A-WING FIGHTERWith its sleek arrowhead shape, streamlined cockpit and massive twin engines, the A-wing starfighter suggests raw speed even when parked within Alliance hangar bays. Faster than even the TIE interceptor, the A-wing is well suited for lightning strikes. It sports a pair of pivoting laser cannons on each wingtip. The starfighters of Green Squadron, which flew in the Battle of Endor, were made up of A-wing starfighters.
STATS Appearances Height9.6 meters longType:High speed interceptor Weapon:Two laser cannons, concussion missiles Affiliation:Rebel Alliance ARC-170 STARFIGHTERProtecting the skies over Republic worlds were specialized clone fighter forces flying the latest in starfighter technology. The ARC-170 fighter was a bulky, aggressive ship covered with weapons. Three clone trooper pilots operated this advanced combat craft, with a pilot handling the flight maneuvers, a copilot operating the laser cannons mounted on the ship's wide wings, and a tailgunner operating the dorsal rear-facing cannon. The fighter also carried an astromech droid for onboard repairs.
STATSAppearances Height(flight configuration) 12.71 meters long; 19.85 meter wingspan; 3.81 meters tallTypeStarfighter WeaponTwo medium laser cannons, two aft laser cannons, proton torpedo launchersAffiliationGalactic Republic CRUCIBLEThe Crucible was an ancient Jedi vessel, dating back to the days of the Old Republic. For centuries, it ferried Jedi students from Coruscant to the sacred world of Ilum, where the pupils would undergo the Jedi ritual known as The Gathering. Once a Jedi youngling uncovered a kyber crystal on Ilum, he or she would spend the return trip learning how to assemble a lightsaber. The children would learn from the ancient, wise architect droid, Huyang.
STATSAppearances Homeworld:Coruscant Height99 meters long Affiliation:Jedi Order GAUNTLET FIGHTERWhile the rest of Mandalore attempted to put their warrior past behind them, Governor Pre Vizsla secretly rearmed the Death Watch movement to challenge the pacifist leadership of Duchess Satine Kryze. Part of his arsenal were Gauntlet starfighters -- sleek combat ships that also served as troop transports.
A Gauntlet has a sleek primary hull flanked by large pivoting wings that contain the ship's drives. The wings are on a collared mount, which can rotate independently from the hull, offering the ship remarkable maneuverability for a ship of its size. Within the hull is a drop-seat bay where 24 armored Death Watch troopers can egress via jetpack as the Gauntlet provides air support over a target zone. The ship is armed with two forward laser cannons, and a pair of rearward facing cannons that flank its boarding tube. STATSAppearances HomeworldConcordia, moon of MandaloreHeight52.3 meters long; 13.23 meters tall; 52.4 meters wideTypeCombat transport WeaponTwo forward laser cannons; two rear laser cannonsAffiliationDeath Watch HOUND'S TOOTHThe personal ship of Bossk, the Hound's Tooth was a perfect fit for the Trandoshan hunter: imposing, deadly, and reliable. The bridge sits high atop an elongated, rectangular hull, giving Bossk a commanding view of landing fields or spacebound prey. The vessel's engines, power core and weapon systems take up the lower decks.
STATSAppearances Height47.4 meters long, 15.5 meters tall, 36.9 meter wingspanTypeYV-series freighter AffiliationBounty hunter IMPERIAL SHUTTLEAn elegant example that stands apart from typical brutish Imperial engineering, the Lambda-class shuttle is a multi-purpose transport used in the Imperial starfleet. The Empire pressed the shuttle into service for both cargo ferrying and passenger duty. Even the Empire's elite, like Darth Vaderand the Emperor Palpatine used these shuttles.
