Infantry Support Platform

The Infantry Support Platform (ISP), also known as the swamp speeder, was a repulsorlift speeder first deployed by the Grand Army of the Republic for swamp combat during the late War of the Ring.
==Characteristics==
It had a semi-circular base protected by a red-and-white armored shell. Mounted on the rear was a large turbofan, which, working with the speeder's repulsorlift drive, propelled the craft through swamps. The 100 kph thrust-fan provided both forward propulsion and a precise braking airblast when reversed.
It was crewed by two clone troopers that sat on either side of the engine, operating controls or firing the vehicle's two forward-mounted blaster cannons. The cannons are able to cause damage to light-armored targets, and with a precise hit, can rupture heavier targets as well.
These twin-blasters were highly effective against infantry forces such as B1-Series battle droids and B2 super battle droids, and even the larger units such as the NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcers and Heavy Missile Platforms encountered on Lothlórien and Helm's Deep.
==History==
It was one of many specialized speeders created towards the end of the War of the Ring and a heavy variant of the BARC speeder. A terrain laser scanner was fitted to the speeder's underside, allowing clone troopers to scout the environment for any foes. It was notably used during the Battle of the Hornburg and the Battle of Moria.
Like many other vehicles of the Galactic Republic, the swamp speeder was used during the Galactic Civil War by both Imperial and Rebel forces. Additionally, pirate and planetary organizations would acquire and utilize some units. These would then be used to conduct raids, protect fortresses, or aid allied factions. The most notable organizations to use them were Black Sun, the Hutt Clan, and the Zann Consortium.
==Behind the scenes==
Concept artist T.J. Frame was tasked with developing vehicle designs when he first joined the Episode III Art Department. One of his earliest designs was an extrapolation of a Star Wars-style swamp boat, inspired by the fanboats used here on Earth.
==Appearances==
*The War of the Ring: Crash Course
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*Dark Lord: The Rise of Delightful Children
*Star Wars: Empire at War
*Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
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==Sources==
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*Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary
*Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Incredible Cross-Sections
*Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
*Bounty Hunters
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*Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
*Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Expansion: Prima Official Game Guide
*Star Wars PocketModel TCG: Order 66
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
*The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
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Category:Rebel Alliance repulsorcraft
Category:Aratech Repulsor Company products
Category:Black Sun vehicles
Category:Galactic Empire vehicles
Category:Galactic Republic repulsorcraft
Category:Hutt Clan vehicles
Category:Uulshos Manufacturing products
Category:Zann Consortium vehicles