The Jedi Vector is a starfighter used exclusively by the Jedi during the High Republic era. It first appeared in the High Republic novel series, and appear in the Disney Jr. series, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.
Background
Vectors are small starfighters, built by Valkeri Enterprises for the Jedi Order during the High Republic Era. They are nimble, capable of responding quickly to their Force-sensitive pilots. They can accomidate either a single Jedi or include bot a master and their padawan. Designed from a minimalist perspective, the Vectors lack systems that would otherwise be essential to non-Force-sensitive pilots, including shielding and important computer components. Some of these functions are designed to be operated remotely via The Force in emergencies, and incredibly-skilled Jedi can even pilot a Vector using only the Force.
Jedi Vectors featured Lightsaber-activated weapon systems, which could only be accessed if a Lightsaber is placed on an activation panel in the cockpit. This design element was incorporated as both a security measure as well as a way to ensure that the weapons could only be fired after well-considered action, since Jedi only took life when there was no other choice. Beside weapons, the Vector is also equipped with a droid that can recover a pilot in the event that the cockpit is destabilized.
Trivia
- The Jedi Vector is based off of some concept art for the ARC-170 starfighter in Revenge of the Sith, originally designed by Warren Fu.
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