Luxury-class sail barge


The Luxury-class sail barge was a sizable repulsorlift sail barge manufactured by Ubrikkian Industries during the era of the Galactic Empire.

Characteristics

Sail barge schematics

The Luxury-class sail barge could achieve a maximum velocity of 100 kilometers per hour across relatively even terrain, such as water or sand; alternatively, it could reach 30 kilometers per hour when propelled only by its large sails. Typically, the primary means of propulsion was a repulsorlift engine consisting of three chambers. A pair of ornamental steering vanes located at the stern enabled the vessel to maneuver. Power for the entire vessel was provided by a collection of batteries and power cells situated at the front.

Operating the vessel required a crew of 26, and it could accommodate up to 500 passengers and 2,000 metric tons of cargo. An air conditioning system was installed to maintain a comfortable internal temperature.

History

A Luxury-class sail barge attacked by cloud cars

Sail barges were generally favored by Hutt crime lords, as these vessels provided a stylish mode of transportation for themselves and their entourages. Jabba Desilijic Tiure possessed an armed and modified version of the Ubrikkian barge, known as the Khetanna. This vessel met its end when its own deck-mounted blaster cannon, fired by Luke Skywalker, destroyed it during the rescue of Han Solo at the Battle of the Great Pit of Carkoon on Tatooine.

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