Warlord was a Victory II-class Star Destroyer that served the Imperial Navy throughout the duration of the Galactic Civil War.
The Warlord began its operational life a few years following the establishment of the New Order. Throughout the Galactic Civil War, this vessel was a member of the defense fleet assigned to the Allied Tion sector.
Sometime following the Battle of Yavin, Santhe/Sienar Technologies initiated the NOVA project, with the aim of creating a novel cloaking device for the Empire. During this period, the Warlord frequently served as the flagship of Lord Rodin Hlian Verpalion, who was the Imperial Advisor overseeing the project.
When a Rebel group successfully absconded with the NOVA schematics from Lianna, the Warlord was unsuccessful in its attempt to intercept their vessel within the Lianna system.