| The Starliner-89 was originally designed by Kuat Systems Engineering shortly before the Battle of Yavin IV as an unarmed vessel to carry large amounts of cargo using as few people as possible. The ship had completed its prototype stage and was about to begin full production, when the company was reacquired by Kuat Drive Yards during Palpatine's reign as Emperor. When KSE was sold to another company later, the plans were rediscovered, revised with weapon systems added to allow the crew to provide their own defense and production began almost immediately. Since the rise of the New Republic, the Starliner-89 has seen good sales, particularly with those small merchant companies that cannot afford to hire large crews to transport their goods. Current estimates are that this ship will continue to be a popular choice throughout the galaxy.
Init -5; Senses Perception +5 Defenses Ref 11 (flat-footed 11), Fort 31; +11 armor hp 600; DR 15; SR 25; Threshold 131 Speed fly 12 squares (max. velocity 750 km/h), fly 1 square (starship scale) Ranged 4 quad light laser cannons +0 (see below) Ranged 4 ion cannons +0 (see below) Fighting Space 1 square (starship scale); Cover total Base Atk +0; Grp +46 Atk Options autofire (quad laser cannons Abilities Str 52, Dex 10, Con -, Int 14 Skills Initiative -5, Mechanics +5, Perception +5, Pilot -5, Use Computer +5 Crew 8 (skill); Passengers 12 Cargo 1,500 tons; Consumables 3 months; Carried Craft none Hyperdrive x3 (backup x15), navicomputer Availability Restricted; Cost 525,000 (210,000 used)
Quad light laser cannon (gunner) Ion cannon (gunner) Atk +0, Dmg 5d10x2 ion |