Freerunner

The Freerunner was a repulsorcraft manufactured by Kelliak Arms and Armor Company. It was primarily used by the Alliance to Restore the Republic and was considered to be one of the most powerful assets in their Combat Assault Vehicle arsenal. The Freerunner acquired its name from the unique free floating weapons platform mounted on the vehicle's main chassis. This design allowed the Freerunner to be outfitted with different weapon profiles depending on the mission requirements.

Kelliak advertised the Freerunner as being a fast and flexible military ground craft, able to take on advanced scout, supply escort, or even front combat duties. Developed just after the Clone Wars, the Freerunner was a case of bad timing. Kelliak marketed the Freerunner to the Galactic Empire, hoping for a lucrative military contract. However, the Empire had decided to focus on using walkers and tracked vehicles and did not purchase the craft. With no forthcoming contract, Kelliak was forced to sell off the advanced stock to private arms dealers and the company went bankrupt.

The Alliance acquired a large number of Freerunners, modifying them to serve the Alliance Army and Alliance SpecForces. Freerunners were part of the Alliance force that engaged Imperial units during the Battle of Turak IV, and defended the Bhir'khi Pass during the Thrawn campaign.

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