Repulsorlift vehicle
Asteroid hopper
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An asteroid hopper or Verpine asteroid hopper was an unusual space-capable short-range repulsorlift vehicle designed by the Verpine to operate in dense asteroid belts, such as the Roche asteroid field. Rather than relying on ion engines, a Verpine hopper "bounced" from asteroid to asteroid using its repulsor engines, relying on gyroscopic stabilization to minimize discomfort for its pilot and passengers.
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Facts
- Manufacturer
- Verpine
- Speed
- 650 kmh
- Engine
- Repulsorlift
- Crew
- 1
- Passengers
- 3
- Lifesupport
- Yes
- Role
- Personnel transport
Appearances
3 works, in story order
- Jedi's Honor
- Strike Force: Shantipole (first appearance)
- Operation: Elrood
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