J-type diplomatic barge

For other uses, see J-type.

J-type diplomatic barge

Production information

Manufacturer

Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps^[1]

Line

J-type^[1]

Model

Custom-built J-type diplomatic barge^[1]

Type

Transport (diplomatic barge)^[1]
Yacht^[2]

Technical specifications

Length

39 meters^[3]

Width

91 meters^[2]

Height/depth

6.8 meters^[2]

Maximum atmospheric speed

2,000 kph (1,243 mph)^[4]

Engine unit(s)

Superluminal drive^[1]
Wing repulsorlifts^[2]
Wing antigrav projectors^[2]

Hyperdrive rating

Class 0.7^[4]

Hull

Chrome plating^[1]

Sensor systems

Forward portside sensor array^[2]
Sensor processors^[2]

Navigation system

Navigation computer^[2]

Armament

None^[1]

Complement

N-1 starfighters (4)^[1]

Crew

5 crew^[4]
- Pilot^[2]
- Co-pilot^[2]
- Navigator (optional)^[2]
- Communications Officer (optional)^[2]
- Shield operator (optional)^[2]
5 astromech droids^[2]
6 guards^[4]

Passengers

4^[4]

Cargo capacity

Cargo hold^[2]

Life support

Life support air scrubber^[2]
Condensed oxygen tanks^[2]

Usage

Role(s)

Transport^[1]
Starfighter carrier craft^[1]

Affiliation

The J-type diplomatic barge, also called the Naboo Royal Cruiser^[1] or simply the Naboo cruiser,^[6] was a diplomatic transport used by representatives of the planet Naboo. Senator Padmé Amidala utilized a custom-built cruiser during the Separatist Crisis, which was damaged on Coruscant in an attempt on her life. She later used the J-type during the Clone Wars, when she was targeted by the bounty hunter Aurra Sing.

Description

A custom-built transport constructed by the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps, the J-type diplomatic barge was intended to address the shortcomings of the previous J-type 327 Nubian starship, featuring improved shield generators and paired S-6 hyperdrive generators to complement the superluminal drive. The chrome-plated hull featured two broad wings each fitted with two engines and recharge sockets for starfighters situated along the wings' leading edges, allowing it to carry up to four N-1 starfighters. The J-type was unarmed.^[1] Although chrome-plated Naboo ships were typically reserved for the Monarch of Naboo, Queen Réillata allowed Padmé Amidala to use one.^[7]

Role

As a diplomatic barge used by members of the Royal House of Naboo, the J-type functioned as an unarmed transport often paired with escort starfighters, and its wing-mounted recharge sockets allowed it to be used as a fighter carrier craft.^[1]

History

Amidala's J-type barge lands on Alderaan.

The J-type diplomatic barge was introduced by the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps to improve upon the earlier J-type 327 Nubian starship utilized by the Queen of Naboo.^[1] As senator of the Chommell sector, Padmé Amidala made use of a diplomatic barge to reach Coruscant for the Military Creation Act vote. Escorted by three N-1 starfighters, Amidala's royal cruiser touched down on a landing platform only to be completely destroyed by an explosive device planted by the Clawdite assassin Zam Wesell. Amidala's decoy Cordé and other members of the Royal Naboo Security Forces were killed in the blast.^[5]