Hyperdrive

The hyperdrive was a propulsion system that allowed a starship to jump to light-speed and enter hyperspace. During the Invasion of Naboo, Queen Amidala fled her homeworld aboard her J-Type 327 Nubian, which was equipped with strong energy shields and a competent hyperdrive. However, the latter was damaged beyond repair during the escape, and the Queen's companion were forced to land on the desert planet of Tatooine, where they sought to purchase a new T-14 hyperdrive generator. Being short-range crafts, most starfighters lacked a hyperdrive. That was notably the case with the Galactic Empire's TIE fighters, which had to be ferried to combat zones aboard larger ships. However, the X-wing starfighters used by the Rebel Alliance were fitted with a hyperdive that allowed them to make long-range jumps.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series)
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back