Sentinel-class Landing Shuttle
Name/Model# : | Sentinel-class Landing Shuttle OR Sentinel-class Troop Carrier OR Sentinel-class Landing Craft
Designer/Manufacturer : | Sienar Fleet Systems/Cygnus Spaceworks
Combat Designation : | Modified Light Freighter
Scale : | Starfighter
Length : | 20 Metres
Skill : | Space transports: Sentinel-class Shuttle
Crew Skill : | Space transports 5D, starship gunnery 5D and starship shields 4D
Crew : | 5 Crew 2 (Pilot and Copilot/Sensor Officer) + Gunners 3 (Gunnery Chief + 2 Secondary Gunners) [2 crew can coordinate]
Skeleton Crew : | 1 (+10 DIFFICULTY)
Troop Capacity : |
Standard Configuration
54 Troops [6 Squads] 12 E-Web Repeating Blasters 6 Speeder Bikes [See Note] 1 Recon Speeder Bike (with encrypted communications link to shuttle) [Bike is part of shuttle complement]
OR [All Seats Removed]
36 Speeder Bikes
OR [All Seats Removed]
12 Compact Assault Vehicles
Other Vehicle Payloads
Mobile Artillery (3) AT-PTs (6) Dewbacks (3) NOTE: Bracketed number indicates total vehicles carried, if just that type - from Force Commander.
Cost of Craft : | Most likely not available for sale
Nav Computer : | Yes
Sublight Speed : | 70 MGLT (WEG=7 Space Units)
Max Speed : | 2,400 G
Hyperdrive : | Cygnus HD7 Hyperdrive Activator Unit
Hyperdrive Rating : | Class 1
Hyperdrive Backup : | Class 10
Atmospheric Speed : | 1,000 kph (WEG=350)
Manoeuvrability : | 2D+2
Cargo Capacity : |
180 Metric Tons [All Seats Removed Configuration and No Troops Carried]
OR [Carrying Equipment/Troops]
None
Consumables : | 1 Month
Weapons : | 8 Forward Retractable Laser Cannons (Fire-Linked) Crew: 1 Gunner Fire Control: 3D Space Range: 1-3/12/25 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 100-300 metres/1.2 km/2.5 km Damage: 6D 2 Forward Concussion Missile Tubes (8 Missiles each) [Fire-Linked] Crew: Unknown - Either Ion Cannon or Repeating Blaster Gunner operates Fire Control: 3D Space Range: 1/3/7 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 50-100/300/700 Metres Damage: 9D 1 Dorsally-Mounted Retractable Turreted Ion Cannon Crew: 1 Gunner Fire Control: None Space Range: 1-3/7/36 Space Units Atmospheric Range: 100-300 metres/700 metres/3.6 km Damage: 4D 2 Turreted Repeating Blasters (Used when deploying troops) Crew: 1 Scale: Speeder Fire Control: 4D Range: 1-50/100/250 Metres (Atmosphere only) Damage: 3D+2
Sensors : | Passive : 20 Space Units/0D Scan : 40 Space Units/1D Search : 80 Space Units/2D Focus : 4 Space Units/2D+2
Shields/Hull Rating : | Shields 120 SBD. Hull 28 RU (WEG=Shields 3D+2. Hull 4D+2)
Note : | XA incorrectly states length 38 metres. SESWTSB and EGVV disagree on Gunner arrangement. EGVV states 1 gunner = laser cannons, 1 gunner = missile tubes, and 1 gunner = ion cannon and repeating blasters. SESWTSB states 1 gunner = laser cannon, 0 gunner = missile tubes, 1 gunner = ion cannon and, 1 gunner = repeating blasters. In background info, SESWTSB states gunner (not Gunnery Chief) operates missile tubes. EGVV incorrectly states Cygnus HD7 provides sublight thrust. NEGVV states recon speeder bike is part of the 6 speeder bikes carried, while BTM states recon speeder bike + 6 speeder bikes. EGVV suggests the 25% additional armour is an optional modification, while NEGVV states it's part of the design. RS-3D (The Search for the Nonnah) somehow Sentinel deploys 1 AT-ST and 3 XR-85 looking Tank Droids. In FC (Cutscene) - Stormtroopers are seen disembarking from both the front and aft compartments, which makes sense given the size of the cargo area of the shuttle.
