Scythe (Phi-class)

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The Scythe was a Phi-class shuttle used by as a command ship by the Inquisitorius of the Galactic Empire during the Imperial Era.

Description

Dorsal view of the Scythe — Dorsal view of the *Scythe*

The Scythe was a Phi-class shuttle of the Inquisitorius, the Galactic Empire's group of Jedi hunters.^[2] The sleek starship was named for the Sith that the Inquisitors served and boasted harsh angles and an intimidating frame.^[9] It had a hyperdrive and was armed with a pair of ^[3] GA-60s double laser cannons.^[6]

Role

Under the Dark Lord of the Siths Darth Sidious and Darth Vader, the Inquisitors flew the Scythe as their command ship.^[2] The vessel not only ferried Inquisitors back to their fortress on the moon Nur but also struck fear into anyone who dared to shelter Jedi fugitives.^[9]

History

Rise of the Inquisitors

In 19 BBY,^[10] the Scythe was used to transport the Grand Inquisitor and former Jedi Knight Iskat Akaris to Bar'leth to retrieve Jedi and Sith artifacts from the shopkeeper Gamodar. The mission was a success and the two returned in the vessel to Coruscant.^[7]

Sometime later, Akaris used the shuttle to visit her homeworld of Pkori. She and a contingent of Purge Troopers later used the ship as transportation to Firrhana during a hunt for Jedi.^[7]

The Grand Inquisitor piloted the Scythe in a space battle with the Jedi fugitive Tensu Run.^[11]

Hunt for Kenobi

In 9 BBY^[12], the Scythe traveled to Tatooine, carrying the Grand Inquisitor, Third Sister, and Fifth Brother, who were hunting for the Jedi Nari.^[3]

Later, during the Third Sister's hunt for Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Scythe ferried her to Nur's Fortress Inquisitorius, where she met with the Fourth Sister and Fifth Brother to discuss her plan to lead a hunt for Kenobi, approved by Darth Vader.^[13] Later, the Third Sister, holding the title of Grand Inquisitor, used the transport during the attack on Jabiim.^[8]

Behind the scenes

"the Scythe, which is kind of a meaner version of Krennic's shuttle, crossed with Vader's Tyderium [sic] shuttle."

―Doug Chiang^[14]

Concept art of the Scythe on Tatooine — Concept art of the *Scythe* on Tatooine

The Scythe was first pictured in the form of concept art in the sizzle reel for the Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi television released on Disney+ in November, 2021.^[15] It first appeared in the first episode of the series, which aired on May 26, 2022.^[16] It was first identified in a LEGO set depicting the transport.^[17]

The first scene that was shot with Moses Ingram, the actress who played the Third Sister, was her and the other Inquisitors stepping off of the Scythe on Tatooine.^[18] When the scene was filmed, a real ramp was used in front of a blue screen. Writer Joby Harold wanted the scene to have a western motif with three characters walking down the street as everyone is intimidated.^[19] Doug Chiang described the ship as a "meaner version" of Krennic's Imperial Shuttle and the Lambda-class T-4a shuttle.^[14]