The M12-L Kimogila heavy starfighter, more commonly known as the Kimogila, represented a formidable starfighter. MandalMotors produced this vessel at the request of the Hutt kajidics. Renowned for its substantial armaments and robust armor, the Kimogila was a versatile and costly choice for extended missions. While initially intended for Hutt use, the Kimogila gained popularity among mercenaries, bounty hunters, and pirates.
The design and manufacture of the M12-L Kimogila heavy starfighter fell to MandalMotors, fulfilling a contract with the Hutts and adhering to their precise demands. Its purpose was to function as a multirole, long-range vessel, capable of serving as both a patrol ship and a space superiority fighter. Exceeding the size of other heavy starfighter models, it possessed significant firepower, boasting three heavy laser cannons and an ordnance launcher compatible with both proton torpedoes and concussion missiles. These weapons, coupled with its heavily armored hull and powerful shields, enabled the Kimogila to rival almost any starfighter throughout the galaxy. It could also withstand attacks from larger spacecraft while delivering a substantial payload against any adversary.
During the Galactic Civil War, a squadron of Kimogilas was piloted by a mercenary group of pilots known as the J'kari Thunderers. An Imperial Moff enlisted their services to eliminate the Rebel Alliance threat within a specific sector. However, the Moff secretly held several of the pilots' families hostage, falsely claiming they were under "protective custody."
The Alliance to Restore the Republic learned of the mercenaries' coercion and dispatched a team to rescue their families. The successful liberation of their families motivated the Thunderers to join the Rebel Alliance.
In 3 ABY, Kimogila heavy starfighters were part of the Hutt fleet that attempted to seize the Lambda-class T-4a shuttle ST-718 before it could deliver the carbonite-encased Han Solo to Darth Vader's Star Dreadnought Executor.
The M12-L Kimogila heavy fighter made its initial appearance in the now-Legends Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed expansion pack for the long-standing MMORPG Star Wars Galaxies.
The Kimogila's canon debut occurred in the 2020 Starships and Speeders sourcebook, which furnished comprehensive details and specifications about the vessel. It also incorporated an adventure seed intended for use with the Star Wars Roleplaying series. This discussion presumes the scenario unfolds as outlined.