Prowler-class Reconnaissance Vessel
one of the new class of starships developed by Republic Engineering Corporation, the Prowler was designed to act as a long-term spy craft. The basic design is that of the REC Ferret, but with less equipment and stealth systems, and its mission profile dictated it be in place for long periods of time, gathering information about an enemy's location and assets. The Prowler does its work from a distance, rather than getting in close, but still retained the baffled drive and chemical-thrust systems of the Ferret. Each prowler-class ship required a complement of 6 crewmen to fly, unlike the droid-commanded Ferret, and was armed with more missiles and a decoy package.