The BTY-180 carrier, also known as the Pre-Mor Authority Carrier,[1], the Preox-Morlana personnel carrier[2] or simply the Authority Carrier was a class of personnel carrier owned and operated by the Pre-Mor Authority. It was utilized to transport members of the Pre-Mor Enforcement to the different territories and star systems under the jurisdiction of Preox-Morlana. During the Imperial Era, one of these personnel carriers was utilized in 5 BBY to transport three teams of Corpos, including Deputy Inspector Syril Karn, to Ferrix. The teams would collectively stage the operation to apprehend Cassian Jeron Andor.[5]
Description
The docking bay of a personnel carrier with Tac-Pods docked in their stations. Note the heavy laser cannons above
The Preox-Morlana personnel carrier was a hyperdrive-capable armed multi-ship and personnel carrier utilized by the Pre-Mor Enforcement until 5 BBY. It was pyramidoid in shape, with a forward facing bridge and docking assembly capable of storing 5 Mobile Tac-Pods accessible from an atrium in the lower decks of the ship.[7] Directly below the docking assembly there was a ventral dual laser turret and a communications unit was mounted directly behind it, on the rear of the ship. The front deck was marked with the emblem of the Preox-Morlana corporate authority and was armed with two forward-facing heavy laser cannons.[6]
The interior of the ship was relatively plain and utilitarian as it was meant for military operations. There were weapon racks and cargo sockets on several walls while at least the docking atrium lacked any chairs.[6]
Appearances
Star Wars: Andor — "That Would Be Me" (First appearance)- Star Wars: Andor — "Reckoning" (First identified as BTY-180 carrier) (identified in audio description only)
Sources
- Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide (as Pre-Mor Authority carrier)
- Star Wars Starships & Vehicles: Mobile Tac-Pod Starships and Vehicles: Pre-Mor Troop Transport
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy (First identified as Authority Carrier and BTY-180 carrier)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Star Wars: Andor — "Reckoning" (Audio description from Disney+)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars Starships & Vehicles: Mobile Tac-Pod Starships and Vehicles: Pre-Mor Troop Transport
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles second edition
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 Star Wars: Andor — "Reckoning"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Star Wars: Andor — "That Would Be Me"
- ↑ Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide