Aratech Military Speeder Bike Prototype

The Aratech Military Speeder Bike Prototype was a craft used by the Rebel Alliance. The craft's agility and acceleration was superior to that of landspeeders and airspeeders. Its armaments included a concussion missile launcher. The Rebels used the Aratech speeder bikes for scouting during the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY.The New Essential Chronology places the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY.
==Behind the scenes==
The Aratech Military Speeder Bike Prototype was originally a piece of concept art by Joe Johnston for Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.Return of the Jedi Sketchbook It was later turned into a vehicle by Hasbro as part of its Expanded Universe line of toys in 1998, where it was also referred to as simply "Prototype Speeder Bike." It included an exclusive Rebel speeder bike pilot action figure. The speeder bike made a live action appearance in a commercial for various Expanded Universe vehicles, which portrayed the bike and its pilot on Endor being pursued by Imperial scout troopers on speeder bikes.
The short comic story "Sand Blasted" from Star Wars Tales 4 includes a "swoop" piloted by Spiker that matches the design and colors of this speeder bike.
==Appearances==
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==Sources==
*The Art of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 
*Return of the Jedi Sketchbook 
*The Star Wars Sourcebook 
*Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
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*The Making of Return of the Jedi 
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Category:Aratech Repulsor Company products
Category:Speeder bike models
Category:Vehicle classes of the Alliance to Restore the Republic