Bantha Poodoo
Production information
Manufacturer	Rothana Heavy Engineering
Product line	LAAT series
Model	Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry
Class	Gunship
Usage
Role(s)	Troop Transport
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era
Affiliation	Galactic Republic

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The Bantha Poodoo was an LAAT/i gunship used during the Clone Wars.

CharacteristicsEdit

This gunship had customized nose art of a flying bantha dropping a pair of bombs.^[1]

HistoryEdit

The Bantha Poodoo was stationed in the Jedi Temple Tower Hangars at the time Jedi Master Plo Koon watched an infiltration party depart for their mission to rescue Master Even Piell from the Separatist prison known as the Citadel.

Behind the scenesEdit

"Bantha Poodoo," after which the ship was named, is commonly used as a "swear word" in the Star Wars Galaxy. This is exibited in characters such as the podracer, Sebulba.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Citadel" (First appearance)

SourcesEdit

• The Art of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Three

Notes and referenceEdit