Vaya Scout Ship

Vaya Scout Ship
Craft: Hoersch-Kessel Vaya-class Scout Ship
Affiliation: Old Republic / General
Era: Old Republic
Source: Tales of the Jedi Companion (page 115)
Type: Scout ship
Scale: Starfighter
Length: 30 meters
Skill: Space Transports
Crew: 1, gunners: 2
Passengers: 4
Cargo Capacity: 60 metric tons
Consumables: 1 month
Cost: 45,000(new), 15,000 (used)
Hyperdrive Multiplier: x8
Hyperdrive Backup: x15
Maneuverability: 3D+1
Space: 2
Atmosphere: 450; 700 kmh
Hull: 3D
Shields: 3D; 2D back-up
Sensors:

Passive: 6/0D
Scan: 15/1D

Weapons:

Laser Cannon

Fire Arc: Front
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-2/8/18
Atmosphere Range: 50-100/350/650
Damage: 3D

Concussion Projectile Launcher

Fire Arc: Front
Crew: 1
Skill: Starship gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1/2/5
Atmosphere Range: 24-60/90/120
Damage: 5D

Capsule: The Vaya-class was a large and comfortable ship, with plenty of room for extended deployments. It was sturdy and reasonably well-armed for a scout ship.

The ship had a design flaw concerning its ion engines, the two left engines being prone to shutting down when stressed by complex maneuvering. If this occurred, the ship would possibly fall into a dangerous spin.

They were used extensively by the Republic Astrogation Survey Team in uncharted space. In such missions, they had only a 3% failure rate. They were also popular with independent scouts and explorers due to their low cost and spacious interiors. They often served as mobile homes for entire families.