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==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
 
[[File:Swoop anatomy.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Flare-S swoop [[:Category:Technical drawing images|schematics]].]]
 
[[File:Swoop anatomy.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Flare-S swoop [[:Category:Technical drawing images|schematics]].]]
Attaining speeds of up to 650 km/h, the [[Mobquet Swoops and Speeders|Mobquet]] Flare-S [[swoop]] measured 3 [[meter]]s in length, and was heavier than most swoops, due to having a reinforced 'S'-shaped chassis.
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Attaining speeds of up to 650 [[Kilometer|km]]/[[Hour|h]], the [[Mobquet Swoops and Speeders|Mobquet]] Flare-S [[swoop]] measured 3 [[Imperial standard meter|meter]]s in length, and was 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.
 
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.
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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.
 
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]].<ref name="JKA"/> [[Dash Rendar]] was known to use these swoops on many occasions throughout his career.
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The Flare-S was also popular amongst swoop gangs, [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] and bounty hunters, like the ones encountered by [[Jaden Korr]] during his [[Mission to Zonju V]].<ref name="JKA"/> [[Dash Rendar]] was known to use these swoops on many occasions throughout his career.
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The ciminal [[swoop gang]] leader [[Sunny Bounder]] of the [[Black Seraphs]] owned a [[Sunflare|heavily modified]] Flare-S, which had been pushed to the limits of engineering and was both extremely fast and nimble.<ref name="Dragon">''Taming the Dragon''(''[[Suns of Fortune]])</ref>
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
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*[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (video game)|''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' video game]] {{1st}}
 
*[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (video game)|''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' video game]] {{1st}}
 
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]]''
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*{{FFG|book=Suns of Fortune|text=''Suns of Fortune''|story=Taming the Dragon|stext=''Taming the Dragon''}} {{1st}}
   
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
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{{Scroll box|content=
*[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line)|''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' toy line]]
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*{{Galoob|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Micro Machines|text=''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' Micro Machines|pack=Action Fleet Battle Packs #5|link=soteMMAFbp5.asp}}
 
*{{CCG|Special Edition Limited|cardname=Flare-S Racing Swoop}}
 
*{{CCG|Special Edition Limited|cardname=Flare-S Racing Swoop}}
*{{TCG|TCG: A New Hope|link=http://www.wizards.com/swtcg/images/anh/flare_s_swoop.jpg|cardname=Flare-S Swoop}}
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*{{TCG|A New Hope (TCG)|link=http://www.wizards.com/swtcg/images/anh/flare_s_swoop.jpg|cardname=Flare-S Swoop}}
 
*''[[Secrets of Tatooine]]''
 
*''[[Secrets of Tatooine]]''
 
*''[[Arms & Equipment Guide]]''
 
*''[[Arms & Equipment Guide]]''
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*{{SWGTCG|The Shadow Syndicate|cardname=Chyler's Swoop}}
 
*{{SWGTCG|The Shadow Syndicate|cardname=Chyler's Swoop}}
 
*{{DB|vehicle|flaresswoop|Flare-S swoop}}
 
*{{DB|vehicle|flaresswoop|Flare-S swoop}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]''
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*''[[Suns of Fortune]]''
 
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Template:Repulsorlift vehicle infobox The Mobquet Flare-S swoop was based on a hybrid of ideas taken from racing swoops and speeder bikes.

Characteristics

Swoop anatomy

Flare-S swoop schematics.

Attaining speeds of up to 650 km/h, the Mobquet Flare-S swoop measured 3 meters in length, and was 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.

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.[1] Dash Rendar was known to use these swoops on many occasions throughout his career.

The ciminal swoop gang leader Sunny Bounder of the Black Seraphs owned a heavily modified Flare-S, which had been pushed to the limits of engineering and was both extremely fast and nimble.[2]

Appearances

Sources

Notes and references

  1. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named JKA
  2. Taming the Dragon(Suns of Fortune)

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