CloakShape Fighter | |
Production Information | |
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Manufacturer | |
Model |
CloakShape |
Scale |
Small Craft |
Cost |
15,000 Credits |
Technical Specifications | |
Length |
15 meters |
Maximum Acceleration |
20 MGLT/s |
MGLT |
93 MGLT |
Atmospheric Speed |
950 kph |
Maneuverability |
72 DPF |
Hyperdrive Rating |
None (can be upgraded) |
Shielding |
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Hull |
28 RU |
Armament |
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Crew |
1 Pilot |
Cargo Capacity |
40 kg |
Consumables |
1 Day |
Usage | |
Roles |
Space Superiority |
Year Introduced |
Decades Before 22 BBY |
Affiliation |
Various |
- "I once had a guy come in here looking to buy an original CloakShape. I just laughed and told him that there's no such thing as an 'original' CloakShape."
- — Shug Ninx
The CloakShape Fighter is a craft produced by Kuat Systems Engineering. The CloakShape is one of the most enduring fighter designs ever developed by a single company. Designed decades before the Clone Wars and used more or less ever since, the CloakShape Fighter was originally intended to serve as an atmospheric and short range space fighter craft. Armed with two medium laser cannons and two concussion missile launchers, they are adequate assault craft but best for planetary defense. The standard model has no deflector shield generator or hyperdrive systems, however.
The CloakShape enjoys such widespread popularity because it is an incredibly easy craft to modify and upgrade to almost any specifications. Capitalizing on this design feature, Kuat Systems Engineering and several other companies have introduced numerous upgrade kits intended specifically for the starfighter. One of the most popular, developed by Curich Engineering, adds on a maneuvering fin at the back to increase handling in atmosphere - this has become so common that many people believe that it was part of the original design specifications. Many others include ones that improve such systems as the sensors, targeting computer or power generator. Like the Delta-7 Jedi Starfighter and Eta-2 Actis-class Light Interceptor, also produced by Kuat Systems Engineering, the CloakShape can dock with a specially designed hyperdrive ring.
The CloakShape's main drawback is its small power generator. It is too small to keep the craft running for extended periods of time, especially during battles. However, due to the easiness of the upgrading of this craft, even novice mechanics can fit a larger generator, more weapons, better engines or a deflector shield generator to allow this craft to serve as part of many militaries and mercenary group's space starfighter services for years to come.
A heavily modified version of the CloakShape, known as the Whitecloak Fighter, was used extensively by the Jedi Order before the introduction of the Delta-7.