The Essential Guide to Force Exile/Vehicles and Vessels

While the first name that springs to mind when ships of the Force exiles are brought up is the Hawk-bat, this section encompasses more than just that one freighter. Information on any number of ships and vehicles developed by the now defunct Kraechar Arms is provided here as well, all with extensive details on design, development, and history. All of these entries have now been painfully and carefully organized on this page for ease of use.

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Shii-Cho-class transport
Long and boxy, the Shii-Cho-class transport was one of the first starship designs produced by Kraechar Arms, with the first vessel launched in 8 BBY. Significantly larger than any other Kraen vessel at the time, the Shii-Cho was nevertheless a lightly-armed freighter, albeit a versatile one. It was particularly vulnerable to flank attacks, as its double laser cannon turrets could not cover the length of the ship well and the two turbolaser turrets had slow rates of fire. However, the class was able to get past Imperial weaponry limitations and so became a fairly common sight in certain Outer Rim systems, as more of these vessels were produced than other sizable vessel operated by the Yanibar Guard. The vessels, while hard to maneuver, were relatively fast and, as with most Kraechar Arms products, more heavily armored than typical for a vessel of its class thanks to the expert metallurgy of the Xi Charrians who helped convert half-completed Trade Federation missile frigate hulls into freighters. As such, they were able to take a significant beating before destruction, which gave them time to flee into hyperspace. Docked at the stern of the ship, behind a concealed hatch, was a single Javelin-class shuttle. With the modular construction of its midsection, the vessel could be used as a troop transport, or a cargo hauler, or as a support vessel for larger ships. The six side cargo loading doors of the Shii-Cho made unloading cargo from the cargo decks a relatively easy task. Other uses for the Shii-Cho included as a medical ship, for carrying a molecular furnace for constructing new parts and equipment, mining gear, and even as a salvage/repair ship.


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