It has three wings: a stationary center foil and two articulated flanking wings. When in flight, the side wings fold out for greater stabilization. When landing, the wings fold in, shrinking the vessel's silhouette.The well-armed vessel has two forward-facing double laser cannons, two wing-mounted double cannons, and a rear-facing double laser cannon. It is equipped with a hyperdrive. STATSAppearances TypeMulti-purpose transport WeaponForward double laser cannons, wing-mounted double laser cannons, rear-facing double laser cannonsAffiliationGalactic Empire JEDI STARFIGHTERSmall wedge-shaped one-man starfighters, these vessels were used by theJedi Order in the last days of the Galactic Republic. While the ship does employ weapons, most Jedi pilots preferred to rely on their cunning and connection to the Force to avoid disputes and aggression.
With the outbreak of the Clone Wars, the Jedi saw themselves pressed into the forefront of military activity, serving as generals in the campaign against the Separatists. The demands of combat saw advancements in the Jedi starfighter arsenal, resulting in modifications and a new generation of fighter craft. STATSAppearances Height8 meters longTypeStarfighter WeaponLaser cannonsAffiliationJedi Order LUXURY 3000 SPACE YACHTWhen style's your name and comfort's your game, look no further than the Luxury 3000 space yacht when you want to travel the stars. The sleek, precision-crafted starship hails from one of the finest starship manufacturers in the galaxy. It has spacious interiors, often modified for the heights of opulence. Such vessels are not typically armed -- besides, weapons would ruin its graceful lines -- but in the unpredictable and rambunctious sectors of the Outer Rim, skippers often equip their yachts with defenses. In some cases, they even conceal laser cannons in the existing sensor ports and communication masts as to not mar the ship's beauty.
STATSHeight55.52 meters longTypeLuxury transport WeaponNone, but modifications are common MILLENNIUM FALCONA legendary starship despite its humble origins and deceptively shabby exterior, the Millennium Falcon has played a role in some of the Rebel Alliance's greatest victories over the Empire. On the surface, the Falconlooks like a worn down junker. Beneath its hull, however, she packs many powerful secrets. Its owners have made "special modifications" on the freighter throughout the years, boosting its speed, shielding and performance to impressive -- and downright illegal -- levels. Its weaponry has been upgraded to military-class, and even the cabin space has a few surprises, such as concealed scanner-proof smuggling compartments.
The Falcon pays a heavy price for these tricks and add-ons. It can be unpredictable, and its reconditioned hyperdrive often fails. Its current captain, Han Solo, has even been seen to restart a failed start-up with a hard knock on a bulkhead with his fist. STATSAppearances HomeworldCorelliaHeight34.75 meters longTypeLight freighter WeaponTwo quad laser turrets, antipersonnel laser cannon, concussion missilesAffiliationCriminal, Rebel Alliance NABOO ROYAL STARSHIPThe Naboo Royal Starship boasts a strikingly beautiful design that embodies the craftsmanship that prevailed in the peaceful years of the Republic. The polished, streamlined J-type 327 Nubian vessel lacks any offensive weaponry, but does feature strong shields and a competent hyperdrive.
During the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo, Queen Amidala and her retinue escaped aboard the Royal Starship. Piloted by Ric Olié;, the gleaming vessel narrowly avoided the Trade Federation blockade. It sustained damage to both its shield generator and hyperdrive, though the former was repaired by the ship's loyal contingent of astromech droids. With a leaking hyperdrive, the ship limped to Tatooine, where a replacement T-14 hyperdrive generator was procured. STATSAppearances HomeworldNabooHeight76 meters longTypeRoyal transport J-type 327 NEIMOIDIAN ESCORT SHUTTLEFor transit from their enormous Trade Federation battleships to the surface of their economically or militarily conquered worlds, Neimoidian officials travel in a distinctively shaped Neimoidian escort shuttle. Curved insect-like landing gears lower from the ship's belly, giving the craft's legs a pincer-like appearance as it settles on a landing pad.
