Phoebos-class starfighter

Phoebos-class starfighter

The Phoebos-class starfighter was one of the fastest starfighters available.

Characteristics
The Phoebos was designed for speed. It was fast in and out of an atmosphere and it was often used in racing circuits. It was sleek, aerodynamic, and visually appealing. The Phoebos had moderately powerful shields and factory-installed laser cannons.

History
As the Empire started restricting personal starfighter ownership, Ubrikkian classified the Phoebos as a recreational vehicle. This allowed them to bring a top-of-the-line starfighter to market and avoid being shut down or converted to producing Imperial starfighters.

The Phoebos was popular with wealthy crimelords, small-time smugglers and thieves. It was also seen as a status symbol for "new nobles" of the Galactic Empire.