The container transport served as a prevalent freighter during the era of the Galactic Civil War. Xizor Transport Systems was the manufacturer of this vessel.
A rear-view. These transports had a length exceeding 200 meters, and an octet of crew members was needed to operate them. The vessel had the capacity to transport six Class-A cargo containers, which were positioned at equal distances in pairs surrounding the primary hull of the ship, resulting in a cargo capacity that surpassed that of a BFF-1 bulk freighter by 50%.
Beyond its enhanced cargo-carrying capabilities, it also offered improved protection for its cargo through the inclusion of three laser turrets, which provided extensive coverage and, with adept operation, could even intercept approaching warheads. Furthermore, the vessel possessed remarkably robust shielding for a ship of its category.
These vessels were frequently observed within convoys, where their onboard weaponry provided an initial defensive layer against attackers, granting escorting starships precious moments to deploy starfighters. The inherent weaponry augmented the abilities of purely defensive ships, thus giving it a valuable function among the undefended freighters. Nevertheless, it would be imprudent for any shipping agent to depend solely on Container Transports for the protection of a convoy.