The C-PH patrol speeder bike, also known as the Imperial patrol speeder[1] or as the interceptor speeder bike, was a model of speeder bike used by patrol troopers of the Galactic Empire to patrol shipyards, cities and other industrial facilities useful to the Imperial cause.[2] One example of their use was in Coronet City on Corellia.[1] Imperial security troopers also made use of the speeders.[4]
Characteristics[]
![PatrolTrooperSpeeder-SWBC56](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/e1/PatrolTrooperSpeeder-SWBC56.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/200?cb=20240216032341)
A patrol trooper riding a C-PH patrol speeder bike
The C-PH patrol speeder bike was designed to convey power over agility, although it possessed both due to its advanced built-in repulsorlift maneuverability systems. Its sturdy shape was capable of withstanding any high-speed collisions with other vehicles. In addition, it had onboard sophisticated electronics that alerted the driver of any incoming traffic. Unlike other speeder bikes, the C-PH lacked outrigger steering vanes, instead making use of a forward-facing bank of repulsorfield vector guides for maneuvering. Its main armament was a forward fixed BlasTech Industries Ax-25 blaster cannon. Other features included a retractable illuminator lamp on an articulated mount, control handle rail slots on the sides of the bike, rocker-pivoted foot pedals that controlled the speed and altitude, an acceleration pad with positive traction field near the seat, and the power cell access panel near the rear.[1]
Appearances[]
- Han Solo - Imperial Cadet 2 (In flashback(s))
- Solo: A Star Wars Story (First appearance)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition
- Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition audiobook
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge — Savi's Workshop
Andor — "The Axe Forgets"
Andor — "Narkina 5"
Andor — "Rix Road"
Sources[]
LEGO Star Wars (Set: 75207 Imperial Patrol Battle Pack)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide (First identified as C-PH patrol speeder bike)
- Solo: A Star Wars Story – The Official Collector's Edition
Star Wars Helmet Collection 80 (Weapons & Uniforms: Imperial Trooper Variants)
- Starships and Speeders
"Imperial Troops" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
"Speeders on Land, Sea, and Air (1)" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2023
- Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide
Imperial patrol speeder in the Databank (backup link)
patrol troopers in the Databank (backup link) (First identified as interceptor speeder bike)