Vaya-class scout
The Vaya-class scout was a type of scout ship manufactured by Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc. c. 3999 BBY.[1]
Characteristics
The Vaya-class was a large and comfortable ship, with plenty of room for extended deployments. It was sturdy and reasonably well-armed for a scout ship.[2]
The ship had a design flaw concerning its ion engines, the two left engines being prone to shutting down when stressed by complex maneuvering. If this occurred, the ship would possibly fall into a dangerous spin.[1]
History
They were used extensively by the Republic Astrogation Survey Team in uncharted space. In such missions, they had only a 3% failure rate.[1] They were also popular with independent scouts and explorers due to their low cost and spacious interiors. They often served as mobile homes for entire families.[2]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — The Saga of Nomi Sunrider (First appearance)
- Tales of the Jedi audio adaptation
Sources
- Tales of the Jedi Companion
- Star Wars Encyclopedia
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- The Unknown Regions