All Terrain Experimental Transport

"We need those walkers for our assault!"

- Obi-Wan Kenobi

The All Terrain Experimental Transport (AT-XT) was an abortively produced armored assault walker used by the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. It was a predecessor to the AT-RT and AT-ST, the latter of which would be used mainly by the Galactic Empire.

Characteristics
The AT-XT was equipped with twin laser cannons mounted under its chin and two long-range proton mortar launchers.

Also, as a defensive measure, some units were equipped with a plasma shield capable of absorbing enemy fire for a short period of time. In spite of its slow speed, it was capable of demolishing enemy columns.

History


The AT-XT was never mass-produced, but held enough numbers to see action throughout all three years of the Clone Wars. In addition, several bipedal walker-designs would continue on its design-legacy, throughout both the Clone Wars and the Galactic Civil War.

Even though it never saw as much combat as other walkers such as the AT-TE, the design would later be valuable to Republic designers while making the AT-ST.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars
 * Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 14:7:02
 * Star Wars Republic: The Battle of Jabiim