IPV-1 System Patrol Craft

IPV-1 System Patrol Craft Republic Sienar Systems' IPV-1 System Patrol Craft, also known as the Imperial patrol vehicle or IPV-1 corvette, was a standard system security and customs vessel commonly used near planets to interdict smugglers and protect against piracy.

Design
Being very fast and maneuverable, they patrolled Republic and later Imperial sectors when Star Destroyers were unavailable. They were regarded as the first line of defense against purveyors of contraband and various organizations attempting insurrection against a system, and relied on their speed to catch and disable or destroy enemy craft. Pirate attacks fell to an all time low when this craft was in a sector.

Lacking a hyperdrive, the IPV-1 flew specific routes along known smuggling lanes. Their objective was to maintain the peace and order of the galactic government within controlled space.

The Alliance to Restore the Republic was also known to have purchased them through merchant systems.

Notable vessels

 * Bouncer
 * Kouerd
 * Ranger
 * Scylla

Behind the scenes

 * West End Games established that "IPV" stands for "Imperial Patrol Vehicle". Starships of the Galaxy claimed that these ships were originally manufactured for the Galactic Republic. While not canonically stated, it thus seems likely this class was originally called the "RPV-1," short for "Republic Patrol Vehicle."

Appearances

 * The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo
 * Star Wars: TIE Fighter
 * Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
 * Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
 * Star Wars: Empire at War
 * Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
 * River of Chaos
 * Planet of Twilight
 * Vision of the Future