Sheathipede-class Transport Shuttle
Transport ShuttleSmall civilian shuttle. Cheap, ubiquitous, easily acquired through aboveboard channels — the rental car of galactic transport.
- Size
- Small
- Length
- 16 m
- Speed
- Average
- Reference price
- 65,000 cr
Lore
The Sheathipede-class transport shuttle is a Haor Chall Engineering civilian design that's been in continuous production since the late Republic era. Originally commissioned as a Trade Federation diplomatic shuttle (carrying Neimoidian delegations between viceregal flagships), the design was sold openly after the Federation's collapse and became one of the most common short-haul shuttles in the galaxy. At 16 meters, the Sheathipede is small enough to land on a typical rooftop pad but capable enough for short hyperspace hops between sectors.
The distinctive Y-shaped silhouette and three landing struts make Sheathipedes instantly recognizable — and instantly forgettable. There are so many of these things in service that customs scans rarely give them a second look, which is exactly why used Sheathipedes are favored by smugglers, low-budget couriers, and rebel cells operating on Imperial-occupied worlds. The most famous Sheathipede in canon is the modified shuttle used by AP-5 and the Spectres in Star Wars Rebels — a captured Imperial example with rebel modifications.
Mechanically, the Sheathipede is the budget option in the catalog. Cheap (65,000 cr), low SIB, only 25 shields, a single fixed forward laser cannon. The Class 2.0 hyperdrive is slow. The cargo bay holds six passengers and ~30 tons of cargo. But the chassis works, parts are common, and nobody notices when one lands at the spaceport.
Default Loadout
| Weapon | Mount | Attr | Range | Acc | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Laser Cannons | fixed | DEX | Close | +3 | 2d8 energy |
Reference loadout for a stock chassis. Players swap, add, or customize weapons in the Starship Builder, subject to hardpoint caps and GM approval.
How to use this chassis
These are the stock stats. Use the Starship Builder to name your ship, install upgrades (shields, armor, engines, hyperdrive, weapons, sensors), apply traits (Jury-Rigged, Hot-Shot, Salvaged, etc.), and export a printable sheet. For combat resolution, see the Starship Combat rules page.