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| Flitknot speeder | |
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Flitknot speeder[1] |
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2 meters[2] |
| Maximum speed |
634 km/h[2] |
| Maximum altitude |
2 kilometers[2] |
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1[1] |
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The Flitknot speeder, commonly known simply as the Geonosian speeder bike, was a model of speeder bike built by the Huppla Pasa Tisc Shipwrights Collective and used by the Geonosians.
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Unlike most Geonosian craft, the speeder could be easily piloted by non-Geonosians with minimal modifications. It was notable for its unusual pilot-forward design. The speeder structure flowed back aerodynamically from the pilot seat, ending in two stabilizer fins at the rear.
Standard models of the Flitknot speeder were fitted with pheromone systems that used the sensitive Geonosisan sense of smell to relay information on the performance and status of the vehicle, and had a multi-yoke system of control. Altitude was set by twisting the handlebar grips backwards to rise, and forwards to go lower.
The Huppla Pasa Tisc Shipwrights Collective used many of the same components for the Flitknot as they had done on the Nantex-class territorial defense starfighter, including the inertial compensator and the gravity generator used to keep the pilot seated.
The speeders were first put to use by Geonosian perimeter scouts to examine new meteor impacts or track acklays and merdeths. Standard models were not fitted with weaponry. Strike versions were equipped with a blaster cannon. Sometimes the speeder bike was modified for use by a B2 super battle droid for scouting missions.
Count Dooku used a modified Flitknot during the Battle of Geonosis to escape from the Stalgasin Hive to his secret hangar. He abandoned the vehicle once he left Geonosis in his solar sailer. Dooku had at some point retrieved the speeder from Geonosis and used it to meet Anakin Skywalker and duel him. Following the duel, Skywalker stole the speeder to escape the Dune Sea and head for Jabba the Hutt's Palace.
At least one flitknot speeder, painted in the Separatist color scheme, was used by a tactical droid to patrol Naboo prior to the Blue Shadow Virus incident.
During the Second Battle of Geonosis, several flitknot speeders were extensively used by the Geonosians.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Blue Shadow Virus" Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Landing at Point Rain"
Star Wars Galaxies – An Empire Divided
Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Agents of Deception (Card: Geonosian Speeder)
Description: This speeder, also known as a flitknot speeder, was a model of speeder bike built by the Huppla Pasa Tisc Shipwrights Collective and is similar to one used by the Seperatist mastermind Count Dooku during the Clone Wars.
When this TCG loot card is redeemed, you receive a Geonosian Speeder vehicle for your character.
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