Mankvim-814 light interceptor
Production information
Manufacturer	Feethan Ottraw Scalable Assemblies[1]
Model	Mankvim-814 light interceptor
Class	Starfighter
Cost	New: 15,000 credits Used: 6,000 credits
Technical specifications
Length	10.7 meters[1]
Width	6.46 meters[1]
Height/depth	3.45 meters[1]
Maximum acceleration	3,400 G[1]
Maximum speed (atmosphere)	62,000 km/h[1]
Hyperdrive system	None[1]
Shielding	Equipped
Armament	Laser cannons (2)[1] Fire arc: Front
Crew	Pilot (1)[1]
Passengers	None
Consumables	2 hours[1]
Usage
Role(s)	Interceptor
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era
Affiliation	Techno Union Confederacy of Independent Systems Corporate Sector Authority

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The Mankvim-814 light interceptor, also known as the Techno Union starfighter, or Rattletrap^[2], was a starfighter used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems near the close of the Clone Wars.^[1]

CharacteristicsEdit

The Mankvim-814's simple construction consisted largely of a reactor feeding power to a high-velocity ion drive. A magnetized rudder tilted the ion flow for off-axis thrust, while side thrusters aided roll and yaw adjustments.^[1]

The interceptor was armed with twin rapid-fire laser cannons and durable deflector shields for combat. The Mankvim-814 light interceptor seated one pilot, typically a droid pilot. The interceptor's aerodynamic wings, fitted with repulsorlifts, aided with overall maneuverability.^[1]

HistoryEdit

The Mankvim-814 was a bulbous, oval-shaped, short-range fighter created by the Feethan Ottraw Scalable Assemblies on behalf of the Techno Union on the planet Utapau. The Techno Union built these tiny, short-ranged starfighters on the planet from local materials. They were hastily constructed in the ancient Grand Halls without any regard for Utapau's architectural heritage.^[1]

The model was later given to the Corporate Sector Authority, where it was used and produced in limited numbers.^[3]

During the Battle of Murkhana on the final day of the Clone Wars, they were used to combat incoming Republic forces.

During the Galactic Civil War, a number of spacers also used this type of craft for atmospheric travel. The wreck of a crashed Mankvim-814 was found outside of Nym's Stronghold on Lok.^[2]

Behind the scenesEdit

While Revenge of the Sith: Incredible Cross-Sections gives the maximum atmospheric speed of the Mankvim-814 as being 62,000 km/h, the later published Starship Battles Preview 6 gives it as being 1,450 km/h. It is possible that the latter is simply gameplay mechanics.

The Mankvim-814 was introduced to the MMORPG, Star Wars Galaxies, as part of Chapter 9 in April 2008, as a player instant travel vehicle.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)
• Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
•  Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided

SourcesEdit

• Revenge of the Sith Incredible Cross Sections
• Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
•  Starship Battles Preview 6 on Wizards.com (original article link, backup links on Archive.org)
• Starships of the Galaxy (2007)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
•  Techno Union starfighter in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)

Notes and referencesEdit