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The '''Storm IV Twin-Pod cloud car''' was a model of [[cloud car]] manufactured by [[Bespin Motors]], and used by the [[Bespin Wing Guard]] to patrol the skies surrounding the [[Cloud City]] colony and resort on [[Bespin]].
  
The '''Storm IV Twin-Pod cloud car''' was a model of [[cloud car]] manufactured by [[Bespin Motors]], and used by the [[Bespin Wing Guard]] to patrol the skies surrounding the [[Cloud City]] colony and resort on [[Bespin]].
   
 
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The Storm IV Twin-Pod was an [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] [[repulsorcraft]] manufactured by [[Bespin Motors]] and designed for patrol and policing purposes.<ref name="USW" /> A model of [[cloud car]], the Storm IV consisted of twin "pods" connected by a [[repulsorlift]] engine,<ref name="DB">{{Databank|cloud-car|Cloud Car}}</ref> and was powered by an [[ion engine]].<ref name="USW" /> The vehicle's [[pilot]] controlled the craft from the port-side pod, while the [[gunner]] housed within the starboard pod sat at the controls of a pair<ref name="USW" /> of light<ref name="DB" /> [[blaster cannon]]s.<ref name="USW" />
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The Storm IV Twin-Pod was an [[Atmosphere|atmospheric]] [[repulsorcraft]] manufactured by [[Bespin Motors]] and designed for patrol and policing purposes.<ref name="USW" /> A model of [[cloud car]], the Storm IV consisted of twin "pods" connected by a [[repulsorlift]] engine,<ref name="DB" /> and was powered by an [[ion engine]].<ref name="USW" /> The vehicle's [[pilot]] controlled the craft from the port-side pod, while the [[gunner]] housed within the starboard pod sat at the controls of a pair<ref name="USW" /> of light<ref name="DB" /> [[blaster cannon]]s.<ref name="USW" />
   
 
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Storm IV Twin-Pods were utilized to keep the peace in the skies of [[Cloud City]], and became a familiar sight as they patrolled and policed the airspace around the [[planet]] [[Bespin]]. Recognized by their distinctive bright orange<ref name="USW" /> or [[brick]]-colored hulls, these [[cloud car]]s were deployed to intercept [[starship]]s bound for the floating [[city]]. The vessel's [[pilot]] and [[gunner]] worked in tandem to question approaching [[captain]]s, and to take defensive measures if necessary.<ref name="DB" /> When the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' arrived seeking refuge in the city following the [[Battle of Hoth]], the [[Corellian]] [[freighter]] was met by a patrolling cloud car, whose crew fired warning shots at the craft before its captain, [[Han Solo]], was given landing clearance from his old friend, [[Lando Calrissian]].<ref name="TESB">[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']]</ref><ref name="USW" /> The cloud cars escorted the ''Falcon'' along the approach route to Cloud City,<ref name="History">{{Databank|cloud-city-history-gallery|Cloud City History Gallery}}</ref> and allowed the vessel to land at [[Platform 327/Legends|Platform 327]].<ref name="TESB" />
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Storm IV Twin-Pods were utilized to keep the peace in the skies of [[Cloud City]], and became a familiar sight as they patrolled and policed the airspace around the [[planet]] [[Bespin]]. Recognized by their distinctive bright orange<ref name="USW" /> or [[brick]]-colored hulls, these [[cloud car]]s were deployed to intercept [[starship]]s bound for the floating [[city]]. The vessel's [[pilot]] and [[gunner]] worked in tandem to question approaching [[captain]]s, and to take defensive measures if necessary.<ref name="DB" /> When the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' arrived seeking refuge in the city following the [[Battle of Hoth]], the [[Corellian]] [[freighter]] was met by two patrolling cloud cars; one of which fired warning shots at the craft before its captain, [[Han Solo]], was given landing clearance from his old friend, [[Landonis Balthazar Calrissian|Lando Calrissian]].<ref name="TESB" /><ref name="USW" /> The cloud cars escorted the ''Falcon'' along the approach route to Cloud City,<ref name="History">{{Databank|cloud-city-history-gallery|Cloud City History Gallery}}</ref> and allowed the vessel to land at [[Platform 327]].<ref name="TESB" />
   
 
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The Storm IV Twin-Pod cloud car was a model of cloud car manufactured by Bespin Motors, and used by the Bespin Wing Guard to patrol the skies surrounding the Cloud City colony and resort on Bespin.

Characteristics[]

Storm IV Cloud Car EotECR

Cloud cars could be modified for use in multiple environments.

The Storm IV Twin-Pod was an atmospheric repulsorcraft manufactured by Bespin Motors and designed for patrol and policing purposes.[1] A model of cloud car, the Storm IV consisted of twin "pods" connected by a repulsorlift engine,[4] and was powered by an ion engine.[1] The vehicle's pilot controlled the craft from the port-side pod, while the gunner housed within the starboard pod sat at the controls of a pair[1] of light[4] blaster cannons.[1]

History[]

"Permission granted to land on Platform 327."
―Cloud car pilot, to Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon[5]

Storm IV Twin-Pods were utilized to keep the peace in the skies of Cloud City, and became a familiar sight as they patrolled and policed the airspace around the planet Bespin. Recognized by their distinctive bright orange[1] or brick-colored hulls, these cloud cars were deployed to intercept starships bound for the floating city. The vessel's pilot and gunner worked in tandem to question approaching captains, and to take defensive measures if necessary.[4] When the Millennium Falcon arrived seeking refuge in the city following the Battle of Hoth, the Corellian freighter was met by two patrolling cloud cars; one of which fired warning shots at the craft before its captain, Han Solo, was given landing clearance from his old friend, Lando Calrissian.[5][1] The cloud cars escorted the Falcon along the approach route to Cloud City,[6] and allowed the vessel to land at Platform 327.[5]

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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Ultimate Star Wars
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles
  3. ↑ Starships and Speeders
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 StarWars-DatabankII Cloud Car in the Databank (backup link)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
  6. ↑ StarWars-DatabankII Cloud City History Gallery in the Databank (backup link)
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