X4 Gunship

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The X4 Gunship was an assault gunship built by the Incom Corporation and employed by the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War.

Characteristics

X4 blueprints

X4 blueprints

One of Incom Corporations largest vessels, the powerful X4 gunship was roughly the size of a light freighter, and had two full decks to accommodate a large crew in addition to weapons access, and cargo. Six laser turrets and a pair of forward laser cannons allowed the X4 to excel at picket and starfighter screening roles, and was even capable of taking on smaller capital ships with its impressive shielding and armor. While mainly used for escort duties, its high performance as a light assault ship had the X4 used in a variety of roles.[1]

History

The X4 was designed by Incom to help fill the critical gap in Alliance forces-a lack of heavy-hitting warships. Used as a convoy escort and raider, the gunship was also designed for maximum compatibility, with most of its equipment capable of using the same spare parts used to maintain the Alliance's starfighter forces.

Behind the scenes

This gunship, also known as the "Assault Gunboat" or "Rebel Gunboat" was introduced in the Jump to Lightspeed expansion of Star Wars Galaxies as a NPC ship. They were found in the Kessel system and deep space, but also spawn during several missions.

A X4 Gunship under attack from a pair of

A X4 Gunship under attack from a pair of TIE Aggressors

In November 2007 Star Wars Galaxies developer Thomas "Hanse" Eidson asked the pilot community on the official Galaxies forums for input on the name and in-universe description of the ship. The final name Hanse chose was inspired by a suggestion by forum member "SonofKashyyyk" while the description is based on a suggestion by forum member "LeaphChausew".[8]

With the introduction of Chapter 8 in January 2008, the X4 gunship became available to players as a multiplayer ship available to Rebellion ace pilots. It was one of several ships made playable in Chapter 8 along with the AEG-77 Vigo, the Ye-4 gunship, and the N-1 starfighter.[9]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
  2. ↑ Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game — The Shadow Syndicate Card: Dropship Deployment (backup link)
  3. ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed
  4. ↑ SWG logo sm Star Wars Galaxies (post-NGE) — Legacy Quest: "Runaways" on Tatooine
  5. ↑ SWG logo sm Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Space Quest: "Destroy the Karthakk Queen" in the Lok system
  6. ↑ Star Wars Galaxies: Rage of the Wookiees
  7. ↑ SWG logo sm Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed — Space Quest: "Tap into Enemy Communications" in the Dantooine system
  8. ↑ Gal-icon Rebel Gunship on the official Star Wars Galaxies forums (original site is defunct)
  9. ↑ Gal-icon Chapter 8: The Nova Orion Crisis on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (original site is defunct)

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