Ithorian Herdship/Legends

An Ithorian Herdship are spacecraft that are designed by the Ithorians transport all manner of items across the galaxy, abd provided the Ithorians a "home away from home," by simulating the jungles of Ithor. The jungles are on the lower levels, while the cities and living areas are on teh upper-levels. Each herdship measured 1,800 meters in diameter, and was designed to contain a complete and living ecosystem. A pilot and co-pilot maintained the herdship's systems, supported by a crew of up to 3,000 Ithorian workers dedicated to the herdship's upkeep. A herdship could accommodate up to 10,000 individual Ithorians, as well as up to 20,000 metric tons of cargo.

Because these ships traveled throughout the galaxy, they were armed with twenty laser cannons and four tractor beam projectors distributed around the herdship's hull for defensive purposes. Individual herdships were sent from Ithor on a specific course and schedule, although it was up to the Ithorian pilot and his herd to determine their exact destinations. Each herdship returned to Ithor at a pre-arranged time known as a Herd Meet. After the destruction of Ithor by the Yuuzhan Vong, the herdships were the only reminders of Ithor's jungles to remain, making them more sacred to the Ithorian people.