Flare-S swoop/Legends

The Mobquet Flare-S swoop bike was based on a hybrid of ideas taken from racing swoops and speeder bikes.

Characteristics
Attaining speeds of up to 650 km/h, the Flare-S measured 3 meters in length, being heavier than most swoops, due to having a reinforced 'S'-shaped chassis.

It was equipped with forward-mounted steering vanes, longer stabilizer bars for increased handling and maneuverability and a repulsorlift engine mounted in the center of the bike's frame to provide a decrease in rolling and tumbling. The Flare-S also came with air intakes which force-fed several turbothrusters that were connected to directional nozzles. This allowed it to gain additional speed and maneuverability.

History
Dash Rendar used these swoops on many occasions throughout his career.

During Jaden Korr's Mission to Zonju V, he, as well as the hired mercenaries he encountered, used Flare-S swoops.

Behind the scenes
The Mobquet Flare-S Swoop bears a very strong resemblance to a chopper style motorcycle. It is likely the design was inspired by a chopper bike.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Republic: Prelude to Rebellion
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Shadows of the Empire game
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Notes and references
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