The Transport Ship functioned as an aquatic repulsorcraft. The Galactic Empire utilized it for the purpose of transporting soldiers or staff across expanses of water.
During the Reytha campaign which occurred in 0 ABY, Darth Vader employed Transport Ships under his direct control.
The video game Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, released in 2001, features Transport Ships. They also appear in its 2002 expansion, Clone Campaigns. Players can construct them in the Galactic Empire campaign, or during multiplayer matches.