J-type diplomatic barge
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| J-type diplomatic barge | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer |
Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps[1]/Nubia Star Drives, Incorporated |
| Model |
Custom-Built J-type diplomatic barge |
| Class | |
| Cost |
2,000,000 Credits |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
39 meters[2] |
| Width |
91 meters[2] |
| Height/depth |
6.8 meters[1] |
| Maximum acceleration |
2,500 G[1] |
| Maximum speed (atmosphere) | |
| Engine unit(s) | |
| Hyperdrive rating |
Class 0.7[2] |
| Hyperdrive range |
80.000 lightyears[1] |
| Hyperdrive system |
Nubian S-6 hyperdrive generators (2)[2] |
| Power output |
6 × 1012 MW[2] |
| Shielding |
Redundant shield generators |
| Hull |
Chromium plating |
| Sensor systems |
Equipped |
| Targeting systems |
Equipped |
| Navigation system |
Equipped |
| Countermeasures |
Jamming system |
| Armament |
None[1] |
| Crew | |
| Minimum crew |
2[2] |
| Passengers | |
| Consumables |
1 Year |
| Life support |
1 Year |
| Communication systems |
Equipped |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
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| Era(s) | |
| Affiliation | |
The J-type diplomatic barge was a starship used by the royalty of Naboo for diplomatic transport. Designed by the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps, the craft succeeded the J-type 327 Nubian royal starship as primary transport for Naboo's queen and royal entourage.
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[edit] Characteristics
To remedy prior design flaws, the new vessel was fitted with improved deflector shield generators and multiple backup S-6 hyperdrive generators, ensuring hyperspace ability and crew safety while retaining the high speed and sleek aerodynamics that exemplified its predecessor.
In accordance with Naboo custom for diplomatic ships, the barge was unarmed, instead relying on its high speed, powerful shields, and fighter escort to escape enemy fire. Because of the limited range of most escort fighters, the barge was equipped with four under-wing recharge sockets for use by N-1 starfighters during long voyages.
Being a luxury vessel, the barge was equipped with many of the same amenities that marked other high-level diplomatic ships: spacious crew stations, four large luxury chambers, and six cabins for guards.
[edit] History
The vessel was used to transport Senator Padmé Amidala to Coruscant in 22 BBY on the day of the vote of the Military Creation Act. On that gloomy day, the starship was destroyed seconds after landing by Zam Wesell, a bounty hunter, in an attempt to assassinate the senator. Zam failed, because Senator Amidala used a decoy on the barge to fool any potential assassins. The Senator survived the attempt, having disguised her self as an escort fighter pilot, but her handmaiden Cordé perished in the blast.
[edit] Behind the scenes
The design of the ship resembles that of the Northrop YB-49 bomber and the RQ-3 Dark Star, though the finished product more closely resembles (and sounds like) a 1930s commercial propeller-plane.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (First appearance)
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones junior novel
BREAKING NEWS: Amidala Alive—HoloNet News Vol. 531 56
- Star Wars Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere
[edit] Sources
Naboo Royal Cruiser in the Databank
- Theomet Danlé in the Databank
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Attack of the Clones: Incredible Cross-Sections
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 57 (NAB5-6 Naboo Royal Cruiser)
- Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
