Light Assault Vehicle/repulsorlift QH-7 Chariot
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| LAVr QH-7 Chariot | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
Light Assault Vehicle/repulsorlift QH-7 Chariot |
| Class | |
| Cost |
40,000 credits[1] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
11.8 meters[2] |
| Maximum speed |
350 km/h[1] |
| Maximum altitude |
8 meters[2] |
| Engine unit(s) |
Repulsorlifts (5)[2] |
| Armament |
Laser cannon (1)[2] |
| Crew | |
| Passengers |
Command staff[2] |
| Cargo capacity |
200 kg[1] |
| Consumables |
3 days[1] |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
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| Era(s) | |
| Affiliation | |
The LAVr QH-7 Chariot was a command speeder issued to most Imperial ground forces. It was designed to allow a commander to enter battlefield with moderate protection, but was also frequently tasked with evacuating a commander from a hot zone. It was also often used by Imperial generals to move to the front lines, pick up a field commander, receive face-to-face briefing, and then ferry the general back to the safety of a mobile command base.
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[edit] Characteristics
It had a flight-ceiling of 8 meters, making it capable of traversing difficult terrain. In addition to a forward laser cannon, it also had extensive armor for added protection of its passengers, which mostly consisted of command staff. In battle, surrounding vehicles were expected to defend against attacking enemy troops.
Able to keep up with advancing walkers and other repulsor-craft, the Chariot was designed for rear-echelon duty, serving as a mobile command-center filled with tactical computers and holoscreens. The commander in charge could coordinate up to a dozen combat units, while simultaneously transmitting to the Central Military Command. A Chariot's staff consisted of a commander, a driver, a gunner, and at least four communication droids.
Most of the speeder's rear contained electronic counter-measures, which provided some protection against EM bursts and other disruptive tactics. Its communications array was equipped with signal-scramblers, which made any outgoing messages nearly impossible to decipher.
Later, the Empire replaced the Laser cannon with a Swivel gun.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Missions 9: Revolt of the Battle Droids
- Star Wars Missions 11: Bounty Hunters vs. Battle Droids
- Rookies: Rendezvous
- The Glove of Darth Vader
- Heir to the Empire
- Dark Force Rising
- The Last Command
- X-wing: Isard's Revenge
- Crimson Empire
[edit] Sources
- Imperial Sourcebook
- Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Heir to the Empire Sourcebook
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Star Wars: Behind the Magic
"Battle of Yavin" - Star Wars Trading Card Game
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 100 (LAV1-2, Chariot LAV)
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (See Chariot LAV)
