Sheathipede-class Shuttle

Manufacturer
Haor Chall Engineering

Model
Sheathipede-class Transport Shuttle

Class
Transport Shuttle

Cost
40,000 Credits

Max Space Speed
60 MGLT

Hyperdrive rating
Class 1

Armament
Laser cannons (3)

Crew
2

Minimum crew
1

Passengers
6

Cargo capacity
1 metric tons

Role(s)
Short-range transport

Background and History

They were shaped like soldier beetles, and their clawfooted landing legs could only settle down on hard surfaces. This was due to the businessmen's distaste for dealing with poor, underdeveloped worlds.

These shuttles often had their cockpits removed and replaced by automated pilots, so that cabin space could be increased. The Sheathipede-class shuttle was a short-range ship, used only for planetary travel or to ferry passengers to and from an orbital space station or starship.

The personal shuttle of Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray was named the Lapiz Cutter. This ship had no weapons, although it was protected by powerful deflector shields.

A distinct variant of the Sheathipede had several laser cannons and a seat for a gunner next to the pilot, thus widening the cockpit. Due to the additional armament on the dorsal fin, the communications antenna was shortened.

The shuttle bore a resemblance to the larger Neimoidian trader, the Maxillipede shuttle and the Class Type B escort shuttle.