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The Empire eventually developed a successor to the ''Delta''-class, the ''Gamma''-class ATR-6 assault transport. The larger ATR-6 lacked frontal laser cannons, instead having laser turrets to cover firing arcs that were blind spots on the ''DX-9''. The Imperial Navy continued to use the ''Delta''-class for most assault and boarding operations, turning to the Gamma-class if especially heavy opposition was expected. A further development was the ''Beta''-class ETR-3 escort transport which combined the ''DX-9'''s frontal weaponry with the ATR-6's turrets. | The Empire eventually developed a successor to the ''Delta''-class, the ''Gamma''-class ATR-6 assault transport. The larger ATR-6 lacked frontal laser cannons, instead having laser turrets to cover firing arcs that were blind spots on the ''DX-9''. The Imperial Navy continued to use the ''Delta''-class for most assault and boarding operations, turning to the Gamma-class if especially heavy opposition was expected. A further development was the ''Beta''-class ETR-3 escort transport which combined the ''DX-9'''s frontal weaponry with the ATR-6's turrets. | ||
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==Tactical Notes== | ==Tactical Notes== | ||
Assaulting one of these vessels from the aft, ventral, or dorsal sections nominally yields the best results; as precision targeting can allow a pilot to strike at any number of critical systems. Nominally, an assault plan inclusive of ''DX-9'' normally sees a flight of starfighters assigned for point defense in order to cover the ''DX-9''s until they are able to unleash their payload of warheads upon enemy capital ships. Republic pilots be warned, a flight of ''DX-9''s normally indicates a heavier enemy presence in the area. | Assaulting one of these vessels from the aft, ventral, or dorsal sections nominally yields the best results; as precision targeting can allow a pilot to strike at any number of critical systems. Nominally, an assault plan inclusive of ''DX-9'' normally sees a flight of starfighters assigned for point defense in order to cover the ''DX-9''s until they are able to unleash their payload of warheads upon enemy capital ships. Republic pilots be warned, a flight of ''DX-9''s normally indicates a heavier enemy presence in the area. | ||
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==Behind the Scenes== | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
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| DX-9 stormtrooper transport | |
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| Production information | |
| Class | Delta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length | 20 meters |
| Width | 7.8 |
| Height/depth | 5.8 |
| Maximum speed (space) | 55 mglt |
| Engine unit(s) | Telgorn IA/4 Fusial Thrusters (2) |
| Hyperdrive rating | Class 2 |
| Hyperdrive system | Telgorn Corporation IA/4 Hyperdrive Motivator (embedded with thruster system) |
| Power plant | Lotek 12b Solar Ionization Reactor |
| Shielding | Forward/rear projecting Novaldex shields (rated 125 SBD) |
| Hull | Quadanium steel armored titanium (rated 80 RU) |
| Navigation system | Telgorn Corporation Twin-Tandem Flight Computers |
| Armament |
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| Crew | 5 |
| Passengers | 30 stormtroopers or 10 spacetroopers |
| Usage | |
| Role(s) |
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The Delta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport was an assault vehicle, built by Telgorn Corporation, which was designed to carry Imperial stormtroopers into battle.
History
The stormtrooper transport saw a great deal of action during the Galactic Civil War, not only for boarding operations and deploying troops into battle, but also as a personnel transport for use between starships. It also could be used to resupply bombers and repair other craft. Omega and Sigma were notable Imperial teams of DX-9s that participated in many missions.
Although designed for the Galactic Empire, many DX-9 were also often used by other factions, most notably the Rebel Alliance.
The Empire eventually developed a successor to the Delta-class, the Gamma-class ATR-6 assault transport. The larger ATR-6 lacked frontal laser cannons, instead having laser turrets to cover firing arcs that were blind spots on the DX-9. The Imperial Navy continued to use the Delta-class for most assault and boarding operations, turning to the Gamma-class if especially heavy opposition was expected. A further development was the Beta-class ETR-3 escort transport which combined the DX-9's frontal weaponry with the ATR-6's turrets.
Tactical Notes
Assaulting one of these vessels from the aft, ventral, or dorsal sections nominally yields the best results; as precision targeting can allow a pilot to strike at any number of critical systems. Nominally, an assault plan inclusive of DX-9 normally sees a flight of starfighters assigned for point defense in order to cover the DX-9s until they are able to unleash their payload of warheads upon enemy capital ships. Republic pilots be warned, a flight of DX-9s normally indicates a heavier enemy presence in the area.
Behind the Scenes
In Star Wars: TIE Fighter, the DX-9 is simply known as the Transport or TRN. However, official strategy guides have referred to it as the Stormtrooper Transport to avoid confusion with other craft with similar functions, and it adopted the latter name for later titles in the series.
In Star Wars: X-wing Alliance the Aurebesh symbols "NGC" are found on the backside of the ship.
