J-type star skiff
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| J-type star skiff | |
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J-type star skiff |
| Model |
Modified J-type star skiff |
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| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
29.2 meters[1] |
| Width |
49.3 meters[1] |
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| Hyperdrive system |
Modified hyperdrive system |
| Shielding |
Equipped |
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| Sensor systems |
Equipped |
| Targeting systems |
Equipped |
| Navigation system |
Equipped |
| Avionics |
Equipped |
| Countermeasures |
Sensor jamming system |
| Armament |
Top-mounted laser cannons (2)[1] |
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The J-type star skiff (sometimes called the Naboo star skiff) was a yacht starship created by the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps for the Royal House of Naboo. It was referred to as a star skiff due to its primary purpose as a passenger transport, a role often shared by the common repulsorlift surface vehicles known as skiffs.
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[edit] Characteristics
The J-type star skiff symbolized the changes sweeping through the galaxy in the final days of the Galactic Republic.
Though the star skiff retained the sleek, teardrop-shaped main hull and wide, sweeping wings of previous royal cruisers, exposed access grills and discolored Sossen-7 sublight engines indicated that the star skiff was a product of turbulent times. Perhaps most shocking of all for a Naboo royal vessel, was the inclusion of a pair of top-mounted laser cannons. The J-type star skiff was 29 meters in length, and 49.3 meters wing to wing. Inside, the star skiff was remarkably spacious for its small size. The Naboo star skiff was equipped with lockers and a medical suite, in addition to the standard cabins and compartments.
[edit] History
Though designed for Queen Apailana, the current monarch continued Naboo's tradition of gratitude towards the services of former Queen Amidala by allowing her to use the star skiff.
As a rule, only the planet's monarch could own a vessel sheathed in chromium, but Padmé's popularity and loyalty to Naboo superseded such tradition. Though Padmé was more than capable of piloting the star skiff, she often left the duty of flying the ship to Captain Gregar Typho or C-3PO. J-type star skiffs were also used by contemporary prominent individuals in the Republic.
Padmé Amidala used this vessel to fly to Mustafar during her attempt to find her husband, Anakin Skywalker, just after the conclusion of the Clone Wars. Unbeknownst to her, Obi-Wan Kenobi had stowed aboard the ship, and this led to a fateful duel.
Obi-Wan Kenobi also flew Padmé Amidala in the yacht to the medical facility at Polis Massa Base, after Anakin had employed a Force Choke upon her.
[edit] Behind the scenes
The Naboo star skiff resembles the RQ-3 Dark Star unmanned aerial vehicle and the Northrop YB-49 bomber plane.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars film
- The Clone Wars: Departure
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith junior novel
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith comic
[edit] Sources
- Attack of the Clones: Incredible Cross-Sections
- Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
- Star Wars Insider 82
- Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
Naboo star skiff in the Databank
