The Vindictive was a Victory class Star Destroyer, and while not as massive as the Imperial class, or its' much larger cousin the IS2D, it was still an impressive sight. But it was a much older design, and had been in service equally as long. As often is the case with any machine of war, it was subject to wear. The daily grind of battle, quick patches, refits and damage had finally worn her down and the venerable Destroyer had given in. With a stunning display of pyrotechnics that claimed the lives of at least fifty crew members, the hyperdrive system relays had ruptured. The successive explosions had blown the safeties and both internal deck plates and external armor alike. Listing slightly, the ship was undergoing emergency repairs and upgrades. The hangar door was jammed shut, and most