BARC Speeder

The BARC Speeder is a powerful speeder bike used by the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. It is often deployed as a reconnaissance craft. During the Clone Wars, the BARC speeder saw action on worlds from Coruscant to Saleucami and Felucia.

These one-man repulsorlift bikes painted in the red-and-white colours of the Republic Army. Ridden by specialized Biker Advanced Recon Commandos (commonly known as BARC troopers). These speeders are powered by repulsors and a turbine engine mounted on the frontal prong. The speeder is controlled via twin steering vanes atop the bike, and pedals fitted below. Two blaster cannons protrude from the bottom of the forward prong, while two more are fixed on either side of the vehicle's rear.

Though most often piloted by BARC Troopers, the BARC speeder is also manned by both Clone commanders and Jedi Knights. The Jedi Shaak Ti once flew a BARC speeder during the initial stages of the Battle of Coruscant, using it to transport her and Stass Allie to the Chancellor's residence to see Palpatine to safety. Stass Allie later piloted a BARC speeder during the Battle of Saleucami where the Jedi knight performed reconnaissance missions on the battlefield.

During a mission to capture Shu Mai, Presidente of the Commerce Guild on Felucia, Aayla Secura and Commander Bly were assisted in the assault on the Presidente's headquarters by a squad of specially trained BARC Troopers riding on BARC speeders. Aided by ARC-170 Starfighters, these elite biker troops defeated Droid starfighters during the battle. BARC Troopers later rode their speeders into combat on Kashyyyk, flying alongside Swamp Speeders and powerful Turbo Tanks. Following the battle, BARC speeders were used by the Galactic Empire, though they were rendered obsolete with the introdiction of the more agile 74-Z speeder bike.