Freerunner/Legends

The Armored Freerunner was considered one of the most powerful assets of the Rebel CAV arsenal.

It got its name from the freely rotating gun platforms mounted on the repulsorcraft. These independed platforms were designed to accommodate up to four various kinds of weaponry, based on mission requirements, and swap them quick and easily. Armed with stripped down anti-personnel and anti-vehicle batteries, each vehicle could be equipped with anything from two to four weapon batteries, based on its battlefield assignment. Each weapon had the option of being operated by individual gunners or linked together to save manpower.

The Freerunner featured a standard open-air cockpit, which allowed for increased visibility for the driver, it also made the driver a prime target and limited the vehicle's use under certain atmospheric conditions. Thus whenever possible, Rebel techs modified the cockpit to be enclosed.

History
The Kelliak Arms and Armor Company advertized the Freerunner as the ultimate in fast, flexible firepower military ground craft, able to take on advanced scout, supply escort, or even front combat duties. But its development just after the Clone Wars was bad timing, since the Emperor has already decided to stick with walkers and tracked vehicles. In the end, the product had no major contracts from the Imperial Army, the Freerunner became the financial disaster for its manufacturer, which was bankrupted as the result. The remaining stock of Freerunners was available for sale to anyone with credits and proper license. It became popular with planetary defense forces, major cartels, large gangs and eventually the Rebel Alliance. It was an essential part of an Alliance Army Regiment.

The prestigious Raithal Academy utilized simulations of attacking Freerunners to hone their All Terrain Armored Transport pilots. During the Evacuation of Yavin, they served as part of the Rebel ground defense.

In truly hazardous regions Freerunners were sometimes used as VIP transports and corporate ground shuttles.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Rebellion (video game)
 * Side Trip
 * Dark Force Rising