Core ship/Legends

After the Battle of Naboo, the Republic ordered the Trade Federation to disband its military forces. The crafty Trade Federation pretended to comply with this command by apparently disassembling most of its battleships, only to transform their centrispheres into detachable Lucrehulk-class core ships capable of carrying supplies. These core ships were seen during the Battle of Geonosis, where they carried legions of battle droids.

To allow these colossal freighters to land planetside and take on supplies, they were equipped with massive repulsorlift suspensor units installed on their ventral section. In addition to these repulsorlift units, a ventral ion-thruster allowed for an expeditious launch and ascent, and once in space allowed a core ship to travel outside the gravity well of the planet. The core ship was also equipped with numerous landing legs, though these were never demonstrated to support the full weight of the ship without repulsorlift assistance for more than an hour.

The hierarchical arrangement of living quarters on a core ship resembled that of Neimoidian hives. The command bridges, executive suites and treasuries were located in the core ship's upper pole and towers. Lower levels were for junior managers, publicists and droid storage. While engineering areas and conference rooms were located on the lowest levels of the core ship, these decks tended to be shunned by high-ranking Trade Federation officials, as the officers preferred to send in droids.

In retreat, the core ships were found to be able to reattach themselves to the outer ring. These vessels saw continued use during the devastating Clone Wars, transporting military equipment and troops to countless worlds, and engaging Republic fleets in combat. After the Clone Wars, the remaining Trade Federation battleships and core ships were sold to the Corporate Sector or other organizations.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars
 * Star Wars: Republic Commando
 * Star Wars Republic 68: Armor
 * Labyrinth of Evil
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith