Nexus was an Imperial cruiser of the Carrack-class light cruiser designation. This vessel, in concert with its sibling ship the Xerxes and the Victory-class Star Destroyer named Vagrant, endeavored to prevent the Defiance Task Force from meeting the Alliance Fleet in the Sullust system, though they were ultimately delayed due to A-wings, including those flown by Olin Garn and Ace Azzameen.