The class also had a double laser turret on the top of the bow. The Consulars were armed with five twin turbolaser cannons, each mounted on the opposing side of the center fuselage and one on the stern behind the sensor and communications array. Unlike earlier models, they were not painted entirely in red, but instead bore an emblem of the Open Circle Fleet. Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare Author's Cut, Part 7 - The Grand Army of the Republic on StarWars.Multiple angled view of a Republic frigate.Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles.The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Ghosts of Mortis on (content now obsolete backup link).The Clone Wars Episode Guide: The Zillo Beast Strikes Back on (content now obsolete backup link).Rebellion Era Campaign Guide (Indirect mention only).The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (First identified as Pelta-class).Star Wars PocketModel TCG - Clone Wars Tactics (Card: Sanctuary III) ( backup link) (First identified as Republic medical frigate).Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' A Necessary Bond'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Escape from Kadavo'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Nomad Droids' (In flashback(s)).Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Mercy Mission'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Nightsisters'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Supply Lines'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' R2 Come Home'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Bounty Hunters' (In flashback(s)).

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Cat and Mouse'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Grievous Intrigue' (Indirect mention only).Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Brain Invaders'.Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (In flashback(s)).Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Shadow of Malevolence' ( Decoded).Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ' Rising Malevolence' (Indirect mention only).Star Wars: The Clone Wars film (First appearance).Some Pelta-class frigates were still used by the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War. They became easy targets during the Malevolences numerous strikes. Republic medical frigates in the vicinity of Naboo were often directed to the Kaliida Shoals Medical Center, which could support tens of thousands of patients. The Pelta-class was often used in conjunction with MedStar-class frigates, leading to them often being called 'medical frigates' despite the modular design. Pelta-class frigate attacked by Hyena-class bombers. The cargo variant sported gray hull plating, contained a large interior for transporting supplies and, unlike the medical frigate, was armed. The frigates had heavy armor, as well 2 light turbolaser batteries, 3 point-defense laser cannon batteries and 3 tractor beam batteries to defend themselves with. The interiors could easily be switched out to conform to different mission assignments in a matter of hours. The wings were usually folded up to minimize the ship's profile. In order to maneuver more smoothly through space, the frigate was capable of opening up a set of wings to expose smaller auxiliary engines. Medical frigates of this type were equipped with at least 4 escape pods. In appearance, the class bore similarities in design to CEC's CR90 corvettes and DP20 frigates, and had a command tower similar to Consular-class cruisers. The medical variant of the Pelta-class frigate was painted with the characteristic red markings of the Republic Navy. Aft view of a Pelta-class frigate with auxiliary engines visible.

Consular class frigate