republic's [[Black Fleet Crisis|battles]] with the [[Yevetha]].

The New Class Modernization Program was completed approximately by [[20 ABY/Legends|20 ABY]].

==Ship types==
{|
| '''Type'''
| '''Role'''
| '''Keel Length'''
|-
| [[Agave-class picket ship|''Agave''-class]]
| Picket
| 190m
|-
| [[Warrior-class gunship|''Warrior''-class]]
| Gunship
| 190m
|-
| [[Sacheen-class light escort|''Sacheen''-class]]
| Light Escort
| 375m
|-
| [[Hajen-class fleet tender|''Hajen''-class]]
| Fleet Tender
| 375m
|-
| [[Majestic-class heavy cruiser|''Majestic''-class]]
| Heavy Cruiser
| 700m
|-
| [[Defender-class assault carrier|''Defender''-class]]
| Assault Carrier
| 700m
|-
| [[Nebula-class Star Destroyer|''Nebula''-class]]
| Star Destroyer
| 1040m
|-
| [[Endurance-class fleet carrier|''Endurance''-class]]
|Fleet Carrier
|1040m
|}

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==Appearances==
*''[[Before the Storm]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Shield of Lies]]''
*''[[Tyrant's Test]]''

==Sources==
*''[[Cracken's Threat Dossier]]''
*''[[Starships of the Galaxy]]''
*[[The Essential Chronology (real-world book)|''The Essential Chronology'']]
*''[[The New Essential Chronology]]''
*[[Starships of the Galaxy (Saga Edition)|''Starships of the Galaxy'', Saga Edition]]
*''[[The Essential Guide to Warfare]]''

==External links==
*[http://www.sff.net/people/K-Mac/black.htm#fifth Black Fleet Crisis FAQ by Michael P. Kube-McDowell]

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