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Phoenix Hawk-class Light Pinnace

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this small transport ship resembled the Firespray-class patrol craft, but actually pre-dated that craft. Designated the S40K, the Phoenix Hawk-class pinnace was one of the first ships designed and built by Kuat Systems Engineering, during the years leading up to the Clone Wars. These craft were designed to carry a small group of individuals across large distances of space. The designs goals were admirable: create a transport craft that was affordable by all classes of society, bringing space travel to as many beings as possible. However, in order to accomplish this goal, KSE cut as many corners as possible to keep costs down. Accommodations within the Phoenix Hawk-class were cramped at best, and there were few amenities to be had for refitting the ship. Compounding these problems was the ungainly appearance of the Phoenix Hawk-class pinnace, which resembled an overweight version of the Firespray. It measured 19.2 meters in length, and could accommodate up to four passengers. It required a pilot and co-pilot to operate, and was armed with a pair of heavy blaster cannons and two light ion cannons for defense.