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Mantaris-class Transport

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this amphibious transport ship resembles the huge, ray-like creatures native to the coasts of the planet Naboo. Their wings are swept backwards and they have two saber-like tails. Phosphorescent nodules at the tips of their wings give off a reddish glow when activated. The Mantaris-class was designed and manufactured by the combined efforts of the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps and the Otoh Gunga Bongowerks in the era following the Battle of Naboo. It was developed as part of a joint effort to colonize Ohma-D'un, the primary moon of Naboo. This transport had similar characteristics to the bongo submarine, but with the capability of interstellar flight. Measuring ninety-eight meters in length, including its heat-sink finials, the Mantaris-class required a crew of five beings to operate. It could transport up to twenty passengers or a variety of creatures, as well as 250 metric tons of cargo. Additionally, cargo modules could be attached to the transport to increase its accommodations. In the wake of the Battle of Naboo, the Mantaris transport was armed with a concussion missile launcher.