Starship/Legends

This article details a subject that falls under the Legends brand.The subject of this article appeared in the Old Republic era.The subject of this article appeared in the Rise of the Empire era.The subject of this article appeared in the Rebellion era.The subject of this article appeared in the New Republic era.The subject of this article appeared in the New Jedi Order era.The subject of this article appeared in the Legacy era.

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> A starship is a weapon, but it's the crew that makes it deadly.
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> An old spacer's line, Lost Tribe of the Sith: Precipice

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A **starship**, also known as a **starcruiser**, **spaceship**, **spacecraft**, or simply just **craft** or **ship**, was a vessel designed for interstellar travel, specifically between star systems. Starships were distinguished by the inclusion of a hyperdrive, a piece of equipment that made hyperspace travel possible.

## Propulsion

Interstellar flight became possible with the invention of the dual-drive system. Starships used sublight drives to leave a planet's gravity well and the hyperdrive to travel between stars faster than light speed.

Plotting a course to a star system was a highly complex operation. Calculations to travel at light speed were left up to a navigation computer or astromech droid.

A common sublight drive was the ion engine, which had a high power-to-weight ratio, and was used in Imperial TIE fighters and Star Destroyers.

Ships employed a repulsorlift drive during takeoffs from and landings on a planet. Repulsorlift drives were also used to assist in flight within gravity wells.<option>\*…{{{1}}}</option>

## Armament

Certain vessels were armed with laser cannons, turbolaser emplacements, or missile launchers. Some were equipped with deflector shields, countering the effects of laser weaponry, thus protecting the ship from attack and asteroid impacts. Larger ships also acted as carriers, transporting dozens or hundreds of fighters for combat operations.

## Crew

A small, single-person fighter, such as the X-wing starfighter, could be flown by one pilot, with the help of an astromech droid. Larger vessels, like the Super Star Destroyers, were crewed by thousands of personnel, who were responsible for ongoing maintenance and operations. Larger ships also had a bridge, the command center.

## Starship types

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* Yacht — A luxurious vessel typically owned by a politician, diplomat or rich person.
* Starfighter — A small one- or two-man vessel typically used for dogfighting.
* Bomber — A slower ship armed with bombs.
* Scout vessel — A small, fast ship used to scout an area before a main force arrives.
* Transport — A cargo or passenger carrier.
* Shuttle — A small craft used to transport personnel, usually at least partially though space.
* Gunship — Used for atmospheric or space combat.
* System patrol craft — Used for in-system operations; usually lacked hyperdrives.
* Freighter — A cargo or freight carrier.
* Capital ship — The largest of starships, often used as a warship.
* Space station — An artificial structure for use in orbit or deep space.

## Appearances

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* *Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic*
* *Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords*
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* *The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi*
* *The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader*
* *Star Wars: Starfighter*
* *Star Wars*: Episode I *The Phantom Menace*
* *Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace* junior novel
* *Rogue Planet*
* *Outbound Flight*
* *Jedi Quest: The Master of Disguise*
* *Jedi Quest: The School of Fear*
* *Jedi Quest: The Shadow Trap*
* *Jedi Quest: The Moment of Truth*
* *Jedi Quest: The Final Showdown*
* *Star Wars Adventures 1: Hunt the Sun Runner*
* *Star Wars Adventures 2: The Cavern of Screaming Skulls*
* *Star Wars Adventures 3: The Hostage Princess*
* *Star Wars Adventures 4: Jango Fett vs. the Razor Eaters*
* *Star Wars Adventures 5: The Shape-Shifter Strikes*
* *Star Wars Adventures 6: The Warlords of Balmorra*
* *Star Wars: Battlefront*
* *Star Wars: Republic Commando*
* *Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter*
* *Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive*
* *Star Wars*: Episode II *Attack of the Clones*
* *Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones* junior novel
* *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* video game
* *Star Wars: Battlefront II*
* *Republic Commando: Hard Contact*
* *Boba Fett: Crossfire*
* *Boba Fett: Maze of Deception*
* *Republic Commando: Triple Zero*
* *Republic Commando: True Colors*
* *The Clone Wars: Shadowed*
* *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* film
* *The Clone Wars: Decide Your Destiny: Tethan Battle Adventure*
* *Fierce Twilight*
* *Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Live Fire*
* *The Clone Wars: Prelude*
* *Star Wars: The Clone Wars* TV series
* *The Clone Wars: Shakedown*
* *The Clone Wars: Procedure*
* *The Clone Wars: Agenda*
* *The Clone Wars: Mouse Hunt*
* *The Clone Wars: The Fall of Falleen*
* *The Clone Wars: Discount*
* *The Clone Wars: Departure*
* *The Clone Wars: Transfer*
* *The Clone Wars: The Dreams of General Grievous*
* *The Clone Wars: Bait*
* *The Clone Wars: Neighbors* (Appears in flashback(s))
* *The Clone Wars: The Valley*
* *The Clone Wars: Covetous*
* *The Clone Wars: Curfew*
* *The Clone Wars: The Ballad of Cham Syndulla* (Appears in flashback(s))
* *Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes*
* *Air Strike*
* *The Clone Wars: Act on Instinct*
* *The Clone Wars: The Valsedian Operation*
* *The Clone Wars: Hunting the Hunters (Part I)*
* *Gunship Over Florrum*
* *The Clone Wars: Hunting the Hunters (Part III)*
* *Droids Over Iego*
* *Republic Ace*
* *Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel*
* *Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron*
* *Labyrinth of Evil*
* *Star Wars*: Episode III *Revenge of the Sith*
* *Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith* junior novel
* *Imperial Commando: 501st*
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* *Star Wars: The Force Unleashed*
* *The Last of the Jedi: A Tangled Web*
* *The Last of the Jedi: Return of the Dark Side*
* *The Last of the Jedi: Secret Weapon*
* *The Last of the Jedi: Against the Empire* Appears in simulator
* *The Last of the Jedi: Master of Deception*
* *The Last of the Jedi: Reckoning*
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* *Domain of Evil*
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* *A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker*
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* *Han Solo at Stars' End*
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* *Star Wars: Empire at War*
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* *Death Star*
* *Star Wars: X-Wing*
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* *Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope* novel (First appearance)
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* *Escape from the Death Star*
* *Star Wars: Trench Run*
* *Star Wars: Assault Team*
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* *The Jewel of Yavin*
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* *Scoundrel's Luck*
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* *Tatooine Manhunt*
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* *Battle for the Golden Sun*
* *Starfall*
* *Otherspace*
* *Scavenger Hunt*
* *Riders of the Maelstrom*
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* *Otherspace II: Invasion*
* *Black Ice*
* *The Game Chambers of Questal*
* *The Isis Coordinates*
* *Death in the Undercity*
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* *The Abduction*
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* *The Empire Strikes Back* game
* *Star Wars 40: The Empire Strikes Back: Battleground Hoth*
* *Star Wars 41: The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial Pursuit*
* *Star Wars 42: The Empire Strikes Back: To Be a Jedi*
* *Star Wars 43: The Empire Strikes Back: Betrayal at Bespin*
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* *Star Wars*: Episode VI *Return of the Jedi*
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* *Star Wars: Return of the Jedi* video game
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* *Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor*
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* *I, Jedi*
* *The Hutt Gambit*
* *The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime*
* *Millennium Falcon*

