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The XJ-6 airspeeder was a custom-built airspeeder created by Narglatch AirTech, fashioned to Senator Simon Greyshade's elitist tastes. The vehicle was very powerful with two large turbofan engines located at the front of the craft. The senator used the souped-up airspeeder to compete in races that took place on Coruscant.

The airspeeder later gained wide attention in 22 BBY after its apparent theft outside of 500 Republica by Jedi Padawan Anakin Skywalker and subsequent use in rescuing Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and pursuing Zam Wesell, Padmé Amidala's attempted assassin. After the chase, the XJ-6 was tracked down by Coruscant authorities, over 100 kilometers from its original spot in the senatorial garage. The son of a Senate Guard who worked with Greyshade, Reymet Autem, was initially charged with the theft; however, before charges could be filed, the airspeeder was returned to its spot in the lot of 500 Republica.