The Emperor's shuttle, also known as the Emperor's personal shuttle, served as the transportation for Sheev Palpatine, the Galactic Emperor. This significantly altered Lambda-class T-4a shuttle was equipped with a cloaking device, making it undetectable by any known energy signatures. Accompanied by Royal Guards and boasting substantial firepower with five laser cannons, this transport was readily distinguishable due to the grey band extending along the front of its beak-shaped cockpit. In the year 4 ABY, the Emperor utilized his shuttle to travel to the second Death Star, which was positioned in orbit around Endor.