The IPV-1 System Patrol Craft, also known as the Imperial patrol vehicle or IPV-1 corvette, was a standard system security and customs vessel commonly used near planets to interdict smugglers and protect against piracy. It was produced by Republic Sienar Systems.

Contents 1 History 2 Notable vessels 3 Behind the scenes 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 Notes and references 6.1 In other languages

HistoryEdit

Being very fast and maneuverable, they patrolled Republic and later Imperial sectors when larger ships were unavailable. They were regarded as the first line of defense against purveyors of contraband and various organizations attempting insurrection against a system, and relied on their speed to catch and disable or destroy enemy craft. Pirate attacks fell to an all-time low when this craft was in a sector. However many fell into the hands of pirates and crime syndicates who used them to defend their outposts.

Lacking a hyperdrive, the IPV-1 flew specific routes along known smuggling lanes. Their objective was to maintain the peace and order of the galactic government within controlled space.

In order to serve their purpose well, these vessels were armed with four Taim & Bak XV7 turbolasers, as well as a single Krupx VL-4a warhead launch system.

The Alliance to Restore the Republic was also known to have purchased them through various merchant systems.

During the Thrawn campaign, Niles Ferrier managed to steal them three IPV-1 System Patrol Crafts in the Amorris system in order to sell them to the Empire.^[2][3]

Notable vesselsEdit

• Bouncer
• Freejack
• Glas
• Kouerd
• Ranger
• Scylla

Behind the scenesEdit

West End Games established that "IPV" stands for "Imperial Patrol Vehicle". Starships of the Galaxy claimed that these ships were originally manufactured for the Republic and that their original designation was "Independent Patrol Vehicle". The name was changed under the Empire, but the design of the ships was not.

In Star Wars: Empire at War and Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption IPV-1s may be built at pirate docks, but not Imperial bases; they are also seen very often in Black Sun pirate fleets orbiting pirate controlled planets in Empire at War's "Galactic Conquest" mode.

AppearancesEdit

• The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo
• Star Wars: TIE Fighter (First appearance)
• Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• Star Wars: Empire at War
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
•  "Infiltration"—Supernova (WEG)
• River of Chaos 1
• Dark Force Rising (Mentioned only)
• Planet of Twilight
• Vision of the Future

SourcesEdit

• Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
• Pirates & Privateers
• Starships of the Galaxy
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption: Prima Official Game Guide
• The Essential Guide to Warfare

Notes and referencesEdit

Sienar starship classes
Transports Lambda-class T-4a shuttle · Martial-class shuttle · Mu-class Model 1 Shuttle · Mu-class Model 2 Shuttle · Mu-class Model 3 Shuttle · Sentinel-class landing craft · Scimitar · TIE lander · TIE/sh shuttle · WR-542 Shooting Star Patrol ships Bayonet-class light cruiser · Guardian-class light cruiser · IPV-1 Patrol Craft · Warden-class light cruiser Frigates Enforcer-class picket cruiser · Immobilizer 418 cruiser · Interdictor-class cruiser · Vindicator-class heavy cruiser Battleships Sienar Battleship
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