STATSAppearances Height14.4 meters longTypeShort range transport WeaponSome are fitted with a trio of laser cannons, but most are unarmedAffiliationTrade Federation, Separatist Alliance PIRATE SAUCER MOTHERSHIPEmployed by Weequay pirates, these immense saucer craft are an imposing, unsettling design to encounter in the space lanes. Spinning about a central axis, the saucer design presents a challenging target, as no obvious weak-spots mar the ship's uniform surface. A distributed power and propulsion system means the saucer ship has no true forward or aft facing, which the pirates use to great advantage to confound prey vessels unsure of which direction to flee. Optimized for space engagements, the saucership can make planet-fall thanks to eight landing struts and a lengthy boarding ramp, though these ships usually remain in orbit and rely on smaller barges or rapier saucers to shuttle booty back to a pirate's lair.
STATSAppearances Height376.29 meter-diameterTypeCombat frigate WeaponMissiles, laser cannons, tractor beams, grappling harpoonsAffiliationWeequay pirates REPUBLIC ATTACK CRUISERThe Republic attack cruiser was not primarily a cargo transport, troop carrier or other replenishment or supply vessel; it was developed and honed for ship-to-ship combat. Its huge armored shape had an aggressive, dagger-like profile, studded with heavy weapons emplacements capable of punching through powerful shields and sturdy armor. From its twin elevated conning towers, the crew of clones and other Republic military officers oversaw the craft's operations.
The front half of the ship's spine contained a massive flight deck capable of scrambling the latest in Republic starfighters. The huge hangar doors opened to allow ships to land or takeoff from the deck; the vessel also had a smaller docking bay entrance on its lower side. STATSAppearances Height1,155 meters longTypeCapital ship cruiser WeaponTurbolasers, laser cannons, tractor beams, proton torpedo launchersAffiliationGalactic Republic REPUBLIC
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ALDERAAN CRUISERBoth Bail Organa and his adoptive daughter, Princess Leia, used their position in the Senate to benefit their heartfelt causes of freedom and to aid those that desperately needed it in war-weary times. Their consular vessels were afforded diplomatic immunity due to their ambassadorial status, and frequently ran mercy missions into dangerous territory. Bail's vessels of choice ranged from a streamlined diplomatic cruiser to the more rugged, war-ready Tantive IV that served as his transport to Toydaria during the Clone Wars.
Princess Leia inherited the Tantive IV from her father, and used it to intercept vital Rebel Alliance transmissions of secret Imperial plans to theDeath Star. Darth Vader's Star Destroyer pursued the Tantive IV overTatooine and captured the blockade runner high over the desert planet. STATSAppearances HomeworldAlderaanHeight126.68 meters long (Tantive IV)TypeDiplomatic cruiser WeaponTwo double turbolaser turrets, four single turbolaser turrets (Tantive IV)AffiliationGalactic Republic, Rebel Alliance B-WING FIGHTERPerhaps the oddest-looking starfighter in the Rebel Alliance fleet, the B-wing fighter is as powerful as it is ungainly. The ship's structure is almost entirely taken up by its primary airfoil, which houses a cylindrical cockpit on one end, an engine cluster in the center, and a heavy weapons pod at its base. Located just below the engine cluster are a pair of S-foils which can deploy to extend the firing arc of twin laser cannons. The B-wing's command pod has a unique gyroscopic control system. The pilot can orient it so that it always stays level with a pre-designated horizon line. No matter which way the B-wing may maneuver laterally, its pilot remains upright.
STATSAppearances Height16.9 meters longTypeHeavy assault starfighter Weaponlaser cannon, proton torpedoes, ion cannonAffiliationRebel Alliance ESCAPE PODEscape pods are small emergency craft designed to detach from a larger vessel or launch from a planetary surface as a means of escape from a disaster. As such, these pods feature a simplified design to make them easy to use. Some planets maintain a network of escape pods to flee from surface danger into the upper atmosphere. When at a high altitude, these pods then transmit distress signals. Some pods are used for interstellar travel, and are equipped with hyperdrives, but these are rare. Use of pods is usually restricted only to organic lifeforms -- not droids. As such these pods are also known as lifepods.
