The Defender-class light corvette was produced by the Rendili Vehicle Corporation

Rendili Vehicle Corporation Organization Manufacturers

for the Jedi Order

Jedi Order Organization Galaxy-Wide Organizations

after the end of the Great Galactic War

Great Galactic War Event Great Galactic War (3681BBY - 3653BBY)

between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Manufactured on Corellia

Corellia Planet

, the Defender-class light corvette was modeled after a similar consumer corvette that was inspired by the Republic Military's Thranta-class corvette

Thranta-class Corvette Starship Starship Models

, but the Defender-class was modified specifically for use by Jedi as a mobile operations base and a capable starfighter in its own right. The corvette could be flown by a single pilot, and it was equipped with heavy shielding, two sets of dual laser cannons, and missiles. The ship's interior was laid out over two decks, and a secure holoterminal, transceiver, multiple conference rooms, and a medbay were among the vessel's numerous amenities. The Defender-class saw use by the Jedi throughout the Cold War

The Cold War Event Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)

and the Galactic War with the Republic, and several of the Order's greatest heroes flew Defender-class corvettes on their adventures across the galaxy.
Measuring seventy-nine meters wide and ninety-four meters long, the Defender-class was twenty-nine meters tall when resting on its four landing gear. The frontal hull of the corvette was curved at an angle that deflected enemy laser fire easily, and two sets of twin laser cannons were situated at either end of the bow, while the corvette's bridge was located in the center between the ship's main running lights. The main body of the ship was roughly in the shape of a triangular figure-eight, with the rear of the ship sporting two access hatches on either side and the corvette's twin thrusters situated at the end of the vessel. The access hatches were situated on either side of the main conference room, with the sensor array and communications dish located on the exterior of the vessel above the conference room. The primary boarding ramp was located in the center of the corvette's lower hull and opened out beneath the ship's bridge. The Defender-class corvette was equipped with high-powered deflector shields for defense, while the ship's missile launchers allowed it to take on enemy vessels of far greater size and strength.