Mining Explorer
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| Mining Explorer | |
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| Length |
~1,600 meters[2] |
| Hyperdrive system |
Equipped[3] |
| Armament |
Gun batteries (at least 4)[4] |
| Complement |
Enough room for over a dozen TIE/ln starfighters[3] |
| Docking bays |
At least one[3] |
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A Mining Explorer was a large utility craft used for research and exploration.[3]
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[edit] Characteristics
The ships were clad with a green-colored hull and had an array of engines at the stern.[3] Hangars were located towards the mid-section of the vessel.[5] A Mining Explorer was about the size of an Imperial-class Star Destroyer[2] and was armed with at least four double-barreled artillery guns.[4]
[edit] History
The ships were used by the House of Tagge Mining Company, a subsidiary of TaggeCo. Baron Orman Tagge[3] and his sister Domina often used a Mining Explorer as their flagships.[6]
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars 25: Siege at Yavin (First appearance)
- Star Wars 26: Doom Mission
- Star Wars 31: Return to Tatooine
- Star Wars 33: Saber Clash
- Star Wars 34: Thunder in the Stars
- Star Wars 50: The Crimson Forever
