**Chapter 855: The Dragon's New Teeth**
**Scene 1: Corellia Orbit – Corellia Shipyards, Dockyard 5 Bridge**
Lyra Blissex POV.
'Dragon ship otherwise known as Krayt Dragon Battlecruiser.' A fitting name, Lyra thought as 25 of these new ships ready and loaded prepared to jump to Nal Hutta to support Dagon.
It was the pinnacle according to Dagon, what the ancient Sith Empire dreamed of in capital ship building or at least at where Dagon's imagination in shipbuilding led to.
Armament: 88 x XX-10 heavy Turbolaser Batteries, 88 x heavy Ion Cannon Batteries, 44 x XX9-Heavy Quad Point-defense Laser Cannons, 44 x Heavy Quad Point-defense Ion Cannons, 44 x Quad Point-defense Missile Launchers, 22 x Heavy Concussion Missile Launchers, 22 x Heavy Proton Torpedo Launchers, and 15 x Tractor Beam Emitters.
Length: 2,977.78 meters.
Height: 492.59 meters.
Width: ~ 1,200 meters.
Crew: 68,182 (13,636 x Officers, 34,091 x Enlisted, 20,455 x Passengers.
Complement: 2 x Fighter squadrons, 8 x Shuttles.
Hyperdrive: Equipped.
Hyperdrive rating: 1.0, Back up class 3.0.
Shielding: Equipped.
Nav Computer: Equipped.
Engine: molecular kyber reactor fusion solar ion reactor.
Engines: 6 x KDY Destroyer Ion Engines.
The ship optimized the amount of guns available for a frontal assault by positioning them in forward-facing clusters around the ship. The class had its main reactor located on the ventral side of the vessel, while its bridge was located on the dorsal side, amidship. Hangar bays were located on the flanks of the ship.
"It was strange to be honest. One moment I am at Kuat, then at Coruscant, then at Naboo, then at Lianna, hopping around the galaxy from shipyard to shipyard. But it's to be expected when Dagon made me the chief lead for Kuat in ship building and the same at Sienar and at Alaskan and Naboo," Lyra said to Jasmil.
'The last two made more sense since they were never built a modern warship, well recently for Alaskan 2,000 year old ship design don't make sense,' Lyra thought.
Lyra Blissex stood on the bridge of Dockyard 5 at the Corellia Shipyards, her eyes fixed on the majestic form of the first completed Krayt Dragon Battlecruiser. The vessel was a masterpiece—nearly three kilometers of sleek, deadly engineering. Its forward armament clusters bristled with heavy turbolasers and ion cannons, optimized for devastating frontal assaults. The molecular kyber reactor fusion solar ion engines gave it unmatched power and speed.
"Twenty-five ships ready," Lyra said softly to Jasmil, her voice filled with quiet pride. "They'll jump to Nal Hutta within the hour to reinforce Dagon."
Jasmil nodded, reviewing the final diagnostics. "It's the pinnacle of what the ancient Sith Empire could only dream of. Dagon's vision brought it to life."
The ship's design was revolutionary. Forward-facing weapon clusters maximized firepower for head-on engagements. The main reactor was ventral, the bridge dorsal, and hangar bays on the flanks allowed rapid fighter deployment. It was a true capital ship—powerful, versatile, and terrifying.
Lyra allowed herself a small smile. Her life had become a whirlwind since Dagon had placed her in charge of shipbuilding coordination across Kuat, Sienar, Alaskan, and Naboo yards. One moment she was at Kuat refining designs, the next at Coruscant overseeing integration, then Naboo for Gungan collaboration, and Lianna for advanced testing. It was exhausting but exhilarating.
"The last two made more sense," she murmured. "Alaskan and Naboo had no modern warship tradition. Their old designs were thousands of years outdated. But now… they're producing ships that can stand with the best."
Jasmil glanced at her. "Dagon's trust in you is well-placed. These Krayt Dragons will change the war."
Lyra nodded. The fleet was ready. The Dragon's new teeth were sharpened.
**Scene 2: News from the Front**
Back on the air—the Galactic Herald and its host, Marcus Skidder! We begin our weekly recap "What Happened, and What Does the Future Hold?" Naturally, our esteemed viewers are primarily concerned with the situation on the front lines and how it will impact future events. Much depends on this, so we won't keep you waiting! The Republic has reason to smile through its tears:
"In more recent events the Corporate Sector has thrown its full weight with its alliance with the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Yes, you heard me right, but first some background information and for that I turn you to resident economist and resident Arkanian Jeff Goldsquare."
"Thank you Marcus. As most of you know, the Corporate Sector or 'CorpSec' is a sector located in the galaxy's Outer Rim that is governed by the independent Corporate Sector Authority. It is the largest corporate territory in the galaxy, rimward to the Aparo and Wyl sectors, at the end of the Hydian Way. The sector included thousands of inhabited systems along with more than one hundred thousand uninhabited systems. And previously a year ago it was just until a year only halfway supporting the CIS through the Corporate Alliance led by the late Passel Argente who died in battle against Dagon, but due to unknown circumstances they have put their full weight through Denaria Kee in the Separatist leadership to commit for the Confederacy."
"Thank you Jeff, but what does this mean for the galaxy and for us?" Marcus asked for the viewers.
"Well it can mean a lot. For instance it's no secret that both Kuat and Artisans have hated the Corporates similar to Kuat and Neimoidia relationship and with this war given who our allies are they would no doubt wish to see the Corporates ended once and for all and this means the eventual absorption back into the Republic where hopefully Chancellor Palpatine can fix the mistakes that lead to these 'incidents'."
The Galactic Herald studio buzzed with energy as Marcus Skidder wrapped up the segment. The Corporate Sector's full commitment to the CIS was a major development, but the Republic's recent victories—especially at Fondor and the defense of Coruscant—had shifted momentum.
Lyra watched the broadcast from a secondary monitor on the bridge, her expression thoughtful. The war was escalating, but Dagon's strategies were bearing fruit. The Krayt Dragon fleet would be the next decisive blow.
**Scene 3: The Dragon's Reach**
Dagon's forces at Nal Hutta were making rapid progress. The Hutt fleet was crumbling under the combined might of the Republic armada. Dagon himself, in his Rocket Nova armor, was a force of nature, tearing through enemy ships with dark energy and raw power.
The *Annihilator* and its escorts pressed the attack relentlessly. The fall of Nal Hutta was imminent. The Dragon's shadow continued to spread across the galaxy, and the end of the war felt closer than ever.