The D5-Mantis Patrol Craft was a rare, top-of-the-line starship during the Cold War. It was meant to meet the demands of larger capital ships. One is used by Hunter.
Characteristics[]
Built for combat, the rare, compact-framed D5-Mantis was a best-in-class patrol craft, designed to compete with—and meet the demands of—much larger starships, such as Interdictor-class cruisers.
The vessel utilized three retractable armament foils with independent power supplies, allowing it to safely use weapons meant for larger vessels. The foils also significantly reduced the ship's profile, allowing it to land or dock in more confining spaces than other ships would be able to use. A surprising number of D5-Mantis patrol craft could, therefore, be tightly packed into carrier ships presenting a nasty surprise to enemy vessels.
The D5-Mantis engineers also made extensive use of a vertically economical interior design to condense and fully utilize space. The vessel's small bulkheads accommodated large, open areas and improved the ease of maintenance.
Behind the scenes[]
Interior schematic of the D5-Mantis, showing vertical usage of space.
The D5-Mantis's retractable weapons pods with independent power supplies.
The D5-Mantis Patrol Craft was created as the bounty hunter's class starship for the LucasArts video game Star Wars: The Old Republic. It was first mentioned in the novel The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance, where it was mistakenly referred to as a "Kuat D7".
Appearances[]
- The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance (First mentioned, simultaneous with The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance audiobook) (as Kuat D7)
- The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance audiobook (Mentioned only) (as Kuat D7)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Cartel Market
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Strongholds
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Knights of the Fallen Empire
Sources[]
D5-Mantis on The Old Republic Holonet (backup link) (content now obsolete; original version)- Concept Art - D5-Mantis (1) on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- Concept Art - D5-Mantis (2) on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- Concept Art - D5-Mantis (3) on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- Screenshot - D5-Mantis (1) on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- Screenshot - D5-Mantis (2) on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- Screenshot - D5-Mantis (3) on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- Screenshot - D5-Mantis (4) on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- The Art and Making of Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Explorer's Guide (Picture only)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia
- Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ - Road Map 2017 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link) (Picture only)
- Cartel Market Newest Additions: Available Now! on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3
D5-Mantis on The Old Republic Holonet (backup link) (content now obsolete; original version)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia