J-Type Diplomatic Barge

The J-type diplomatic barge was a starship used by the royalty of Naboo for diplomatic transport. Designed by the Theed Palace Space Vessel Engineering Corps, the craft succeeded the J-type 327 Nubian royal starship as primary transport for Naboo's queen and royal entourage.

Characteristics
To remedy prior design flaws, the new vessel was fitted with improved deflector shield generators and multiple backup S-6 hyperdrive generators, ensuring hyperspace ability and crew safety while retaining the high speed and sleek aerodynamics that exemplified its predecessor.

In accordance with Naboo custom for diplomatic ships, the barge was unarmed, instead relying on its high speed, powerful shields, and fighter escort to escape enemy fire. Because of the limited range of most escort fighters, the barge was equipped with four under-wing recharge sockets for use by N-1 starfighters during long voyages.

Being a luxury vessel, the barge was equipped with many of the same amenities that marked other high-level diplomatic ships: spacious crew stations, four large luxury chambers, and six cabins for guards.

The ship also had parlor rooms, where there was one or more Dejarik boards.

HistoryEdit
The vessel was used to transport Senator Padmé Amidala to Coruscant in 22 BBY on the day of the vote of the Military Creation Act. On that gloomy day, the starship was destroyed seconds after landing by Zam Wesell, a bounty hunter, in an attempt to assassinate the senator. Zam failed, because Senator Amidala used a decoy on the barge to fool any potential assassins. The Senator survived the attempt, having disguised her self as an escort fighter pilot, but her handmaiden Cordé perished in the blast.

After the destruction of her former diplomatic barge Senator Amidala either had it restored or used an entirely new J-type vessel for future diplomatic missions to Mandalore and Alderaan.

Exodus Rebirth
Now only produced for the Naboo goverment Offical's it's rebrith came in 11ABY when then Senator Allyah Nerberrie. Currently it is in use as a dimplomatic vessel for such goverment officals as the current Seantor of Naboo, Govonor and Palace Corrdinator. Use and prodcution only for Naboo Royal Houses only.

AppearancesEdit

 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (First appearance)
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones junior novel
 *  BREAKING NEWS: Amidala Alive—HoloNet News Vol. 531 56
 * Star Wars Dark Times: The Path to Nowhere
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Sphere of Influence"
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Corruption"
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Assassin"

SourcesEdit
==Notes and referencesEdit==
 * The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
 * Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Illustrated Companion
 * Attack of the Clones: Incredible Cross-Sections
 * The Official Star Wars Fact File 57 (NAB5-6 Naboo Royal Cruiser)
 * Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
 * Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 28
 * Naboo Royal Cruiser in the Databank
 * Theomet Danlé in the Databank
 * Star Wars Exodus Role Playing Board
 * 1) ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Star Wars: Complete Cross-Sections
 * 2) ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 The Official Star Wars Fact File

External linksEdit

 * Naboo Royal Cruiser in the Completely Unofficial Star Wars Encyclopedia