Phantom

***Phantom** is a stub article. You can help the Small Sci Fi Screen Craft Wiki by expanding it.*This article is about **the VCX-series auxiliary starfighter**. You may be looking for **the *Sheathipede*-class transport shuttle *Phantom II***.

## **Phantom**

### Present for battles/events

Mission to destroy a kyber crystal
Attack on an Imperial convoy
Rescue of Tseebo
Raid on the communications tower
Action at Mustafar
Mission to steal Imperial shield generators
Assault on Seelos
Skirmish aboard a Republic medical station
Blockade of Ibaar
Battle on Garel
Mission on Lothal
Mission to the third moon of Concord Dawn
Duel on Oosalon
Mission to Malachor

## Additional Info

### Franchise

Star Wars

"*Another great surprise the* **Ghost** *packs is the* Phantom*. It's a starfighter that's hidden, in plain sight, on the back of the* **Ghost***.*"
―Ezra Bridger (A New Hero)
The ***Phantom*** was a modified VCX-series auxiliary starfighter that could dock with its mothership, the *Ghost*. The *Phantom* was widely used by the crew of the ***Ghost***, who were also known as the Spectres. The *Phantom* was used by these rebels on numerous missions against the Galactic Empire.

***Details of the ship’s history can be found on it’s Wookiepedia entry.***

## Description

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The *Phantom* was a modified VCX-series auxiliary starfighter that was attached to the VCX-100 light freighter known as the ***Ghost***. Both vessels were manufactured by the Corellian Engineering Corporation. The auxiliary ship was armed with a Taim & Bak MS-2B twin laser cannon and a Taim & Bak KX4 dorsal laser turret The *Phantom* had a former starfighter cockpit that had been sourced during an earlier raid. It was also equipped with four swinging seats which could be folded to make way for goods. The *Phantom* also had a hatch which led down to the *Ghost's* ship ladder.

The *Phantom* was capable of doubling as both a starfighter and shuttle; something that was maximized by its crew. On at least two occasions, the *Phantom* sustained damage but was repaired to full operational capacity. The *Phantom* was also equipped with a jammer that allowed it to conceal its presence. The rebel Sabine Wren painted a Sando aqua monster on the *Phantom's* hull. The *Phantom* was upgraded to include a hyperdrive by a Mon Calamari shipbuilder named Quarrie. However the hyperdrive required an Astromech in order to function. In addition, the *Phantom's* autopilot was also programmed to fly back to the mothership. This was a mechanism designed to counter thefts.

Because of the *Phantom's* secondary role as a shuttle, it was larger, heavier, and less agile than dedicated starfighters like the TIE/ln space superiority starfighter used by the Galactic Empire. This was compensated for by its durability, shielding, aft armament, versatility, and sophisticated avionics systems. In addition to its duties as a fighter and shuttle, the laser cannons allowed it to be used as an aft-facing gun turret for the ***Ghost*** when docked in reverse.

## Behind the scenes

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The Ghost's attack shuttle was first identified as the *Wolf* in concept art that appeared in a video released on October 12, 2013. The video featured concept art from the upcoming animated series *Star Wars Rebels*. However, the ship was revealed as the *Phantom* at the January 2014 Nuremberg International Toy Fair, which announced a LEGO set featuring the shuttle. The set includes a detachable cockpit, a cargo hold for storing Ezra Bridger's Imperial cadet helmet and blaster, a spring-loaded missile, and encourages players to fly the *Phantom* into battle against the Galactic Empire's TIE fighters.

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## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 *Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide*
2. ↑ *Ultimate Star Wars*
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 *Dawn of Rebellion*
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Star Wars Rebels Episode Wings of the Master
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 *Star Wars Rebels: Head to Head*
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars Rebels Episode Gathering Forces
7. ↑ *Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow*
8. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Breaking Ranks
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Star Wars Rebels Episode Out of Darkness
10. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Call to Action
11. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Fire Across the Galaxy
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 *Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal*
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Star Wars Rebels Episode Relics of the Old Republic
14. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Always Two There Are
15. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Legacy
16. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode A Princess on Lothal
17. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode The Protector of Concord Dawn
18. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Shroud of Darkness
19. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Twilight of the Apprentice
20. ↑ *Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion*
21. ↑ Rise of the Old Masters Concept Art Gallery
22. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Rise of the Old Masters
23. ↑ Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
24. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Wings of the Master Trivia Gallery
25. ↑ Star Wars Rebels Episode Brothers of the Broken Horn
26. ↑ Star Wars Rebels: The Empire Returns (Youtube – 12 Octoberr 2013)
27. ↑ | Nuremberg Toy Fair: Focus on the Ghost and Phantom (Hoth Bricks – 28 January 2014)