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The [[Mobquet]] '''Flare-S swoop bike''' was based on a hybrid of ideas taken from racing [[swoop|swoops]] and [[speeder bike]]s.
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The [[Mobquet Swoops and Speeders|Mobquet]] '''Flare-S swoop''' was based on a hybrid of ideas taken from racing [[swoop]]s and [[speeder bike]]s.
   
 
==Characteristics==
  
==Characteristics==
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[[Image:Swoop anatomy.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Flare-S swoop [[:Category:Technical drawing images|schematics]].]]
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[[File:Swoop anatomy.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Flare-S swoop [[:Category:Technical drawing images|schematics]].]]
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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.
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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.
   
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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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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==
  
==History==
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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.
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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.
   
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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>''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]]''</ref>. [[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 hunter]]s, 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 criminal [[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>
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==Behind the scenes==
  
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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.
  
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
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*''[[Star Wars Republic: Prelude to Rebellion]]''
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*''[[Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mantell 3]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 1: Prelude to Rebellion, Part 1]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 2: Prelude to Rebellion, Part 2]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 3: Prelude to Rebellion, Part 3]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Republic 5: Prelude to Rebellion, Part 5]]'' {{Imo}}
 
*''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace]]''
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*''[[Star Wars Droids: The Protocol Offensive]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Force Commander]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]'' {{C|Special Edition}}
  
*''[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope]]'' {{C|Special Edition}}
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*''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike]]'' {{Nc}}
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*[[Shadows of the Empire (video game)|''Shadows of the Empire'' game]] {{1st}}
  
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*''[[Star Wars: Empire 23: The Bravery of Being Out of Range]]''
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*{{SWG|An Empire Divided}}
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*''[[Star Wars Adventures: Princess Leia and the Royal Ransom]]''
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*[[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''}}
   
 
==Sources==
  
==Sources==
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*[[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}}
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*{{CCG|Special Edition Limited|link=specialedition/dark/images/flaresracingswoop.gif|cardname=Flare-S Racing Swoop}}
  
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*[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Limited Collector's Edition|''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' Limited Collector's Edition]]
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*{{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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*{{CCG|Special Edition Limited|cardname=Flare-S Racing 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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*''[[Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive]]''
 
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels]]''
  
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook - Special Edition]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook - Special Edition]]''
 
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]''
  
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]''
 
*''[[Pirates & Privateers]]''
  
*''[[Pirates & Privateers]]''
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*{{FFCite|20|''Swoop Bikes''}}
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*''[[The Official Star Wars Fact File]]''
  
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*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20030130jtptan|text=''J't'p'tan: Temples and Tybis''|int=J't'p'tan: Temples and Tybis}}
 
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''
  
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''
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*{{SWPM|Scum & Villainy|link=http://www.swpocketmodels.com/images/shipsv01c.jpg|cardname=Dark Star Hellion swoop bike}}
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*{{SWPM|Scum & Villainy|link=http://www.swpocketmodels.com/images/shipsv01d.jpg|cardname=Nova Demon swoop bike}}
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*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
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*{{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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}}
   
 
==Notes and references==
  
==Notes and references==
 
{{Reflist}}
  
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==External links==
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*{{SWGWiki|Flare S Swoop}}
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[[Category:Mobquet Swoops and Speeders products]]
  
[[Category:Mobquet Swoops and Speeders products]]
 
[[Category:Swoops]]
  
[[Category:Swoops]]
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Revision as of 03:23, 1 August 2014

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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 criminal 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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