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[Star Wars]Why did the empire continue to use Victory class Star Destroyers yet retire the Venator class?
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Due to Tarkins Doctrine of Fear, ships wouldn't be commissioned as much for their effectiveness in battle, but for the ability to dishearten would be rebellions. The *victory* class is not only more heavily armed the the *venator*, it also looks like a miniature *Imperial* class star destroyer, perfect for putting fear into the minds of the populace, plus since the *venator* was the back bone of he jedi forces its seen as a symbol of he old republic while the *victory* and imperial classes serve as a symbol of Imperial power.