The Pelta-class strike frigate represented the most frequently encountered combat-ready version of the Pelta-class frigate. Before being equipped with weaponry after acquisition by the Republic Navy, these vessels were initially produced without armaments by Kuat Drive Yards. This Pelta-class strike frigate saw action throughout the Clone Wars, a conflict waged between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Its armament included light turbolasers, point-defense laser cannons, as well as tractor beams.
The Pelta-class strike frigate is referenced within Collapse of the Republic. This is a supplementary roleplaying resource for the Star Wars Roleplaying game line, released by Fantasy Flight Games in the year 2019.