Flare-S swoop
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| Flare-S swoop | |
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| Model |
Flare-S |
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| Maximum altitude |
350 meters[2] |
| Armament |
Dual blasters of unknown make[5] |
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Pilot (1)[1] |
| Passengers |
1[1] |
| Cargo capacity |
2 kilograms[2] |
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Transport |
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The Mobquet Flare-S swoop was based on a hybrid of ideas taken from racing swoops and speeder bikes.
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[edit] Characteristics
Attaining speeds of up to 650 km/h, the Flare-S measured 3 meters in length, being heavier than most swoops, due to having a reinforced 'S'-shaped chassis.
It was equipped with forward-mounted steering vanes, longer stabilizer bars for increased handling and maneuverability and a repulsorlift engine mounted in the center of the bike's frame to provide a decrease in rolling and tumbling. The Flare-S also came with air intakes which force-fed several turbothrusters that were connected to directional nozzles. This allowed it to gain additional speed and maneuverability.
[edit] History
When the Galactic Empire outlawed podracing, those who wanted to engage in high-speed, high-risk sports quickly turned to swoop racing, and the Flare-S quickly become the most common swoop bike on the race circuit. A "swoop culture" of high-risk, stunt-oriented behaviors existed on many worlds, making the dividing line between amateur swoop racer and criminally minded gang member fuzzy.
The Flare-S was also popular amongst swoop gangs, mercenaries and bounty hunters, like the ones encountered by Jaden Korr during his Mission to Zonju V[5]. Dash Rendar was known to use these swoops on many occasions throughout his career.
[edit] Behind the scenes
The Mobquet Flare-S swoop bears a very strong resemblance to a chopper style motorcycle. It is likely the design was inspired by a chopper bike.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Republic: Prelude to Rebellion
- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Special Edition)
- Star Wars Adventures Volume 2: Princess Leia and the Royal Ransom
- Shadows of the Empire game (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Star Wars Galaxies – An Empire Divided
[edit] Sources
- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire toy line
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Special Edition Limited (Card: Flare-S Racing Swoop)
Star Wars Trading Card Game – TCG: A New Hope (Card: Flare-S Swoop)
- Secrets of Tatooine
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook - Special Edition
- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
- Pirates & Privateers
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 20 (Swoop Bikes)
- The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
Flare-S swoop in the Databank
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
