The rise in popularity of speeder bikes in the run-up to the Great Sith War allows Lhosan Industries to dominate the light repulsorcraft market. Though other companies try to produce bikes to rival Lhosan’s, only one company achieves anywhere near the same level of success. The Aratech Corporat ion designs its Urban Navigator speeder bike specifically for use in large cities and ecumenopolises such as Coruscant and Taris. Moreover, the Urban Navigator is one of the few speeder bikes to accommodate a passenger. Its sidecar makes it ideal for those who need quick and nimble transportation and have friends, coworkers, or spouses to travel with.
The Urban Navigator is an excellent source of transportation over short distances. It is a fast speeder bike, though it cannot compare to the Lhosan AeroChaser for maximum velocity. The addition of the vehicle’s sidecar reduces its maneuverability, but the speeder bike is also capable of operating at the higher altitudes of urban airspeeder lanes, making it a versatile transport for getting anywhere in a city.
The Republic purchases a large quantity of Urban Navigators for use during wartime. The speeder bikes prove to be an excellent choice for officers and their aides when traveling the skyways of Coruscant and other heavily developed worlds. They also allow politicians to move quickly from one place to another while accompanied by their bodyguards.
Knights of the Old Republic, page 93.
Large air vehicle (speeder)
Initiative: +10; Senses: Perception +5
Defenses: Fort 13, Ref 16 (flat-footed 10) ; +1 armor
Hit Points: 35; DR: 5; Damage Threshold: 18
Speed: fly 12 squares (max. velocity 500 km/h)
Fighting Space: 2×2; Cover: &#$#;5
Base Attack: +0; Grapple: +8
Abilities: Str 17, Dex 22, Con —, Int 14
Skills: Initiative +10, Mechanics +5, Perception +5, Pilot +10, Use Computer +5
Crew: 1 (normal); Passengers: none
Cargo: 10 kg; Consumables: 1 day; Carried Craft: none
Availability: Licensed; Cost: 9,600 (3,500)