STATSAppearances HeightVaries by design, but about 10 meters HH-87 STARHOPPERMostly used by the Hutt families and other nefarious types, the HH-88 Starhopper is a versatile, long range single-person starfighter perfect for hunting down wayward debtors. The vessel's strong prow and visible armor plate are indicative of aggressive attributes admired by the Hutts. The Starhopper's outer stabilizer wings fold up vertically for compact landings, and its wing mounts feature a pair of double laser cannons. The Hutts used Starhoppers to patrol the skies of Nal Hutta.
STATSHomeworldNal HuttaHeight6.8 meters long, 4.56 meters, 13.59 meter wingspan WeaponTwo double laser cannonsAffiliationCriminal, Zygerrian Slave Empire HYENA BOMBERSHyena droids are automated starfighters equipped for heavy ordnance bombing runs. Based on the slimmer vulture droid design, hyena bombers have a wider, sturdier hull with larger wings to offer greater stability during flight. The droid's central processor unit is contained in its starboard hull unit, from which glows a pair of red photoreceptors. The port hull unit houses the droid's ordnance bay, and has a downward-facing photoreceptor for pinpoint accuracy when dropping bombs. Like the vulture droid, the hyena bomber can reconfigure its shape to adopt a ground-walking mode.
STATSAppearances Height3.1 meters tall (flight configuration); 12.48 meters long (flight configuration)TypeBomber starfighter droid WeaponQuad-laser cannon; two wing-mounted missile ports; bomb chuteAffiliationSeparatist Alliance IMPERIAL STAR DESTROYERThe wedge-shaped Imperial Star Destroyer is a capital ship bristling with weapons emplacements. Turbolasers and tractor beam projectors dot its surface. Its belly hangar bay can launch TIE fighters, boarding craft, land assault units, hyperspace probes, or be used to hold captured craft. Its bustling bridge is staffed by the finest crewers in the Imperial starfleet.
The Star Destroyer is recognized as the signature vessel of the Imperial fleet. Its presence in a system marks matters of extreme Imperial import. Though, as is typical of the Empire, not even the Star Destroyer was enough to sate the Imperial hunger for displays of power. Larger vessels, such as the Super Star Destroyer, dwarf even these giants. STATSAppearances Height1,600 meters longTypeImperial cruiser WeaponLaser cannons,turbolasers, tractor beamsAffiliationGalactic Empire JEDI T-6 SHUTTLEAn older design used by the Jedi Knights, the T-6 shuttle was pressed into heavier service by the necessities of the Clone Wars. The half-circle shaped ship has a rotating body, allowing for flexibility of configurations when landing on planetary surfaces or docking with starships and stations. The Jedi primarily used the T-6 as a peacetime conveyance, hence it has no weapons. The ship's reliable hyperdrive and larger interior space meant that interstellar travel in a T-6 was far more comfortable than in a cramped Jedi starfighter. In case of emergency, the ship's crew could launch ejection seats that deploy spheroid survival capsules that not only contain vital atmospheric pressure, but also cushion impact.
STATSHeight22.8 meters long WeaponNoneAffiliationJedi Order MALEVOLENCEA gargantuan heavy cruiser, the Malevolence is known for its immense ion cannons, which became a dire threat to the Republic fleet early in the Clone Wars. The cruiser's deadly two-step attack begins with knocking out the power systems of a target vessel with its primary weapon. Then the cruiser finishes off the defenseless spacecraft with blasts from its secondary laser cannons and turbolaser batteries.
STATSAppearances Height4,845 meters long WeaponHeavy ion cannons, laser cannons, turbolaser batteriesAffiliationSeparatist Alliance MON CALAMARI STAR CRUISERThe gentle Mon Calamari people brought more than their determination to restore freedom to the galaxy when they joined the Rebel Alliance. They also brought a fleet of powerful capital ships. These immense vehicles were a startling contrast to the straight-lined shapes favored by the Imperial fleet. Whereas the Imperial Star Destroyer resembles a pointed dagger in shape, a Mon Calamari cruiser lacks hard angles, and is covered with ovoid forms suggesting an organic sculpture.
