Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Starships of the Galaxy
The Sienar Fleet Systems GAT-12h, commonly referred to by the nickname "Skipray," was released into service just prior to the Battle of Yavin. It was distinguished from the start as the smallest Imperial vessel (Except for a handful of TIE prototypes) to be equipped with Hyperdrive engines. The original design was intended to be used as an unescorted system patrol craft, capable of fending off Starfighters and small Capital Ships.
Even though the naval units that used the "Skipray" raved about the vessel's awesome performance, it never quite caught on with Imperial High Command. Despite its capabilities, the ship was never accepted, and became another victim of the volatile policies that often controlled Imperial Naval doctrine. As a result, a large number of GAT-12h "Skiprays" wound up in service to planetary militias, corporate navies, mercenaries, pirates, and smugglers - especially, those of The Zann Consortium.
Capabilities[]
The GAT-12h "Skipray" was intended to fill the void between smaller "Snub" fighters and larger Capital Ships. In this regard, the "Skipray" was a complete success. Though a few Imperial Fleet elements were equipped with "Skiprays," the bulk of the ships were assigned to planetary defense forces or Space Stations. When possible, the GAT-12h "Skipray" is deployed in conjunction with TIE Fighters, or is teamed up with one or more "Skiprays." When working in tandem, "Skiprays" team up to diable larger enemy ships before peeling off to deal with the incidental threat posed by Starfighters and/or Space Transports.
Given its capabilities, it is somewhat surprising that the GAT-12h "Skipray" hosts a crew of only four: a Pilot, a Copilot/System Operator, and two Gunners. One Gunner controls the ship's Laser Cannons, while the other operates it's Heavy Ion Cannons, Heavy Concussion Missiles, and Heavy Proton Torpedoes. Though it is somewhat sluggish in space, the GAT-12h "Skipray" is incredibly maneuverable when employed as an atmospheric craft. In an atmosphere, the GAT-12h "Skipray" gains a +2 bonus to it's Dexterity score.
GAT-12h "Skipray" Statistics (CL 15)[]
Colossal* Space Transport
Initiative: -1; Senses: Perception +6
*This ship is treated as a Gargantuan Starfighter for the purposes of being targeted by Capital Ship weapons, Dogfighting, and using Starship Maneuvers.
Defenses[]
Reflex Defense: 17 (Flat-Footed: 14), Fortitude Defense: 33; +14 Armor, Vehicular Combat
Hit Points: 230; Damage Reduction: 15; Shield Rating: 100; Damage Threshold: 83
Offense[]
Speed: Fly 16 Squares (Character Scale), Fly 4 Squares (Starship Scale); (Maximum Velocity 1,200 km/h)
Ranged: Laser Cannons +5 (See Below)
Ranged: Heavy Ion Cannons +5* (See Below)
Ranged: Heavy Proton Torpedoes +5 (See Below)
Ranged: Heavy Concussion Missiles +5 (See Below)
Fighting Space: 12x12 Squares (Character Scale), 1 Square (Starship Scale); Total Cover
Base Attack Bonus: +2; Grapple: +45
*Apply a -20 penalty on attacks against targets smaller than Colossal size.
Abilities[]
Strength: 56, Dexterity: 16, Constitution: -, Intelligence: 16
Skills: Initiative -1, Mechanics +6, Perception +6, Pilot -1, Use Computer +6
Ship Statistics[]
Crew: 4 (Skilled Crew Quality); Passengers: None
Cargo: 20 Tons; Consumables: 1 Month; Carried Craft: None
Payload: 4 Heavy Proton Torpedoes, 8 Heavy Concussion Missiles
Hyperdrive: Class 2, Limited Navicomputer (4-Jump Memory)
Availability: Military; Cost: 624,000 (250,000 Used)
Weapon Systems[]
Laser Cannons (Gunner)[]
Attack Bonus: +5, Damage: 5d10x2
Heavy Ion Cannons (Gunner)[]
Attack Bonus: +5 (-15 against targets smaller than Colossal size), Damage: 4d10x5 (Ion)
Heavy Proton Torpedoes (Gunner)[]
Attack Bonus: +5, Damage: 10d10x2, 4-Square Splash
Heavy Concussion Missiles (Gunner)[]
Attack Bonus: +5, Damage: 9d10x2, 4-Square Splash