Republic Attack Cruiser

Description

The Republic's heavy hitter

In Revenge of the Sith, the opening battle above Coruscant is filled with these cruisers trading fire with Separatist warships. The animated series The Clone Wars made them even more familiar, using them to carry Jedi generals and clone troopers across the galaxy. Their dagger shape and twin command towers clearly anticipate the Imperial Star Destroyer, and in the story the Republic's fleet is indeed what the Empire later inherits once Palpatine seizes power.

Mini scale, no minifigures

At this scale, a minifigure would be taller than the ship, so none are included. The 84 pieces break down into 35 unique elements, which means a fair amount of repetition, particularly along the symmetrical sides of the hull. That keeps the build short and easy to follow. The finished cruiser is first and foremost a desk or shelf model, suited to anyone who likes recognisable capital ships without the space demands of a large display set.

Dark red on grey

Light bluish grey and dark bluish grey make up most of the parts list, with dark red and trans-light blue in smaller numbers. Dark red is not common in Star Wars sets, and it gives this model a colour signature that sets it apart from grey Imperial ships. For your own builds, dark red pieces are handy for roofs, brickwork or vehicle details, while the greys remain the most dependable parts in any collection.

Second-hand checks

Sets from 2009 are now mostly bought second-hand, often loose or without instructions. The parts list on this page lists all 35 elements with colour and quantity, so you can check a copy quickly and replace anything that has gone missing over the years. What can I build? compares your collection with other sets and shows which could be built right away and which are only a few pieces short, a useful way to put older parts back to work.

FAQ

Is the attack cruiser related to the Star Destroyer?

In the story, the Republic's fleet becomes the Empire's, and the cruiser's wedge shape clearly foreshadows the later Star Destroyer.

How many pieces does set 20007 have?

It has 84 pieces, including 35 unique elements, and no minifigures.

Which colours stand out?

Dark red and trans-light blue add contrast to a hull dominated by light and dark bluish grey.