The Sheathipede-class Type B shuttle, also known as the Class Type B shuttle, represented a specific model of cargo shuttle. It was produced by the Haor Chall Engineering Corporation and saw usage by the Confederacy of Independent Systems throughout the duration of the Clone Wars. The Galactic Republic managed to seize at least one of these vessels.
Around the year 20 BBY, Shuttle 81572 was employed by a Jedi task force. This team consisted of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and clone trooper officers Captain Rex and Commander Cody. Their mission was to rescue Jedi Master Even Piell, who was being held prisoner within the Citadel located on Lola Sayu. While the rescue operation proved successful, the shuttle was ultimately destroyed by BX-series droid commandos who were operating defensive turrets.
Subsequently, Count Dooku collaborated with bounty hunters under the leadership of Cad Bane, Moralo Eval, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, who was disguised as Rako Hardeen. They utilized another escort shuttle to travel to Naboo with the intention of capturing Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. However, it was later revealed that the bounty hunters served as a strategic distraction for Republic forces, while Dooku's true objective was to draw Anakin and Palpatine into the dinner room. Despite Anakin's success in thwarting the plot, Dooku managed to use the shuttle to make another escape from Naboo.
Numerous Type B escort shuttles were stationed within a Dual Hemisphere-Omni Support Vessel. This vessel was infiltrated by Jedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker during their attempt to retrieve the kyber crystal. However, Obi-Wan Kenobi chose to destroy the crystal, which resulted in the destruction of the shuttles. Both Jedi managed to escape alongside General Grievous.