.The Terminus was similar in appearance to the smaller Gage-class transport, but wielded far more firepower. Unlike the Empire's other ship designs, the destroyer was built for speed over firepower, although it still outgunned most Republic ships of similar size, employing multiple turbolaser cannons, laser turrets, ion cannon and concussion missile launchers. It had a crew complement of 520 and could transport up to 285 troopers.Like the Harrower-class dreadnought
, the Terminus also relied on a wedge-like symmetrical shape to minimize its forward profile while maximizing forward firepower. Coupled with the ship's powerful engines, the Terminus was the perfect design for interdiction and pursuit missions, its dual sensor towers allowed long-range tracking of enemy targets. The Terminus had heavy armor plating focused forward to support aggressive attack maneuvers, while its powerful maneuvering thrusters greatly enhanced combat agility.The Terminus hangars could accommodate 14 starfighters, 2 bombers and 3 shuttles.The service on a Terminus destroyer was often the first capital ship assignment for new naval officers and crewmen, giving them an opportunity to prove skills before transitioning to larger ship classes.