The S-12 Blackbolt, a starfighter utilized by the Sith Empire, functioned primarily as a scout. Engineered on Tandankin specifically for reconnaissance missions, the Blackbolt was furnished with sophisticated sensor and communication systems. This scouting vehicle possessed minimal armor and only modest shielding, depending on its speed, a pair of laser cannons, and a barrage of rockets to deter opposing forces.
The S-12 Blackbolt appears as one of four distinct Scout models accessible to Imperial players within Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Starfighter. This 2013 Digital Expansion to the video game Star Wars: The Old Republic features the Blackbolt as the offensive-reconnaissance Scout for the Imperial side, unlocking automatically for players. The NovaDive serves as the equivalent for the Republic faction.