Hyena-class bomber/Legends

Hyena-class bomber

The Hyena-class bomber, also known as simply the Hyena bomber, was a droid bomber used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems as a heavy ordnance craft during the Clone Wars.

Characteristics


The Hyena-class bomber was similar in design to the Vulture-class fighter, but had a broader fuselage and two "head" units. Underneath the second, immobile head, there appeared to be a red photoreceptor protruding from the blue hull.

The configuration of pods and wings, made the Hyena-class similar in design to the Galactic Empire's later TIE/sa bomber.

History
The Hyena-class bombers saw action during the Battle of Falleen, early in the Clone Wars. There, they shelled the capital, but could not penetrate the defensive shield surrounding the palace of the Falleen King.



Bombers were also in use during the Battle of Ryloth, where they attacked Twi'lek cities.

Behind the scenes
The Hyena droid bomber was first learned of through images of its LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars model in 2009.

Given that the CIS seems to have made a habit of naming their starfighters after (scavenging) creatures, the Hyena-class droid bomber likely was named after a hyena. The Star Wars galaxy already features many organisms sharing the names of (and seemingly very similar to) Earth creatures, including ducks and bears, among dozens of others.

Appearances

 * Star Wars The Clone Wars 6: Slaves of the Republic - Chapter 6: Escape from Kadavo
 * The Clone Wars: The Fall of Falleen
 * Gunship Over Florrum
 * Droids Over Iego
 * Droids Over Iego