Glas

"System Patrol Craft Glas hailing Victory Star Destroyer Protector, we formally request asylum."

- Ripoblus refugees to Admiral Harkov

The Glas was a IPV-1 System Patrol Craft that was utilized by Ripoblus refugees during the Sepan Civil War, around 3 ABY.

Description
The Glas was one hundred and fifty meters in length, and could reach speeds of up to eighty megalights per hour. In terms of defense, its deflector shield strength was at one hundred and fifty SBDs, with hull integrity at fifty RU. The Glas was also armed with three laser cannon turrets, and one rear-mounted turbolaser. To the disadvantage of the scientists who hijacked it in 3 ABY, it was not equipped with a hyperdrive.

History
The system patrol craft Glas was owned by the Ripoblus government, and was in their service during the Imperial era. In 3 ABY, during Admiral Harkov's attempts to diffuse the Sepan Civil War, a select group of scientists from Ripoblus grew weary of the conflict, and wished to distance themselves from it as much as possible. Hijacking the Glas and the shuttles Nazaar 1 and Nazaar 2, the scientists sought refuge with the Imperial forces in the sector. As the Glas had no hyperdrive system, Harkov's flagship, the Protector, journeyed to its location. The scientists arranged to have the Glas dock with the Protector to allow a transfer of personnel, but before the stole patrol craft could reach the Star Destroyer, fighters sent by the Ripoblus government entered the system.

As Ripoblus BTL Y-wing starfighters from Able Squadron bore down on the Glas, the Protector launched TIE/In interceptors to fend them off. Eventually, the Dimok, enemies of the Ripoblus, sent their own fighters to attack the Glas. They too were intercepted by the Imperial fighters, one of which was piloted by ace Maarek Stele. The Glas successfully docked with the Protector, transferring the scientists. Abandoned, the patrol craft was set on auto-pilot and sent out into space, though it was still considered a potential target by the enemy. Meanwhile, Nazaar 1 and Nazaar 2 successfully entered the hangar of the Imperial warship. Due to his role in protecting the Glas, Stele was given a promotion to lieutenant.

The refugees were composed primarily of scientists that were fleeing from the war, fearing that their knowledge was being used for unethical purposes. These refugees had then stolen the Glas, along with the two Lambda-class shuttles designated Nazaar 1 and 2. They requested asylum from Admiral Harkov and his forces, who were engaged in fighting for peace within the Sepan system.

The refugees were granted asylum, but were forced to dock with Harkov's Victory-Class Star Destroyer Protector due to their vessel's lack of a hyperdrive. During the docking operation a number of Ripoblus starfighters attempted to stop the starships, intending to either to recapture the refugees or, if necessary destroy the Glas and keeping the scientists from obtaining Imperial protection. They were warned twice before Maarek Stele, who was among the Imperial pilots tasked with defending the Glas, destroyed them. Soon afterward a force of Dimok, who were also intent on capturing the scientists, attempted to seize the Glas; they were also beaten back with the help of Stele. With the space around the area clear, the refugees and their escorts successfully boarded the Protector.

Behind the scenes
Glas is a well-known name in the history and myth of Scotland.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: TIE Fighter