The Vaya-class scout ship represents a class of reconnaissance vessel produced by Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc. around the year 3999 BBY.
The Vaya-class ship offered both considerable size and comfort, providing ample space suitable for long-duration missions. For a scout vessel, its defenses were respectable, and it was built to last.
A notable weakness existed in the ship's design related to its ion propulsion system; specifically, the pair of engines on the left side were susceptible to failure under the strain of difficult maneuvers. Should this malfunction occur, the vessel could potentially enter a hazardous spin.
The Republic Astrogation Survey Team made widespread use of them while charting unknown regions of space. During these expeditions, they exhibited a failure rate of only 3%. Furthermore, independent scouts and explorers favored them due to their affordable price and roomy interiors. Frequently, these ships functioned as permanent residences for entire families.