Ferret-class reconnaissance vessel
Production information
Manufacturer	Republic Engineering Corporation
Product line	New Class Modernization Program
Class	Drone Scout vessel
Cost	890,000 credits[1]
Technical specifications
Length	28 meters
MGLT	80[source?]
Engine unit(s)	Ion drive[1]
Hyperdrive rating	Class 1.0 Backup: Class 8[1]
Shielding	none[1]
Hull	20 RU
Armament	CM-5 missile launchers (2) 6 Concussion missiles[1]
Crew	3 linked droid brains
Passengers	2 (with modifications)
Cargo capacity	2 tons[1]
Consumables	3 months[1]
Other systems	Baffled sublight drive[1] Sensor decoys[1]
Usage
Role(s)	Reconnaissance
Era(s)	New Republic era New Jedi Order era
Affiliation	New Republic

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The Ferret-class reconnaissance vessel, commonly known as a ferret, was an intelligence gathering vessel created by Republic Engineering Corporation as part of the New Class Modernization Program.

CharacteristicsEdit

Simply stated, the ferret was an automated, pilotless version of the larger, crewed Prowler-class reconnaissance vessel.

Every element of the ferret's design contributes to its ability to covertly enter hostile territory, collect intelligence, and remain virtually undetected during departure. Its 28 meter-long hull was coated in materials that negated most sensors while a unique baffled drive system provided it the ability to move at sublight speeds while leaving minimal trail. In addition, the ferret's primary sublight drive ran on chemical thrust, avoiding detectable ion emissions.

While shieldless, the ferret was armed with a pair of concussion missile dispensers. If a ferret's defenses were overwhelmed, its droid brains were set to purge the onboard computers and trigger a baradium charge to detonate its missile cache, destroying the vessel.

A small quantity were refitted as couriers to rapidly shuttle one or two occupants, or important material, to desired destinations. The automaton would perform all the necessary piloting, and would linger over the destination, usually just long enough to relay telemetry or messages to another communications post.

Ships of this class were given alphanumeric designations such as D-89m, IX-26, and IX-44F.

AppearancesEdit

• Before the Storm (First appearance)
• Shield of Lies
• Tyrant's Test

SourcesEdit

• Cracken's Threat Dossier
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Galaxy of Intrigue

Notes and referencesEdit