- "The Halcyon starcruiser is the jewel of the Chandrila Star Line. Onboard the 100-cabin Corellian MPO-1400 model starcruiser, you'll voyage to the far reaches of the galaxy in legendary comfort and style. Recently refurbished and reoutfitted, the starcruiser combines modern conveniences with the romance of the age of exploration."
- ―Chandrila Star Line
The Halcyon was a Corellian passenger MPO-1400 Purgill-class star cruiser operated by Chandrila Star Line.
Characteristics[]
The Halcyon was a passenger liner owned by Chandrila Star Line.[2][6] Being an MPO-1400 model,[2][19] manufactured by the Corellian Engineering Corporation, and belonging to the family of Purrgil-class starcruisers, the Halcyon was distinguished as the "jewel" of the cruise liner company.[2]
The Halcyon was propelled by an array of 13 engine units, whilst also possessing a ventral hanger bay, similar to that of the infamous line of Star Destroyers of the Galactic Empire.[8] The vessel possessed a pair of docking rings, along the port and starboard sides of its spine, in addition to two of both sides of its bow, which were designated for Launch Pod Docks. The docks onboard, equipped with airlocks, would accept the passengers of the multiple Launch Pods from a planet-bound terminal, as they rendezvous with the Star Cruiser.[2] Another set of docks, referred to as Transport Docks, were designated for transport shuttles docking with the starship. During 34 ABY, transport shuttles belonging to the Batuu Transport Company would service the passengers aboard the Halcyon, by taking individuals to the Batuu hub of Black Spire Outpost during denoted excursion periods.[20]
History[]
The romantic age of exploration[]
The ship was constructed 275 years before the 34 ABY. Its construction was overseen by Shug Drabor[12] at the Santhe Shipyards in Coronet City on Corellia.[1] The vessel underwent its maiden voyage to Batuu.[19] Within its tenth year of operation, the ship was rescued from Nihil pirates by Nib Assek and her Padawan Burry. The ship's Lightsaber Training Pod was built in their honor.[12]
In 230 BBY,[21] the Halcyon assisted in towing Starlight Beacon through hyperspace to help in the Dalnan evacuation.[4]
Clone Wars[]
During the Clone Wars, the ship was the site of a skirmish between Republic and Separatist agents. Jedi General Anakin Skywalker engaged in a lightsaber duel against Dark Acolyte Asajj Ventress.[12]
Imperial Era[]
Following its formation, the Galactic Empire seized control of the ship, stripped the interior of much of its opulence, and used it as a retreat for Imperial officers.[16]
New Republic Era[]
During the age of the New Republic, the Halcyon was restored to its original design.[16]
A neo-Imperial crisis[]
By the time of the Battle of Batuu, the ship was commanded by Captain Riyola Keevan, and a note posted in Oga's Cantina in Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu advertising a mechanic position on board the starship directed all applicants to contact Keevan. The job listing stated that applicants would need experience working on MPO-1400s and that the ability to speak Shyriiwook would be beneficial.[18]
Layout[]
- Deck 1: Hangar Bay, Engine Systems Access, Carbon-freezing Chamber[9]
- Deck 2: Escape Pods, Trash Compactors, Creature Holding Bays[9]
- Deck 3: Lower Airlock, Droid Maintenance, Crew Offices[9]
- Deck 4: TBA
- Deck 5: Passenger Cabins[6][9]
- Deck 6: Atrium, Lounge, Bridge, The Chandrila Collection, Launch Pod Dock, Service Desk[6][9]
- Deck 7: Passenger Cabins[6][9]
- Deck 8: Atrium Mezzanine, Crew Quarters, Airlock Turbolifts, Loader Cargo Bays, Weapon Systems[9]
- Deck 9: Upper Airlock, Crew Turbolifts, Service Access[9]
- Deck 10-13: Comms Deck, Equipment Access, Navigation Deck[9]
Behind the scenes[]
The Halcyon is the setting of the immersive Disney hotel Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at the Walt Disney World Resort. It was first revealed at D23 Expo 2019.[5] It was designed by Christian Alzmann.[22] The starcruiser first appeared in the 2022 junior novel The High Republic: Mission to Disaster, written by Justina Ireland.[4]
Appearances[]
- The High Republic: Mission to Disaster (and audiobook) (First appearance)
- The High Republic: Midnight Horizon (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
- The High Republic: The Battle for Starlight
- The High Republic (2021) 12 (In flashback(s))
- The Princess and the Scoundrel (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge — BSO 401.72 (First mentioned, simultaneous with Oga's Cantina)
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge — Oga's Cantina (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge – Last Call (Mentioned only)
- Halcyon Legacy 1
- Halcyon Legacy 2
- Halcyon Legacy 3
- Halcyon Legacy 4
- Halcyon Legacy 5
- Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
Non-canon sources[]
- LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation | Official Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 5 Things We Love About the LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation Trailer on StarWars.com (backup link)
- LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation: A Vacation Adventure Clip on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- 20 Easter Eggs from LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "After Endor" — Star Wars Insider 222
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Reviewed on TheForce.net (archived from the original on February 26, 2022)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser - Overview on Disney.go.com (backup link)
- ↑ Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) on Twitter (backup link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 The High Republic: Mission to Disaster
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Reveals New Magic at D23 Expo 2019 on D23.com (backup link)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Star Wars: Datapad (Galactic Starcruiser)
- ↑ Walt Disney World Behind The Scenes: Disney Imagineers Talk Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser on the Disney Parks YouTube channel (Walt Disney World backup link)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "D23 Expo 2019 - Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Panel"
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 4K Walking Tour of the Halcyon Ship on the Attractions Magazine YouTube channel (backup link)
- ↑ 31 Things We Learned in an Exclusive Preview of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (Fact 12)
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – Early Look With Walt Disney Imagineering on the Disney Parks YouTube channel (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 Halcyon Legacy 1
- ↑ New Concept Art and More Revealed on Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Halcyon Legacy 4
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 The Princess and the Scoundrel
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Dispatches from the Halcyon: The Story of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Halcyon Legacy 2
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge — Oga's Cantina
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser welcome video
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser - Itinerary on Disney.go.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Timelines
- ↑ Phil Szostak (@PhilSzostak) on Twitter (screenshot)