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- Intent: To submit a NJO training ship that can transport small groups across the galaxy.
- Image Source: High Republic Adventures
- Canon Link: Padawan Academic Cruiser
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Valkeri Enterprises
- Affiliation: New Jedi Order
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Jedi Academic Cruiser
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Alusteel, Solarium Glasteel
- Classification: Jedi Training Vessel
- Length: 30 meters
- Width: 18 meters
- Height: 9 meters
- Armament: Low
- 4x Quadlasers
- Defenses: Extreme
- Squadron Count: None
- Maneuverability Rating: Very High
- Speed Rating: Very High
- Hyperdrive: .75
- Deflector Shield Generator
- Comm Array
- Navigation Computer
- Ion Drives
- Full-Spectrum Transceiver
- Proximity Sensor
- Landing Jets
- Running Lights
- Life Support
- Escape Pods
- Backup Deflectors
- Prototype Hyperdrive
- Jedi Beacon Transceiver
- Hydroponics Lab
- Medical Bay
- Speeder Garage
- Blockade Runner - Outfitted with a cutting edge hyperdrive and powerful sublight engines. Can outrun most capital ships.
- Mobile Enclave - Training facilities and habitation compartments for Jedi students.
- Battle Stations - Only equipped with point defense for starfighters. Laser cannons are ineffective against larger vessels.
- Shield Power Cycle - Backup deflector array takes a few moments to charge when primary shields go down. During this time the ship is vulnerable.
First in a new generation of Jedi starships designed for field training and deep space operations. Based on old schematics for Master Yoda's Star Hopper but with state-of-the-art components. It can carry up to eighteen passengers comfortably but only requires a crew of four to handle essential systems. An oval bridge larger than most ships of its size is where most vital functions are monitored.
Bunk space for padawans shares a bulkhead with the medical bay staffed by a surgical droid and hydroponics lab whose primary purpose is education yet can supplement rations in a crisis. Racks for speeders take up most of the cargo hold although they can be removed to load emergency supplies for relief missions.
In combat the academic cruiser holds its own against most strike craft fast enough to catch it. Lacking heavy firepower in favor of manual defense turrets and maneuverable ion drives. Its primary role isn't warfare although in a dangerous galaxy the Order has taken every measure to ensure the mobile training platform's shields are well powered.
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