Beta-class ETR-3 escort transport
Production information
Manufacturer	Telgorn Corporation
Model	Beta-class ETR-3 escort transport
Class	Transport
Technical specifications
Length	45 meters
MGLT	70
Hyperdrive system	Equipped
Shielding	Rated 250 SBD
Hull	Rated 125 RU
Armament	Turbolaser turrets (4) Laser cannons (2) Ion cannons (2) Proton torpedo launchers (2)
Crew	Crewers (3) Gunners (4)
Passengers	40 troops
Cargo capacity	1 squad of speeder bikes
Usage
Role(s)	Transport Convoy escort Boarding craft
Era(s)	Rebellion era New Republic era
Affiliation	Galactic Empire Alliance to Restore the Republic Pirates

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The Beta-class ETR-3 escort transport was a medium-sized troop transport vessel produced by Telgorn Corporation.

CharacteristicsEdit

Well-armed for its size, its four turbolasers and dual-proton torpedo launchers made it a formidable adversary for a lone starfighter. Furthermore, its frontal armament of general purpose warhead launchers (usually fitted with proton torpedoes), laser cannons and ion cannons made capable of assaulting or capturing capital ships and space stations. Although not as swift as a starfighter, its top speed was comparable with all but the highest performance cargo and troop transports. Despite being more than twice as large, with all these features—especially the evasive capabilities—ETR-3s were reminiscent of the Clone Wars-era LAAT/i.

HistoryEdit

The ETR-3 was a further development of the Gamma-class ATR-6 assault transport. The ETR-3 retained the ATR-6's main hull, giving it approximately the same size and troop-carrying capacity. However, the ETR-3 carried an additional dorsal pod, reintroduced forward-firing laser cannons, and had stronger shields and armor. That being said, the ETR-3's improvements were not a significant advantage over the ATR-6, which remained the mainstay in the forces of the Imperial Navy. It was also designed in mind to escort construction vessels when establishing planetary outposts on un-pacified worlds. With the capacity for carrying up to 40 troops, it was able to transport an entire squad of speeder bikes. The ETR-3's sturdy design, being suitable for both military and civilian activities, made it popular throughout the Galaxy. Capable of significant modification, the craft took on a variety of roles from simple transport to a platform for testing Admiral Zaarin's TIE Experimental Project of advanced and new technology.

Notable vesselsEdit

• Omicron
• Redeye
• Suluk

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: TIE Fighter (First appearance)
• Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• Children of the Jedi (Possible appearance)

SourcesEdit

• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia