The R-36 Superfortress was a large bomber employed by the Republic near the end of the Great Galactic War in 17 BBY. It had a wide array of components from companies like Kuat Drive Yards to the CEC. It also used higher grade hyperdrives, shielding and weaponry due to its role in the space force and its limitations. The ship class was sold exclusively to the Republic government. Despite the success of the bomber, the ship could not prevent the end of the Republic. It has been note for being the first "superfortress" class ship; all other bombers were known simply as bombers or if they were larger they were considered freighters or frigates.