The Sentinel-class Landing Shuttle is a heavily armed and armoured design that was originally derived from the Lambda-class Shuttle, as the wing configuration is a testament to that heritage. Shortly before the Battle of Yavin, this two engine craft began seeing Imperial service. At first only key Imperial units, such as those under the command of Lord Vader were equipped with them, and the fleet that kept order in Virgillian space. Other ships, such as the ISD Inquisitor, which participated in a number of planetary actions also made extensive use of this design. Eventually, the Sentinel become one of the Empire's widely employed troop transport conveyances. Due to its battle worthiness it is commonly pressed into service as a combat support vehicle. Furthermore, its firepower permits it to clear landing zones to directly land troops in an engagement area. Delay and disabling of enemy vehicles is provided by its ion cannon, while its repeating blasters provide covering fire for disembarking soldiers and supplies. Because of its capabilities, these shuttles generally remain in the combat zone to provide covering fire for Imperial troops. They are primarily employed to move Stormtroopers from Star Destroyers to planet side combat zones. Sentinels have been also deployed in conjunction with Theta-class AT-AT Barges to unleash combined infantry and armour assaults. Due to its admirable atmospheric qualities, a number of planetary garrisons possess at least one Sentinel; even the Tatooine garrison has access to them. Rapid mission customization is easily achieved with the Sentinel, due to its effortlessly configurable interior. Extracting the easily removed troop seating allows for quick conversion of the landing craft into a combat delivery vehicle or a combat-ready cargo shuttle. Other missions for these fine shuttles include transporting vehicles and supplies to garrisons. It must be noted that the Rebellion has managed to acquire this shuttle for their nefarious use. At least one recon speeder bike is included with the shuttle's charges, equipped with a slaved communications terminal. Before deploying the speeder bike, its communications frequency is randomly chosen to prevent signal interception. The crew is housed in the cockpit; and its entire weapons' complement is linked to the shuttle's precise targeting computers. Located in front of the landing ramp (cockpit section) are the retractable repeating blasters. Behind the landing ramp, on the shuttle's main body are its concussion missile launchers. On the main body, on either side are the Sentinel's laser cannons. Finally, its retractable ion cannon is dorsally located behind the cockpit section. The hold behind the troop compartment (separated by a hallway which leads to the flank landing assault ramps) stores the vehicles and E-Webs. Protection is provided by armour plating that is almost 25% heavier than that of the Lambda Shuttle's, and by a pair of forward and a pair of aft shield generators. It must be noted however, that not all models come equipped with four shield generators. Interestingly, this shuttle employs the same hyperdrive unit found in the Xg-1 Assault Gunboat. Its surprising speed and agility is achieved thanks to its Cygnus engine array. Navigation in practically all conditions is permitted by the Sentinel's sensor suite. Other sensors included: life-form indicators, motion detectors, infrared imaging, and automatic mapping. Mounted on the aft ailerons (top wing) and the back of the folding wings are manoeuvring jets. In the event of an emergency, its simple autopilot can bring the shuttle to a homing beacon or Imperial garrison. An exceedingly powerful communications array permits communication with all Imperial ships and units within a star system. *After Endor* Both Sienar and Cygnus continued production of Sentinel shuttles, and within two years after Endor, they became a very common sight. With the loss of their primary customer, Sienar and Cygnus turned to selling the shuttles to a number of private concerns, including those that later turned out to be front companies for the New Republic. Because of its enduring qualities of adaptability and might in battle, Sentinels see heavy employment by the Imperial Remnant, New Republic, and mercenary forces.
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Sources: BTM+Technology+Vehicles+Other Craft+Imperial Landing Craft / EGVV***Pg 78, 79 / FC (Cinematics Document), (Field Combat Manual)***Pg 56, (Game play), (Introduction Cutscene - when Stormtroopers disembark from shuttle) / NEGVV***Pg 62, 63 / RS-3D (Prisons of Kessel), (The Search for the Nonnah) / SESWTSB***Pg 133, 134 / XA (Tech Library)
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