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| MILLENNIUM FALCON |
| [She's the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy!] |
| 19 AE | YT-1300 02 |
| Type: YT-1300 light stock freighter Manufacturer: Corellian Engineering Corporation Owner: Lando Calrissian Han Solo Weapons: 2 quad turbolaser turrets 2 concussion missile tubes Antipersonnel repeating laser Length: 26.7 meters Crew: 1 pilot 1 co-pilot |
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| The original design of the Falcon was rejected after a similar design appeared on Space: 1999 |
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| A ship didn't get the accolade of being the 'fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy' - if that could be called an accolade - without earning the reputation; and the Millennium Falcon certainly done that, proving time and time again she was just as capable as her pilot. Heavily modified from the standard YT-1300 freighter she started out as sixty years before the Battle of Yavin, the Falcon was given many extra upgrades by Han Solo, after he won the ship from Lando Calrissian in a game of sabacc on Bespin. Equipping her with a Class 1.75 hyperdrive and advanced shielding, Han and the Falcon could outrun any Imperial starships that might be taking too close an interest in their activities. However, if it came to a fight, the Falcon was still capable of holding her own; military-class quad turbolaser turrets were located on top and below of the saucer-shaped body, which could be operated from corresponding turret stations or remotely from the cockpit. Han left in many of the original features, though some were modified, such as the topside radar dish, loading ports and flight equipment housed in the cluttered forward mandibles. The cockpit itself was located to the side of the ship, offering an odd perspective, but one Han used well. Within the cockpit were all manner of upgrades, including a system that allowed Solo to access most of the ship's major systems from there or in the tech station in the main hold. A lounge area was also located here, which featured a Dejarik table installed by Chewbacca. Hidden cargo holds under the deck were added during Han's smuggling days, though even when the Falcon became part of the Rebellion, it lacked a bacta tank. The Falcon was modified with three droid brains to operate the ship control functions, though this caused the Falcon to have a few schizophrenic arguments with herself. Over the years, Han gave the Falcon more and more modifications - extra weaponry when the situation demanded it, and even a new coat of paint during the Yuuzhan Vong crisis; a matte black to remove her from the famous Falcon of years previous. As in the days of the Empire, the Falcon saved Han from many dangers with her amazing speed, powerful weaponry and advanced maneuverability - even though the ship was still prone to breaking down at the most inopportune moments.... |
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