The G1-M4-C Dunelizard, also known as the Medium Hutt Fighter, was a starfighter of medium weight developed by the Hutts and produced by MandalMotors. It saw use during the Galactic Civil War. The style 2 also saw some limited use among Naboo's RSF forces, alongside Kimogila, KSE Firespray class and Z-95 fighters. The Dunelizard's namesake was the dune lizard creature.
Characteristics[]
A pair of Dunelizard fighters
The Dunelizard fighter was based upon the M3-A Scyk fighter, retaining that vessel's wedge-shaped wings, though the later model included a number of advanced features.
The Dunelizard added heavier payload and shields, but retained the swiftness and maneuverability that made the Scyk popular with Hutts and other criminal organizations including space pirates such as Erkon the Vile.
It was very easy to repair and modify. The weapons load could be changed from the standard linked laser cannons to ion cannons, concussion missile launcher, or proton torpedo launcher. It had a magazine capacity of 6 missiles/torpedoes when equipped with a launcher.
There were two known styles of Dunelizard fighter; a bulkier, elongated version with a larger cockpit, and a slim, streamlined version with sweeping wings, both of which were designated as G1-M4-C models. The second model was created by removing the co-pilot's seat and installing an astromech slot. The slimmer profile and shorter, narrower wings allowed improved visibility and access for the astromech droid. This model was also known as the Type II Dunelizard.
History[]
First produced by MandalMotors in the years following the Clone Wars, the Dunelizard was offered to the Imperial Navy, who rejected the design. However, the Empire allowed the starfighter to be sold to third parties, as it was seen as an insignificant risk to Imperial forces. As a result, it became popular with pirates and smugglers.[2]
Appearances[]
Another variation of the Dunelizard
- Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed (First appearance)
- Star Wars Galaxies: Rage of the Wookiees
- Star Wars Galaxies: Starter Kit
- Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Online Adventures
- The Long Arm of the Hutt
"Getaway" — Star Wars Insider 134
Sources[]
- Fly in Luxury Style in Star Wars Galaxies: Jump To Lightspeed on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Hutt Ship Variants on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Medium Hutt Fighter on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed: Prima Official Game Guide
- Star Wars Galaxies: The Total Experience: Prima Official Game Guide
- Ships: G1-M4-C Dunelizard on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Guide: Prima Official Game Guide
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game — Squadrons Over Corellia (Card: Dunelizard Starfighter) (backup link)
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- Star Wars Galaxies Memory Book
- Lords of Nal Hutta
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4
Ships: G1-M4-C Dunelizard on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- ↑ Lords of Nal Hutta
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Long Arm of the Hutt
- ↑
Star Wars Galaxies: Starter Kit — Ord Mantell space
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Space Quest: "Destroy the Coynite Fighters Duty" in the Dathomir system
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Starter Kit — Quest: "Black Sun Attacks" on Tansarii Point Station
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Star Wars Galaxies: Rage of the Wookiees
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Rebel Quest: "Enough!!" on Corellia
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Karthakk system
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Space Quest: "Destroy the Rancor Clan" in the Dathonir system
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Online Adventures — Collection: "Void Wing Pilot Quota Progress"
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Space Quest: "Provide a distraction at the Witchblood Clan Burial Grounds" in the Dathonir system
- ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Dantooine system
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