The All Terrain Experimental Transport (AT-XT) was an experimental armored assault walker used by the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. It was a predecessor to the AT-RT and AT-ST, the latter of which was used extensively by the Galactic Empire.

Contents 1 Characteristics 2 History 2.1 The Dark Reaper Crisis 2.2 Design-influence 2.3 Rebellion Era 3 Appearances 4 Sources 5 Notes and references 6 External links 6.1 In other languages

CharacteristicsEdit

The AT-XT was equipped with twin laser cannons mounted under its chin and two long-range proton mortar launchers.^[1]

Also, as a defensive measure, some units were equipped with a plasma shield capable of absorbing enemy fire for a short period of time. In spite of its reasonably slow speed of only seventy-five kilometers per hour, which was only fifteen kilometers per hour faster than the AT-TE, and five kilometers per hour faster than the AT-RT, it was capable of demolishing enemy columns.^[1]

HistoryEdit

The Dark Reaper CrisisEdit

AT-XTs played a very important role in bringing the Dark Reaper Project to a halt. They fought during the battles of Rhen Var and Thule.^[1]

Design-influenceEdit

Although it was a highly effective combat vehicle, the AT-XT was never mass-produced as its designers were constantly improving its design and combat capabilities. Even though it didn't see as much combat as the AT-TE or the AT-RT, the design of the AT-XT would prove to be valuable to Imperial designers as an inspiration for the AT-ST walker that would be used extensively throughout the Galactic Civil War.

Rebellion EraEdit

In addition to its design-legacy, various AT-XT models were retained in use by the Galactic Empire, mostly for research and development purposes. Due to the fact that the AT-ST wasn't as good as a front-line combat vehicle as the AT-XT, the latter was still used in combat.^[2] Even Rebellion forces eventually acquired the vehicles and used them in multiple sieges, challenging any garrisoned AT-STs present.^[3]

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars game (First appearance)
• Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:7:02
• Star Wars: Republic: The Battle of Jabiim
•  Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided

SourcesEdit

• The New Essential Chronology
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Clone Wars Campaign Guide

Notes and referencesEdit

External linksEdit

• AT-XT on SWG Wiki
• AT-XT Vehicle on SWG Wiki

Walkers of the Galactic Republic
Reconnaissance/light support All Terrain Experimental Transport · All Terrain Personal Transport All Terrain Recon Transport · All Terrain Advance Raider · All Terrain Scout Transport Heavy support/troop transport All Terrain Armored Transport · All Terrain Heavy Enforcer All Terrain Open Transport · All Terrain Tactical Enforcer Self-propelled artillery All Terrain Attack Pod · Self-Propelled Heavy Artillery
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