Mankvim-814 light interceptor
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| Mankvim-814 light interceptor | |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
Mankvim-814 light interceptor |
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| 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]
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| Crew | |
| Passengers |
None |
| Consumables |
2 hours[1] |
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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]
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[edit] Characteristics
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]
[edit] History
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 Galactic Civil War, a number of spacers also used this type of craft for atmospheric travel.
[edit] Behind the scenes
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.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)
- Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
[edit] Sources
- Revenge of the Sith Incredible Cross Sections
- Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
Starship Battles Preview 6 on Wizards.com (article)
Techno Union starfighter in the Databank
- Starships of the Galaxy (2007)
[edit] Notes and references
