ISP speeder
Production information
Manufacturer	Uulshos Manufacturing[1] Aratech Repulsor Company
Model	Infantry Support Platform[1]
Class	Speeder[1]
Cost	New: 16,000 credits[1] Used: 10,000 credits[1]
Technical specifications
Length	5 meters[1]
Maximum speed	100 km/h[1]
Shielding	None[1]
Armament	Twin blaster cannons (2)[1]
Crew	Pilot (1)[1] Gunner (1)[1]
Passengers	None[1]
Cargo capacity	55 kg[2]
Consumables	1 day[2]
Usage
Availability	Restricted[2]
Role(s)	Anti-infantry Combat support
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era Rebellion era
Affiliation	Galactic Republic Galactic Empire Alliance to Restore the Republic Black Sun Pirates Hutt Cartel Zann Consortium

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The Infantry Support Platform (ISP), also known as the swamp speeder, was a repulsorlift speeder first deployed by the Grand Army of the Republic for swamp combat during the late Clone Wars.

CharacteristicsEdit

It had a semi-circular base protected by a red-and-white armored shell. Mounted on the rear was a large turbofan, which, working with the speeder's repulsorlift drive, propelled the craft through swamps. The 100 kph thrust-fan provided both forward propulsion and a precise braking airblast when reversed.

It was crewed by two clone troopers that sat on either side of the engine, operating controls or firing the vehicle's two forward-mounted blaster cannons.

These twin-blasters were highly effective against infantry forces such as B1 battle droids and B2 super battle droids, and even the larger units such as the NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcers and Heavy Missile Platforms encountered on Felucia and Kashyyyk.

HistoryEdit

It was one of many specialized speeders created towards the end of the Clone Wars and a heavy variant of the BARC speeder. A terrain laser scanner was fitted to the speeder's underside, allowing clone troopers to scout the environment for any foes. It was notably used during the Battle of Kashyyyk.

Like many other vehicles of the Galactic Republic, the swamp speeder was used during the Galactic Civil War by both Imperial and Rebel forces. Additionally, pirate and planetary organizations would acquire and utilize some units. These would then be used to conduct raids, protect fortresses, or aid allied factions. The most notable organizations to use them were Black Sun, the Hutt Cartel, and the Zann Consortium.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Crash Course
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)
• Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
• Star Wars: Empire at War
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
•  Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided

SourcesEdit

• "Ground Assault"—Star Wars Insider 83
• Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary
• Revenge of the Sith: Incredible Cross-Sections
• Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
• Star Wars Miniatures: Bounty Hunters
•  Starships and Vehicles of Revenge of the Sith on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links on Archive.org)
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption: Prima Official Game Guide
• Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Order 66
• The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Galactic Hunters (Card: Swamp Speeder)
• Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
•  Swamp speeder in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)

Notes and referencesEdit

External linksEdit

• Swamp Speeder on SWG Wiki