Zeta-class Long-Range Shuttle
 
 
 
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Name/Model# : Zeta-class Long-Range Shuttle
Designer/Manufacturer : Telgorn Corporation
Combat Designation : Long-Range Shuttle
Scale : Starfighter
Length : 35 Metres
Skill : Space transports
Crew Skill : Astrogation 3D+2 and space transports 4D+2
Crew : 2
Skeleton Crew : None
Troop Capacity : 10 Troops
Cost of Craft : Not available for sale
Nav Computer : Yes
Sublight Speed : 7 Space Units
Hyperdrive Rating : Class 1
Hyperdrive Backup : Class 8
Atmospheric Speed : 1,000 kph (WEG=350)
Manoeuvrability : 1D+2
Cargo Capacity : 25 Metric Tons
Consumables : 4 Months
Weapons : 2 Forward Laser Cannons (Fire-Linked)
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/12/25 Space Units
Atmospheric Range: 100-300 metres/1.2 km/2.5 km
Damage: 5D
Sensors : Passive : 20 Space Units/1D
Scan : 40 Space Units/2D
Search : 60 Space Units/3D
Focus : 3 Space Units/4D
Shields/Hull Rating : Shields 2D. Hull 3D+2

 

    The Zeta-class Long-Range Shuttle is a block shaped transport which features sizable external port and starboard fuel "tanks", which contain additional fuel cells and life-support components for exceptionally extended journeys. Since these tanks are modular in nature, they can be quickly swapped with new ones during urgent trips. It is possible to hide a dozen Stormtroopers within the shuttle's confines; most likely in one of the modular "tanks", as Grand Admiral Thrawn did to turn the tables on the Ebruchi who had shown their treachery against the Empire when they captured a Zeta Shuttle carrying Commander Parck. Originally included as part of the VSD's complement, this shuttle has since been widely supplanted throughout the Imperial Fleet by the newer, more versatile Lambda-class Shuttle. In conclusion, these personnel transports were designed with speed and distance in mind rather than for combat manoeuvres.

 
   
Sources: AJ11***Pg 36, 46, 47
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