Built as a more powerful successor to the dangerous Golan II, the Golan III Space Defense NovaGun is larger and arguably better armed than an Imperial-class Star Destroyer. Just as the Golan II had stronger shields and a sturdier hull than the Golan I, the Golan III has shields at least 25% stronger than a Golan II and a similar increase in hull durability. They are armed with 50 turbolaser batteries, 24 proton torpedo launchers, and 15 tractor beam projectors, and have a hangar capable of holding at least 12 starfighters.