The Light Attack Fighter Model 250, more often referred to as the LAF-250 starfighter, functioned as a light starfighter predominantly utilized by the Corellian Defense Force, having been manufactured for the purpose of maintaining order within the Corellian sector.
The LAF-250, conceived by the Corellian Engineering Corporation and constructed under the supervision of the Republic Engineering Corporation, was intended to merge the conventional function of a starfighter with the requirements of patrol missions.
The design exhibited acceptable maneuverability and the ability to sustain patrols lasting up to 48 hours; however, its shielding, velocity, and hull plating were only of average quality. Notably, the design's armament was minimal, comprising solely two light laser cannons. While adequate for law enforcement activities, the '250 was outmatched by heavily armed pirates.
The Corellian Engineering Corporation designed the LAF-250, and the Republic Engineering Corporation oversaw its construction; the intention was to blend standard starfighter operations with patrol tasks. Nevertheless, their effectiveness was sometimes lacking, and following the annihilation of an entire squadron of these starfighters by a single aging Nebulon-B frigate, the Corellian Defense Force requested enhancements to improve the design's speed and combat prowess. The manufacturers responded, and the improved variant demonstrated greater success, eventually being renamed the HLAF-500.