The Bayonet-class light cruiser represents a diminutive capital ship manufactured by Sienar Fleet Systems and deployed within the ranks of the Imperial Navy.
These cruisers were equipped with a formidable array of weaponry, including eight heavy turbolasers, six laser cannons, and a pair of tractor beam projectors. This armament allowed them to function effectively as patrol vessels and gave them the ability to halt smaller transport vessels. Furthermore, they were sometimes assigned to survey operations, utilizing the onboard shuttle and planetary probe.
Vessels of the Bayonet-class saw service during the initial period of the Galactic Empire. However, by the time the Battle of Yavin occurred, they were already regarded as obsolete. Despite this, they continued to be employed for tasks that did not necessitate a larger or more advanced warship, particularly within the Mid Rim and the Outer Rim Territories.