The Armored Scout Tank (AST), a repulsorcraft vehicle, saw service with both the Trade Federation and subsequently the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
This Armored Scout Tank was conceived as a lighter reconnaissance version of the Armored Assault Tank. A lone OOM pilot battle droid operated it, and it boasted a powerful dual laser cannon as its armament. Despite the presence of what seem to be artillery tubes on its underside, similar to those on the larger Armored Assault Tank, these tubes seemingly lacked any operational functionality.
During the Invasion of Naboo, the Trade Federation deployed the AST. Typically, ASTs operated in groups of three, frequently engaging in rapid hit-and-run tactics. Throughout the Clone Wars, AST units participated in swift offensive maneuvers and provided supporting fire in larger Separatist military engagements.
- Star Wars: Episode I toy series (Pack: Armored Scout Tank with Battle Droid) (backup link) (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars toy series (Pack: Battle Droid and Armored Scout Tank) (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars toy series (Pack: Armored Scout Tank with Tactical Droid) (backup link)