Submersible

The Elfa, a type of submersible.

"I could get you a Hydrosphere Explorer if you're prepared to wait a few weeks. An Ubrikkian repulsorsub. A V-Fin. A Trade Federation submarine, even."

―A Rodian merchant

Submersibles or submarines were vehicles designed to operate underwater on terrestrial planets or in the atmospheres of gas giants. Many were used for research and exploration, especially in mining operations. They had limited mobility and mostly came in small one-man designs. Several companies designed luxury submersibles that could be used in tours or for private use.

The amnesiac Revan and two of his party members used a submersible to descend to a secret Republic kolto harvester station on Manaan in their quest for the underwater Star Map. Darth Bandon and his aides might have also used a submersible (or multiple submersibles) to catch up with Revan and confront him. The Trade Federation made use of U-boats before and during the Clone Wars.

In 6 ABY, Quelev Tapper bought such a craft on Kaal to search for the wreck of the Emperor's Shadow.

Lando Calrissian employed submersibles in a variety of ventures, including one involving the mining of Corusca gems on the planet Yavin Prime. Several submersibles were in use on Calrissian's GemDiver Station, such as the Submersible Mining Environment Fast Hand.

Notable submersible producing companies

Manaan submersible.

• JaiJay Luxsubs
• Otoh Gunga Bongameken Cooperative
• Private Luxsub

Appearances

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only) Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Strongholds Knight Errant: Deluge 1 Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace "Almas, Sweet Almas: A Dark Fortress" – Living Force campaign Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter Republic Commando: True Colors "Dorumaa's Children" – Living Force campaign Death in the Undercity (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Three) Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike Battle for the Golden Sun (First appearance) "The Event of the Season" — Tapani Sector Instant Adventures "A World to Conquer" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 2 The Glove of Darth Vader "The Kaal Connection" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 7 (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Four — The Best of the Journal) "The Trouble with Squibs" — Star Wars Insider 67 (also reprinted in Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club) Dark Apprentice Young Jedi Knights: Shadow Academy Young Jedi Knights: Crisis at Crystal Reef The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way

Sources

• Alliance Intelligence Reports
• The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
• Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy
• Lords of the Expanse
• Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook (as submarine)
• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
• Classic Adventures: Volume Four — The Best of the Journal (Reprint of The Kaal Connection)
• Hideouts & Strongholds
• "Arms & Equipment Guide Extras!" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Coruscant and the Core Worlds
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
• Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Gungan bongo submarine in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide
• Stay on Target
• Strongholds of Resistance
• #SWTOR Cartel Market Specials: Week of April 16, 2018 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)