The Flash speeder was a lightweight repulsorlift landspeeder vehicle used by the Royal Guards of Naboo. They were normally used as quick and agile patrol craft, but could be used as a combat vehicle when the need arose. A turret-mounted blaster cannon could be affixed to the rear spoiler.[2]
History[]
During the Invasion of Naboo, Queen Padmé Amidala and Captain Panaka used Flash speeders and Gian heavy patrol speeders in their mission to liberate the capital city of Theed from the occupation of the Trade Federation.[3] During the Clone Wars, Flash speeders were used by a group of bounty hunters hired by Count Dooku during an attempt to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine at the Festival of Light.[5]
In 2 BBY, Phoenix Cell used Flash speeders at their base on Atollon.[6]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Galactic Defense
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Crisis on Naboo"
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch — "Cornered"
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch — "Devil's Deal"
- Most Wanted (Mentioned only)
- Most Wanted audiobook (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Rebels — "Warhead"
Sources[]
- "Crisis on Naboo" Episode Guide | The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Flash speeder in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Gian speeder in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 54 (Helmets: Naboo Royal Guard)
- Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – The Official Collector's Edition (Indirect mention only)
- "Speeders on Land, Sea, and Air (1)" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Flash Speeder in the Databank (backup link)
- Gian Speeder in the Databank (backup link)
- Naboo Royal Guards in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ "Speeders on Land, Sea, and Air (1)" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Flash speeder in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Flash Speeder in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Star Wars Complete Vehicles, New Edition
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Crisis on Naboo"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars Rebels — "Warhead"