STAP/Original

The STAP, or Single Trooper Aerial Platform, is a small repulsorlift Air-hook that appeared in Star Wars: Battlefront and its sequel. In the first game it is a vehicle that units of the Trade Federation and CIS can use, while in the sequel it is exclusive to the Separatist classes. Each STAP is equipped with a pair of twin blasters which are great for killing infantry with. They are not rugged but are fast and maneuverable yet the occupant can be sniped or disintegrated by a missile hit along with the vehicle itself.

They are not as fast as the 74-Z Speeder Bike or the BARC Speeder, but they can strafe from side to side. This gives it a distinct advantage in combat against troops, and a large disadvantage during hit and run attacks. It can only be repaired by an engineer class.

Weak Point
The pilot is a major weak point, though firing rockets gives a similar effect.

Maps

 * Kashyyyk: Beachhead
 * Mygeeto: War-Torn City
 * Yavin 4: Temple
 * Tatooine: Dune Sea
 * Naboo: Plains
 * Kashyyyk: Docks
 * Geonosis: Dust Plains (CTF and Campaign Only)

Trivia

 * According to Episode 1 Canon, the radiation given off by the turbine of the STAP will make it uncomfortable for living beings, but in Battlefront, about any organics can ride it.
 * Due to its upright shape, a STAP is better than other vehicles to go over high obstacles.

Links

 * Back to Vehicles