Despite their smooth lines, these vessels pack an enormous punch. Turbolasers, ion cannons, tractor beam projectors and shield generators dot the flowing surface of the ships. STATSAppearances HomeworldMon CalaHeightAbout 1,200 meters longTypeCapital ship cruiser WeaponTurbolasers, laser cannons, tractor beamsAffiliationRebel Alliance NABOO STARFIGHTERProtecting the skies and space around Naboo is the N-1 starfighter. Its sleek design exemplifies the philosophy of art and function witnessed throughout Naboo technology. Its twin radial J-type engines are capped in gleaming chrome and trail long delicate-looking finials behind the ship's single-pilot compartment. Behind the pilot sits a standard astromech droid, plugged into an abbreviated, ventrally-fed socket which requires the droid to compress slightly in order to fit within the vessel's curves. The fighter features twinblaster cannons, twin fire-linked torpedo launchers, and a capable automatic pilot feature.
STATSAppearances HomeworldNabooHeight11 meters longTypeStarfighter WeaponLaser cannons, proton torpedo launchersAffiliationGalactic Republic PHOENIXA top-of-the-line diplomatic vessel, the Phoenix is especially designed for long, extended missions and tours of constituencies. Its hull bears the crimson hue of Republic vessels of state commonly seen before the galaxy was consumed by the Clone Wars, and its vessels became more muted in tone. The Phoenix has a pilotable secondary pod that detaches from the primary hull, equipped with its own compact hyperdrive -- a contingency that allows delegates to escape the most uncomfortable situations.
STATSHeight37.28 meters longTypeDiplomatic vessel WeaponTurret-mounted double laser cannonAffiliationGalactic Republic REPUBLIC ATTACK SHUTTLERepublic attack shuttles serve multiple functions during the Clone Wars. Its roomy interior lined with benches make it well suited as a troop transport, launching from cruisers to travel the interplanetary distances that Republic attack gunships cannot. As the dangers to the Republic's officials grew during the Clone Wars, the attack shuttle was increasingly pressed into service as a principal transport for Republic officers, Senators and Jedi Knights. The transport is well armed with ball-mounted swivel laser cannons that flank the ship's forward snout, as well as fixed laser cannon emplacements along the wing joints.
STATSAppearances Height18.9 meters long, 24.34 meters tallTypeMulti-purpose transport WeaponSix laser cannonsAffiliationGalactic Republic REPUBLIC FRIGATEPart of the Galactic Republic fleet during the Clone Wars, the Republic frigate is a converted diplomatic cruiser ready for combat. Battle armor and laser turrets adorn its hull, giving what was once a peaceful vessel that ferried ambassadors some necessary teeth for combat. Its trio of massive sublight engines give the small craft swift performance, but it is easily outgunned by the larger, dedicated combat craft employed by both the Republic and Separatist Alliance.
STATSAppearances Height138.55 metersTypeConverted combat cruiser WeaponTurbolasers, laser cannonsAffiliationGalactic Republic SEPARATIST DREADNOUGHTOne of the biggest ships of the Separatist fleet, the dreadnought's power is enough to hold a blockade almost by itself. A roughly cylindrical warship, the cruiser's surface was dotted with heavy weapons emplacements capable of piercing through the shields and hulls of enemy vessels. The ponderous cannons, though, were too slow to target tiny Jedi starfighters that could dart past the cruiser's defenses into the ship's spacious hangar bay.
