Post by Rose on Apr 26, 2007 0:08:12 GMT -5
X-34 Landspeeder
Basic Information -
Size: 3.4 meters long
Manufacturer: SoroSuub Corporation
Type: Civilian Landspeeder
When Luke Skywalker's beloved T-16 skyhopper wasn't functioning, his only escape from moisture farm drudgery came from his beat-up brown landspeeder. Hovering aloft on a cushion of antigravity, the speeder had three thrusters for maneuverability and a curved windscreen for protection from Tatooine's blowing grit. To raise the credits needed to purchase passage off Tatooine, Luke was forced to sell his speeder. The popularity of the newer XP-38 models cut into the speeder's resale value, though Luke and Obi-Wan were able to finagle 2,000 credits out of the deal. The purchase of a second landspeeder was the cause of many heated arguments at the Lars homestead. The curmudgeonly Owen Lars was against wasting credits on frivolous expenditures, but his nephew reasoned that with his increased workload, he would need a speedy way to reach the moisture vaporators in the outlying ranges. As usual, the calming influence of Beru Lars straightened out the disagreement, and Luke was able to purchase a worn and dented brown X-34 for 2,400 credits. Though Luke did use the speeder for joyriding, Owen at least respected that his nephew's constant tinkering on its power plant and thrusters was teaching the lad valuable mechanical skills.