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Republic speeder...

Discussion in 'Literature' started by Kwenn, Sep 18, 2004.

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  1. Kwenn

    Kwenn Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Anyone know the name/type/manufacturer of the Republic speeder seen in the Battle of Jabiim Republic comics? It's the one Anakin, Alpha and Obi-Wan ride on to save the Padawans from Stratus' forces.

    I'm sure I've seen a similar craft (thin, twin prongs on the front, bit like a big, passenger-carrying speeder bike) used by the Empire somewhere, but I can't think of the source.
     
  2. JediTrilobite

    JediTrilobite Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    Return of the Jedi maybe? The speeder bikes are very similar looking, if not the same company. It could also be a swoop. It's been a little while since I've read that paticular comic.
     
  3. Jort

    Jort Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I dunno, are it the same speeders from The Clone Wars game and the cartoons? I guess they're prolly manufactured by Rothana.
     
  4. Tam_Elgrin

    Tam_Elgrin Jedi Master star 4

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    [image=http://images.darkhorse.com/common/salestools/previews/swonemp23/swonemp23p3.jpg]

    Might this be the Classic-era one you were thinking about?
     
  5. Kwenn

    Kwenn Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    No, it's none of those. It's bigger than the 74-Z speeder bike (RotJ) but it's smaller than the one in the Empire comic.

    It's white-and-red, with two prongs on the front similar to those of the 74-Z, though the body is more like a skiff.
     
  6. Rogue_Follower

    Rogue_Follower Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    It appears similar to the (incorrectly drawn) Chariot LAV in the TTT comic adaptations.
     
  7. Ph0enix

    Ph0enix Jedi Padawan star 4

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    [image=http://www.ofadam.com/ffa/jcpics/rep55speeder.jpg]
     
  8. Jort

    Jort Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Looks like a Gian Speeder to me.
     
  9. Tam_Elgrin

    Tam_Elgrin Jedi Master star 4

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    Bit too angular really, the Gian is very smooth.

    [image=http://giochiguerrestellari.andromedafree.it/episodio1/veicolo-robot/GianSpeeder.jpg]
     
  10. Kwenn

    Kwenn Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Like I said, I'm sure a similar design is later used by the Empire - though the Imperial speeder was created before, in our world, so the Republic one is actually based on that.
     
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