Starscream-9 Ion Drive

Starscream-9 Ion Drive
Production information
Manufacturer	Sienar Fleet Systems
Type	Military ion drive
Cost	500,000 credits
Physical and technical specifications
Weight	24 metric tons
Usage and history
Purpose	Realspace propulsion system

The Starscream-9 Ion Drive was a type of ion engine made by Sienar Fleet Systems for military use in fighters. Costing half a million credits and weighing in at 24 metric tons, this drive was an example of cutting edge technology of the period. It was exceedingly difficult to modify, and civilian possession of a Starscream-9 was a class one infraction in Imperial space.

Sources

• Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters, Second Edition
• The Far Orbit Project