The Skyclaw was one of the two SoroSuub Preybird-class starfighters owned by the smuggler Mazzic. The Skyclaw was painted with distinctive blue bird of prey designs, while its companion Raptor had a similar, red scheme. Mazzic often used the unusual but large and intimidating starfighters to frighten his enemies, and to provide protection for his smuggling vessels in dangerous operations.
In 0 BBY, a starfighter named Skyclaw had been part of the Mistryl Shadow Guard team led by Manda D'ulin.[2] This team also included Shada D'ukal, who later became Mazzic's bodyguard and was credited with a role in acquiring his Preybirds. It is likely that this Skyclaw was the same ship later acquired by the smuggler.
Behind the scenes[]
The picture on the back cover of Specter of the Past depicts two Preybirds. The Preybird on the far left has a blue bird on the undercarriage.
Appearances[]
- "Hammertong: The Tale of the "Tonnika Sisters"" — Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina (and audiobook)
- The Last Command (and unabridged audiobook) (First appearance, in book)
Sources[]
- The Last Command Sourcebook
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- Star Wars Encyclopedia
"Ships of the Smuggler's Alliance" — Star Wars Gamer 4- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
