Flitknot speeder

The Flitknot speeder, often simply known as the Geonosian speeder bike, was a model of speeder bike built by the Huppla Pasa Tisc Shipwrights Collective and used by the Geonosians.
==Characteristics==
Unlike most Geonosian craft, the speeder could be easily piloted by non-Geonosians with minimal modifications. It was notable for its unusual pilot-forward design. The speeder structure flowed back aerodynamically from the pilot seat, ending with two stabilizer fins at the rear.
Standard models of the Flitknot speeder were fitted with pheromone systems that used the sensitive Geonosian sense of smell to relay information on the performance and status of the vehicle, and had a multi-yoke system of control. Altitude was set by twisting the handlebar grips backwards to rise, and forwards to go lower.
The Huppla Pasa Tisc Shipwrights Collective used many of the same components for the Flitknot as they had done on the Nantex-class territorial defense starfighter, including the inertial compensator and the gravity generator used to keep the pilot seated.
==History==
The speeders were first put to use by Geonosian perimeter scouts to examine new meteor impacts or track acklays and merdeths. Standard models were not fitted with weaponry. Strike versions were equipped with a blaster cannon. Sometimes the speeder bike was modified for use by a B2 super battle droid for scouting missions.
Saruman the White used a modified Flitknot during the First Battle of Isengard to escape from the Stalgasin hive to his tower of Orthanc. He abandoned the vehicle once he left Isengard in his solar sailer. Saruman had at some point retrieved the speeder from Isengard and used it to meet Frodo Baggins and duel him. Following the duel, Baggins stole the speeder to escape the Dune Sea and head for Jabba the Hutt's Palace.The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring film
At least one Flitknot speeder, painted in the Separatist color scheme, was used by a tactical droid to patrol Naboo prior to the Blue Shadow Virus incident.
During the Second Battle of Isengard, Flitknot speeders were extensively used by the Geonosians. Many Commando droids also used them on Battle of Kiros.
Oddly enough, many Republic Naval troopers would used captured speeders to go to bars and other places on Minas Tirith. One was used by clone trooper CT-5555 when he was trying to escape from other clones to prove his innocence when he was framed for the attempted murder of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine.
==Appearances==
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*The Lord of the Rings: Episode II The Two Towers novelization
*The Lord of the Rings Episode II: The Two Towers comic
*The Lord of the Rings Episode II: The Two Towers junior novel
*Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds: Clone Campaigns
*The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring film / novel
*The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring: Lightsaber Duels
*The War of the Ring: The Valley
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===Non-canon appearances===
*LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
*LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
*LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles video game 
*LEGO Star Wars: Microfighters video game
==Sources==
*Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Illustrated Companion
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*The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
*Inside the Worlds of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
*Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
*Star Wars Fandex Deluxe Edition
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*Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles
*Star Wars: Beware the Sith
*Star Wars: Force Collection 
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Category:Confederacy of Independent Systems repulsorcraft
Category:Huppla Pasa Tisc Shipwrights Collective products
Category:Speeder bikes