Republic Raid Craft

[ARC2149Nova]

So, I made a thing last night, it's my first real MOC, hope you guys enjoy! 

http://Republic Raid Craft by Kordel Pender, on Flickr

http://Republic Raid Craft by Kordel Pender, on Flickr

http://Republic Raid Craft by Kordel Pender, on Flickr

This is the TX-20 Raid Craft, a rapid-response vessel in service to the Grand Army of the Republic. It's primary role is the rapid transport of reinforcements to the front lines, and as an escort craft to larger land vehicles, such as the AT-TE. With a minimum crew of five soldiers, the TX-20 is primarily operated via droid brain, with enhanced sensors allowing it to input and process the necessary battlefield data. This droid brain removed the need for a trained driver, allowing it to maximize troop-carrying potential. Due to a lack of shielding, the TX-20 compensated for it's open troop bay by having 4 heavy cannons mounted on the front of the craft (including two primary turbolasers), and four mounted gunports on the sides of the vehicle.

The TX-20 was initially designed as a prototype special forces vehicle, made for quick infil and exfil operations undergone by clone recon scouts and commandos. It's small profile and silent engines allowed it to slip past enemy radar undetected. Because of the GAR's full-frontal-assault strategy, the TX-20's purpose eventually changed, allowing for full squad transport. A typical TX-20 can hold up to ten men comfortably, but has a max capacity of twenty occupants (even though mine doesn't ).

Unfortunately, the TX-20 rarely saw use during the War, instead being phased out in favor of the AT-TE and AT-OT, with the LAAT/i Gunship continuing to be the main source of frontline reinforcements.

[Mandalorianknight]

Very nice for a first real-world MOC! I definately see this fitting in as a republic auxiliary transport.