The bridge of the cruiser was located on a platform resting atop the bow of the vessel. Towards the aft end of the craft was a towering fin-like spire that rose from the rest of the hull. Within this spire were the General's Quarters, a military command center with tactical displays, briefing table, and an enormous observation deck with a wide view of surrounding space. STATSAppearances Height2,177.35 meters longTypeCapital ship cruiser WeaponTurbolasers, laser cannons, tractor beamsAffiliationSeparatist AllianceManufacturerTrade Federation SITH INFILTRATORA fittingly fearsome vessel for its deadly pilot, the Sith Infiltrator is the personal starship of Darth Maul, Dark Lord of the Sith. Maul used the sleek ship to silently travel wherever his master, Darth Sidious, ordered. The Infiltrator set down on Tatooine during the search for Queen Amidala, and became a mobile base of operations for Maul. From his starship he launched a trio of Sith probe droids to seek out the Queen and her Jedi protectors. Once found, he unloaded his swift Sith Speeder to pursue his quarry.
STATSAppearances Height26.5 metersTypeExperimental Starship WeaponSix concealed laser cannonsAffiliationSith SUPER STAR DESTROYERThe Super Star Destroyer is one of the largest, most powerful Imperial vessels ever created. A smooth hull presents an arrowhead shaped profile when viewed from above. Resting in the center of this hull is an "island" of habitable volume. Weapons emplacements bristle on the layered city-like surface. The trapezoidal command tower stands near the aft end of this island, capped with two geodesic communication and deflection domes. The underside is a busy network of engineering and superstructure. Thirteen colossal engine thrusters glow blood red as they push the immense craft through space.
STATSAppearances Height19,000 meters longTypeCommand ship WeaponOver 5,000 turbolasers and ion cannons.AffiliationGalactic Empire TRADE FEDERATION BATTLESHIPAt over three kilometers in diameter, these enormous vessels resemble flattened disks with a central sphere containing the ship's bridge and reactor assemblies. The disk is broken at the front of the craft, revealing two mammoth docking bays lined with forward docking claws. The reclusive Neimoidian commanders typically seal themselves in the ship's spacious bridge while their legions of droids handle the operation of the mighty craft.
The most important vessel in a Trade Federation blockade or Separatistbattleship flotilla is the Droid Control Ship, which was easily distinguished by the clustered array of transmitters and receiver antennae on its dorsal surface. This array transmitted signals to the battle droid armies used by the Trade Federation and Separatist forces. STATSAppearances Height3,356.9 meters long, 3,009 meters wide, 1,028.77 meters tallTypeHeavy transport and warship WeaponPoint-defense laser cannons and turbolasersAffiliationTrade Federation, Separatist Alliance VULTURE DROIDThe effectiveness of droid starfighters has been debated in strategic circles for generations. While droid starfighters are capable of maneuvers that would crush even the sturdiest organic pilot, they lack the resourcefulness and cunning that living pilots bring into combat. To counter their shortcomings, vulture droids often attack en masse. Like the ground-basedbattle droid infantry, vulture droids were, for a time, controlled by a central command ship, but later generations were granted a limited degree of independence. When not in flight, the droid starfighter can transform into a walking mode allowing them to be used in surface patrols.
STATSAppearances Height1.86 meters tall (flight configuration); 6.96 meters long (flight configuration); 6.87 meters tall (walking configuration)TypeDroid starfighter WeaponTwin blaster cannons, two energy torpedo launchers, buzz droid missile launcherAffiliationTrade Federation, Separatist Alliance CLONE Z-95 STARFIGHTERThough an outdated starfighter, the Z-95 boasts endurance and adaptability. The clone pilots of the Galactic Republic used the Z-95 Headhunter during the Clone Wars. A multi-purpose starfighter, the Z-95 has spawned countless variants, with the Republic making its own mark on the Headhunter's large production run with a clone trooper-specific model. The Z-95 is largely recognized as a respectable and versatile snub-fighter of its era, and was the forerunner of the incredibly successful X-wingstarfighter.
STATSAppearances Height16.74 meters long; 18.13 meter wingspanTypeStarfighter WeaponWingtip-mounted laser cannons; recessed torpedo launchersAffiliationGalactic RepublicManufacturerIncom/Subpro |