- "Retreat! Back to the ships!"
- ―First Mate Gunter
A pirate transport was utilized by Captain Brutus' crew during the New Republic Era. Around 9 ABY, a group of pirates led by First Mate Gunter traveled aboard this vessel to the planet Lanupa, where they captured former Captain Silvo to put him on trial upon returning to their frigate.
Characteristics
The transport[1] had a long, elongated body and a hull covered in a mix of a mix of gray, white, and dark-blue panels. The ship featured multiple protruding sections, including wings and engines at the rear, as well as a total of four laser cannons.[2]
History
- "Zentin, Silvo, whatever you call him. I'm claiming your bounty."
"[on comms] Where is the cowardly wretch?"
"Here is the coordinates. Now hot about my payment?"
"You'll have your payment when I have Silvo. I'm sending two ships. And keep this quiet."
"I wouldn't dream of breathing a word to anyone. I'll be seeing you. [device beeps]" - ―Pocket and Brutus
The transport amid other vessels on Lanupa
Around 9 ABY,[4] a group of Captain Brutus's pirates led by[2] First Mate[1] Gunter used this starship, along with a smaller one, to travel to the planet Lanupa, where the bounty hunter Pokkit claimed to have spotted the runaway prisoner Silvo,[2] a former crew member and captain.[3] Upon exiting hyperspace, the larger vessel was the first to descend into the atmosphere, with two Lanupan security vessels moving in to flank it en route to[2] the Skull Ridge Mountain Hotel & Spa.[5] As a Lanupan pilot communicated with the transport's crew over radio, the second pirate craft opened fire from behind, destroying both security vessels and clearing the way for the two pirate ships to land near the hotel.[2]
Upon landing, the pirates descended underground in pursuit of Silvo, who was searching for Captain Rennod's Lair alongside the younglings[2] from the Skeleton Crew.[6] After failing to capture him,[2] the crew returned to surface, arresting a few security guards in the process.[3] Back on the landing platform, the pirates apprehended Silvo as he emerged from a ground-embedded access hatch. Just as they were about to escort him to the transport, they spotted an approaching New Republic squadron. When first Mate Gunter ordered a retreat, the crew boarded their ships and blasted off, trying to evade the X-wing starfighters attacking them midair. Although the smaller vessel was destroyed, the larger one managed to escape. Despite sustaining partial damage, it made it back to the frigate, where Silvo was put on trial.[3]
Behind the scenes
The pirate transport debuted in "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates," the fifth episode of the live-action television series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,[2] which aired on December 24, 2024.[7] Before the premiere, the ship was first portrayed in the official trailer of the series.[8]
Appearances
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Way, Way Out Past the Barrier" (First appearance)- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Very Interesting, As an Astrogation Problem"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Zero Friends Again"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "The Real Good Guys"
Sources
- Skeleton Crew | Official Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (First pictured)
- Skeleton Crew | Official Clip | Episode 6 Now Streaming on Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
