Salon pod

Salon pods were the forward lower sections of Consular-class cruisers and republic frigates.

Characteristics
It contained amenities for diplomats and passengers during long space voyages, and in emergencies could be detached from the cruiser to serve as an escape pod.

Salon pods were heavily armored and sealed against all forms of probing or bugging, and so were often used as an ideal location for direct negotiations and diplomacy.