Byrt, a public starferry measuring 200 meters, operated on Coruscant. During the Battle of Coruscant, it served to transport individuals away from Eastport. Although designed for 5,000 passengers, it accommodated 12,000. While evacuating citizens, Yuuzhan Vong forces boarded the vessel in search of Ben Skywalker, but YVH 1 droids commanded by Lando Calrissian and Ba'tra repelled them. The Byrt was a starferry for public use.