Cassius Droma
Jedi Archaeologist
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
Image Source: Model of the Resistance transport from EA Dice, model modifications and render by me. Additional renders here: https://imgur.com/a/m0yaI9O
Canon Link: N/A
Primary Source: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Resistance_transport_pod | http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/YT-XC
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Manufacturer: Cassius Droma
Affiliation: Cassius Droma
Model: YT-XE
Production: Unique
Material: Durasteel | Transpirasteel
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: Shuttle
Length: 4m
Width: 2.2m
Height: 2.3m
Armament: Low [Two light laser cannons]
Defenses: Low
Squadron Count: None - 1
Maneuverability Rating: Average
Speed Rating: Moderate
Hyperdrive Class: None
STANDARD FEATURES
Standard Communications Array
Standard Flight Computer
Standard Deflector Shield Generator
Standard Ion Engines
Standard Life Support Systems
Standard Navigational Systems
Standard Repulsorlift Engines
Standard Sensor Array
Standard Weapons Systems
Standard Targeting Systems
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
Terrain Mapping Sensors
Meteorological Forecasting Computer/Radar
Strengths:
[+] Compact, Flexible: Since it’s so small, it can navigate tighter terrain and land in a variety of locations where perhaps only airspeeders could go.
[+] Scout: The shuttlepod is excellent for reconnaissance, and is a much cheaper solution to mapping out a dangerous area than risking an entire ship and crew.
Weaknesses:
[-] Little Guy: Due to its diminutive size, the shuttle isn’t very durable. While it can hold up against some weather and space debris, it doesn’t do well against, say, laser cannon fire.
[-] Low Range: The lack of a hyperdrive makes it entirely dependent on larger vessels to transport it anywhere outside of a planetary system.
Description: The YT-XE shuttlepod is a small, compact vessel mainly used for exploration and transportation. While it was designed to be docked within most YT-series light freighters, replacing the large escape pod that comes standard with many said freighters, it can be equipped on any ship that has an escape pod sleeve that has similar dimensions. As its primary mission is short-range exploration, it has a number of sensors that allow it to map out terrain and identify atmospheric conditions.
The interior of the shuttle is quite simple. Once entering the aft door, one would find themselves flanked on either side by seats. These are for passengers or other explorers who wish to man sensor stations and monitor other systems. The seats are also removable in order to make room for cargo or other equipment if necessary. Directly ahead would be the pilot’s seat in the cockpit area.
