A Sheathipede-class transport shuttle had been connected to Cad Bane's Munificent-class star frigate. Anakin Skywalker, together with Ahsoka Tano and Rex, made off with it during their escape from Bane's frigate. Despite this, Bane feigned his own death and managed to flee on the shuttle by impersonating the clone trooper Denal, whom he had previously murdered.