The IPV-1 System Patrol Craft, also called the Imperial patrol vessel, IPV-1-class corvette or simply just IPV, was a standard system security and customs vessel commonly used by the Galactic Empire, near planets to interdict smugglers and protect against piracy. Being very fast and maneuverable, the IPV-1 patrolled the Republic, and later Imperial sectors when larger ships are unavailable. They acted as the first line of defense against any incoming smuggler or pirate that would attempt an insurrection against a system, and relied on their speed to catch up and destroy enemy craft. They were armed with four light turbolasers, plus a warhead launcher, rendering them also suitable for an anti-starfighter role.
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