HKD Armed Freighter

The Trade Federation, once granted increased permission from the Galactic Republic to arm and defend their own convoys, began outfitting not only the massive HKD transports that would become the mainstay of the Trade Federation fleet, but also began outfitting smaller freighters with light weaponry. The Armed Freighter uses only light weaponry but stores surprises for unsuspecting attackers, and is usually escorted by more heavily armed ships. These ships are just an example of how an unarmed shipping fleet can quickly become a dangerous enemy with the addition of only a few simple weapons.