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The AT-AP was a three-legged "pod walker" used for long range artillery strikes. Boasting incredicle range and firepower, the AT-AP had to secure its balance before firing its mass-driver cannon by deploying its support leg, which would fold away when not in use. This cannon could not target enemies in close range, forcing the pod walker to rely upon the its pair of laser cannons, one mounted beneath its chassis and the other manned by a clone gunner on its dorsal surface.

The AT-AP played a prominent part in the latter part of the Clone Wars, during which it was used by the Grand Army of the Republic. During the Battle of Kashyyyk, pod walkers were deployed to support Republic ground troops and counter Separatist DSD1 dwarf spider droids.

AT-APs saw action during many late battles of the war, including those on Kashyyyk, Felucia, and Saleucami. Many AT-APs were used by the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War against the Galactic Empire.

Behind the scenes
The AT-AP was first developed late in post-production of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith as a part of a request from director George Lucas to diversify clone ground armor. Alex Jaeger developed the initial concepts which were referred to as the "Pod Attack Walker", or P.A.W.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Force Arena
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Commander