shuttle, Chancellor Valorum's

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• Size:
  32 meters long

• Affiliation:
  Galactic Republic

• Type:
  Eddicus-class air transport

• Manufacturer:
  Kuat Systems Engineering

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From the Expanded Universe

A common sight in the skies of the Senate District, the Eddicus-class planetary shuttle was commissioned by the Senate as formal transportation in diplomatic situations. The shuttles attached to the Chancellor's office bore the blue color representing the Galactic Senate. Use of these shuttles was also offered to honored guests of the Chancellor, like Queen Amidala during the Naboo crisis. The shuttle was named for celebrated Chancellor Anwis Eddicus, who helped end the devastating Death Seed plague.

Built by Kuat Systems Engineering, the Eddicus-class shuttle was created as a atmospheric answer to the Consular-class space cruiser from Corellian Engineering Corporation. The idea to use Kuat was suggested by Senator Palpatine, a member of the subcommittee overseeing the project. Palpatine professed the need to diversify manufacturers lest the Senate be accused of bias in favor of CEC.

The Eddicus-class was an original, but matched common design sensibilities. Deflector shields protected the shuttle's passengers, while a sophisticated security suite provided a sound-dampening field and countermeasures to ensure against electronic surveillance. The specifications of these features were classified, known only to the appropriate committee members. The shuttle's transparisteel-domed guard station allowed security personnel to visually scan the skies for trouble.

In addition to the classified technology inside the shuttle, devices for a sinister purpose were hidden within. Palpatine's true reason for choosing KSE was his undisclosed connections within the corporation. The shuttle's security equipment concealed listening devices whose recordings were only accessible to Palpatine and carefully chosen engineers. Neither Chancellors Valorum nor Kalpana had any knowledge of the devices. In the years following the introduction of the shuttles, Senators marveled at the surprising insights that came from the humble Naboo senator.

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This entry was developed by Hyperspace member JMMC.