SHIPS

 

Naboo Starfighter

Throughout the galaxy, peoples often go beyond pure utilitarianism in their Royal spacecraft designs, and express the values of their native culture through their ships - a custom which explains the striking look of the Naboo Royal N-1 Starfighter. This handcrafted space fighter embodies the Naboo love of elegant design, and includes all the necessary equipment within a custom-designed spaceframe, making the ship a work of art.

Above: Naboo Starfighter with Ric Ole' and R2-D2.

As the galaxy edges into increasing unrest, the symbolic purpose of noble fighter corps like Naboo's N-1 squadrons begins to fade before the threats and actions of great powers. The dreadful weapons and ships now being amassed by certain organizations are dedicated to nothing but destruction, and there is little that comparatively fragile 'artwork spacecraft' could do against such savage war machines.

 

Battle Tank

The heavily-armored craft, standing over 12 feet tall, is enough to discourage uninvited visitors. Used by the Trade Federation, this battle tank is well armed with blasters, heavy canon, shields, everything enough to destroy a powerful army in Naboo in Episode 1. The battle tank appeared in the film only fir a moment, most of the time appeared when the army of the Trade Federation invade the Naboo and also the battle against the Gungan army.

 

Sith Infiltrator

The Sith Infiltrator is Darth Maul's personal ship. It is reminiscent of an Imperial Tie Fighter from behind but has a long nose portion. It is rumoured that this ship has the ability to cloak, making it a perfect transport for Lords of the Sith who often hide in the shadows. Darth Maul use the Sith Infiltrator as a transport to Tatooine and Naboo to track and kill the jedis.

Above: a Sith Infiltrator model kit.

 

Sith Speeder

The Sith Speeder is Darth Maul's personal ground transport. Manuverable and fast, Maul uses this craft to speed across the Tatooine desert. The rear of the Sith Speeder has a compartment that can house Sith Probe Droids. The Probe Droids are used to track the destination of the jedis and Naboo.

 

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