Mankvim-814 light interceptor

Mankvim-814 light interceptor The Mankvim-814 light interceptor, also known as the Techno Union starfighter, or Rattletrap, was a starfighter used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems near the close of the Clone Wars.

Characteristics


The Mankvim-814's simple construction consisted largely of a reactor feeding power to a high-velocity ion drive. A magnetized rudder tilted the ion flow for off-axis thrust, while side thrusters aided roll and yaw adjustments.

The interceptor was armed with twin rapid-fire laser cannons and durable deflector shields for combat. The Mankvim-814 light interceptor seated one pilot, typically a droid pilot. The interceptor's aerodynamic wings, fitted with repulsorlifts, aided with overall maneuverability.

History
The Mankvim-814 was a bulbous, oval-shaped, short-range fighter created by the Feethan Ottraw Scalable Assemblies on behalf of the Techno Union on the planet Utapau. The Techno Union built these tiny, short-ranged starfighters on the planet from local materials. They were hastily constructed in the ancient Grand Halls without any regard for Utapau's architectural heritage.

The model was later given to the Corporate Sector Authority, where it was used and produced in limited numbers.

During the Galactic Civil War, a number of spacers also used this type of craft for atmospheric travel.

Behind the scenes
While Revenge of the Sith: Incredible Cross-Sections gives the maximum atmospheric speed of the Mankvim-814 as being 62,000 km/h, the later published Starship Battles Preview 6 gives it as being 1,450 km/h. It is possible that the latter is simply gameplay mechanics.

The Mankvim-814 was introduced to the MMORPG, Star Wars Galaxies, as part of Chapter 9 in April 2008, as a player instant travel vehicle.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader

Notes and references
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