Nu-class attack/transport shuttle

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Nu-class attack/transport shuttle

TheNu-class attack/transport shuttle, also known as theNu-class attack shuttle orRepublic attack shuttle, was a model ofshuttle used by theRepublic Navy during theClone Wars.^[6] In the aftermath of the war, the Nu-class shuttles were absorbed into the fledglingImperial Navy.^[10] It was the predecessor of theLambda-class T-4a shuttle.^[4] Onetransport fell into the hands of theFree Ryloth Movement, and was used during theMission to Ryloth.^[9]

Characteristics[]

Designed with fold-down wings, it was similar in design to later shuttles like theTheta-class,Lambda-class, andSentinel-class. Its boarding hatch was at the very front of the shuttle, unlike later variants, which had the cockpit jutting over the hatch. Thepilots' chairs lowered into the boarding area for them to enter and exit thecockpit. It also had amagnetic clamp on its ventral side capable of attaching to smaller payloads such asescape pods.^[11] TheRho-class transport shuttle^[12] was visually very similar in appearance to theNu-class, but had an elongated hull, dorsal fin and the capability to attach cargo pods to its underside.^[13]

It was primarily used by theGrand Army of the Republic for missions which required them to operate far away from bases and capital ships. Unlike the Republic'sLAAT/i gunship, theNu-class was also equipped with seats for the passengers due to much longer travel times.^[14]

Transports used by theRepublic Navy during theClone Wars hadred and yellow markings.^[6] In the aftermath of the Clone Wars,Nu-class shuttles were painted in a uniform, grey coloring as the Galactic Republic transitioned into theGalactic Empire.^[15]

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History[]

Early use[]

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Clone Wars[]

A shuttle was eventually taken by the rouge Sith LordMaul from theTribunalVenator-class Star Destroyer^[16]

Imperial Era[]

Following the end of the war, Nu-class attack/transport shuttles became part of the Imperial Navy and were colored the typical grey of theImperial Military.^[7]

One was used by Admiral Tarkin to visit Tipoca City on Kamino during his discussion with Prime Minister Lama Su in the Empire switching over to conscripted soldiers as a more cost effective alternative to the clones.^[17] Another was used byCrosshair and theElite Squad, consisting ofES-01,ES-02,ES-03, andES-04 as part of the clandestineProject War-Mantle headed byVice AdmiralEdmon Rampart during theirmission toOnderon to succeed whereClone Force 99 failed in eliminatingSaw Gerrera's protoPartisans. The mission was a success even when losing ES-01, who protested the orders of shooting innocent civilians, though Gerrera had already left the world to gain new allies for the Partisans prior the squad arriving.^[18] 3 Nu-class attack/transport shuttles were later used by Crosshair and his Elite Squad in amission toBracca to eliminate the former's old squad afterscrappers identified them, one of which was ordered by Crosshair to find theMarauder while the other two converged on the abandonedVenator^[10]

Appearances[]

Non-canon appearances[]

• "The Kyber Crystal Hunt" —LEGO Star Wars 105

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