Freighter

A VCX-100 light freighter A spacecraft type designed to transport cargo between locations was known as a freighter, cargo ship, or barge. While light freighters were typically able to defend themselves against fighter-type craft, larger vessels like bulk freighters were often less capable in combat. Due to their substantial size, sluggishness, and limited weaponry, these larger freighters made vulnerable targets. Consequently, many heavy freighters needed protection when traveling through more hazardous areas of the galaxy. During both the Clone Wars and the Galactic Civil War, numerous manufacturers modified freighters to serve as combat-ready starships.

The Alliance to Restore the Republic made use of freighters, including the YT-1300 light freighter called the Millennium Falcon and the VCX-100 light freighter known as the Ghost. The Chiss Ascendancy also employed freighters.

Smuggling

A number of freighters were adapted for use as smuggling vessels.

The Millennium Falcon, piloted by Han Solo, was a light freighter that was produced by the Corellian Engineering Corporation.