### Non-canon appearances

* *LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game*
* *LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga*
* *LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2* game
* *LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2* film
* *LEGO Star Wars: Revenge of the Brick*
* *Star Wars: Visions of the Blade*
* *LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy*
* *LEGO Star Wars: Bombad Bounty*
* *LEGO Star Wars: The Han Solo Affair*

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* *Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game*
* *Star Warriors: Starfighter Combat in the Star Wars Universe*
* *The Star Wars Sourcebook*
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* *Star Wars Campaign Pack*
* *Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope*
* *Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin*
* *Imperial Sourcebook*
* *Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races*
* *Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi*
* *Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters*
* *The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook*
* *Death Star Technical Companion*
* *Cracken's Rebel Field Guide*
* *Star Wars Gamemaster Kit*
* *Planets of the Galaxy, Volume One*
* *Star Wars Miniatures Battles*
* *The Politics of Contraband*
* *Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Two*
* *Heir to the Empire Sourcebook*
* *Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game*, Second Edition
* *Dark Force Rising Sourcebook*
* *Star Wars Gamemaster Screen*
* *Wanted by Cracken*
* *Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley*
* *Galaxy Guide 8: Scouts*
* *Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook*
* *Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim*
* *Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Three*
* *Star Wars Technical Journal of the Planet Tatooine*
* *The Movie Trilogy Sourcebook*
* *Death Star Technical Companion*, Second Edition
* *Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook*
* *Star Wars Miniatures Battles*, Second Edition
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* *Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters*
* *Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races*, Second Edition
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* *The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook*, Second Edition
* *Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters*, Second Edition
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* *The Star Wars Planets Collection*
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* *Creatures of the Galaxy*
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* *Goroth: Slave of the Empire*
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* *Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope*, Second Edition
* *The DarkStryder Campaign*
* *Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi*, Second Edition
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* *Star Wars Technical Journal*
* *Heroes & Rogues*
* *The Kathol Outback*
* *The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook*
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* *The Jedi Academy Sourcebook*
* *The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels*
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* *The Kathol Rift*
* *Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook*
* *The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire*
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* *Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire* Limited Collector's Edition
* *The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook*
* *Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back*, Second Edition
* *Tales of the Jedi Companion*
* *Live-Action Adventures*
* *Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded*
* *Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide*
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* *Endgame*
* *Gamemaster Toolkit: Live-Action Adventures*
* *Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised*
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* *Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy*
* *No Disintegrations*
* *Introductory Adventure Game*
* *Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids*
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* *Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear*
* *Star Wars: The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt*
* *Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide*
* *Boba Fett's Armor: An Essential Guide to a Walking Weapon*
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* *The Dark Side Sourcebook*
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* *The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels*
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* *Scum and Villainy*
* *Galaxy at War*
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* *The Essential Guide to Warfare*
* *Star Wars: The Old Republic Explorer's Guide*
* *Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia*
* *Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight*
* *Star Wars: The Legendary Yoda*
* *Star Wars: Edge of the Empire* Core Rulebook
* *Star Wars: Force Collection* Card: BoShek
* *Star Wars: Force Collection* Card: Cariso Smadis
* *Star Wars: Force Collection* Card: Captain Antilles
* *Star Wars: Force Collection* Card: Han Solo (★★)
* *Star Wars: Force Collection* Card: Han Solo (★★★★)
* StarWars.com So Uncivilized: Great Gunslingers in *Star Wars*, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
* *The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett*
* *Enter the Unknown*
* *Suns of Fortune*
* *Dangerous Covenants*
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* StarWars.com Encyclopedia *Hound's Tooth* in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
* StarWars.com Encyclopedia Luxury 3000 space yacht in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
* StarWars.com Encyclopedia *Millennium Falcon* in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
* StarWars.com Encyclopedia Mos Eisley Cantina in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
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