The Sigma-class long-range shuttle was a lightly-armed Sienar Fleet Systems shuttle model used by the Fel Empire to ferry important individuals across the galaxy. In comparison to the Nune-class Imperial shuttle, which was often confined to one area of space and doubled as a troop transport, the Sigma-class shuttle was considered a luxury transport. The shuttle's amenities included large passenger quarters and a well-stocked galley; however, the class was not extravagant enough to be classified as a luxury yacht. The Sigma-class was incapable of carrying any starfighters, but a modified variant employed by the Imperial Knights could hold up to three Predator-class starfighters.
Characteristics[]
Designed by Sienar Fleet Systems, the Sigma-class long-range shuttle was equipped with a Class 1.0 hyperdrive and a Class 8.0 backup, along with a navicomputer. It was also outfitted with double heavy laser cannons and could carry ten passengers in addition to a minimum crew of one. The shuttle was able to hold three months' worth of consumables, and it supported up to 200 tons of cargo.[1]
A variant of the Sigma-class was utilized by Emperor Roan Fel's personal bodyguards, the Imperial Knights. Such craft were able to carry a maximum of three Predator-class starfighters but only thirty tons of cargo as a result of the decrease in available space.[1] Painted in crimson, reminiscent of the color of the Knights' armor, the variant bore the Imperial crest on its ventral surface and upper wing.[2]
Role[]
The Sigma-class was often employed to transport high-ranking Imperial officers and other diplomats throughout the galaxy. Whereas the Nune-class Imperial shuttle was limited to interplanetary travel in a given sector of space and commonly used as a troop transport, the Sigma-class was quite the opposite. Though not as extravagant as a luxury yacht, it was considered a luxury transport that provided comfort during long galactic travels. The interior of the shuttle consisted of a well-stocked kitchen, several large passenger compartments, and an open cargo space large enough to store personal speeders.[1]
History[]
A Sigma-class shuttle in profile
The Sigma-class was favored by Imperial officers who required a quick means of traveling throughout the galaxy and preferred to act as their own pilot or be accompanied only by a small retinue. Bureaucratic offices on planets throughout the Empire possessed a minimum of one Sigma-class shuttle in operable condition should an official need a means of transport.[1]
During the time of Fel's Empire-in-exile and the Second Imperial Civil War, one of the Imperial Knights' Sigma-class shuttles was utilized by Knights Marasiah Fel, Antares Draco, and Ganner Krieg[2] during their mission to seek out an alliance with the remnants of the Jedi Order.[3] To do so, they tracked down Jedi-turned-bounty hunter Cade Skywalker in 137 ABY using Imperial Knight Azlyn Rae, a former friend of Skywalker's during their time as Jedi apprentices, as their informant.[2] The three Knights in their shuttle followed Skywalker's starship, the Mynock, to the Hidden Temple, a Jedi sanctuary on Taivas.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
The Sigma-class long-range shuttle first appeared, albeit unidentified, in the twenty-fourth issue of the Star Wars: Legacy comic series. The issue was written by John Ostrander, illustrated by Jan Duursema, and published by Dark Horse Comics[2] on May 21, 2008.[4] The shuttle was later identified in the 2009 Legacy Era Campaign Guide supplement to the Wizards of the Coast Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook.[1]
Appearances[]
- Legacy (2006) 24 (First appearance)
- Legacy (2006) 25
Sources[]
- Legacy Era Campaign Guide (First identified as Sigma-class long-range shuttle)
