The Leviathan Interdictor: Sith Engineering Masterpiece
Dive deep into the technological marvel that is the Leviathan Interdictor-class cruiser! The pride of Darth Malak’s Sith Empire during the Jedi Civil War.
In this video, we explore the Leviathan’s devastating gravity well projectors, advanced interdiction technology, and the terrifying design choices that made it one of the most feared vessels in galactic history.
From its massive firepower to its role in shaping the Old Republic’s downfall, the Leviathan stands as a symbol of Sith engineering at its peak.
📚 Sources & Lore References
Primary Sources:
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (2003) – [Bioware RPG Game]
(Direct gameplay experience aboard the Leviathan, ship design, gravity well use.)
• Knights of the Old Republic: Prima Official Strategy Guide
(Expanded info on ship classes, Sith fleet composition.)
• Star Wars Databank (Old version, archived) – Entry for Darth Malak and Leviathan.
(General ship and war context.)
• The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels (Legends, 1996)
(Details hyperspace mass shadows and Interdictor technologies.)
• Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn (1991–1993)
(Canon explanation of Gravity Well Generators and ship vulnerabilities.)
• The Star Wars Essential Atlas (Legends, 2009)
(Hyperspace physics overview — how mass shadows interrupt travel.)
• Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia (2012)
(Sith Empire ship doctrines, energy needs, common weapon loadouts.)
Secondary References (Lore-Consistent Extrapolations):
• Hypermatter Reactors powering large ships:
(Seen in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith - Incredible Cross-Sections and The Essential Guide to Warfare.)