Lighter

A lighter was a type of starship that was commonly used in various navies throughout the galaxy. Essentially a militarized yacht, lighters were used by high-ranking officers as personal vehicles, put to a variety of uses. While he oversaw the construction of the first Death Star, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin made use of a lighter as his personal transport.

Behind the scenes
Real-world lighters are unpowered barges that are used to load and unload freighters that are too large for local docking facilities.

Appearances

 * Death Star