The X3-13, alternatively referred to as the tactical infiltration pod, represented a type of short-range hyperdrive pod. These pods were produced by Arakyd Industries and were in service with the Galactic Empire, primarily for purposes of short-distance transportation and reconnaissance missions. To fulfill its designated function, the design prioritized sophisticated communication systems, encompassing a far-reaching transmitter and encryption capabilities, over agility and offensive armaments. The external design of these pods intentionally mimicked standard escape pods to facilitate clandestine insertion. Notably, an E-XD-series infiltrator droid designated EXD-9 employed such a pod to journey to Atollon with the objective of locating the Phoenix Cell's base.
The X3-13, also known as the tactical infiltration pod, was a hyperdrive pod class manufactured by Arakyd Industries and operated by the Galactic Empire. It was capable of speeds reaching 750 kilometers per hour, had a length of 11.7 meters, and incorporated a Class 0.5 hyperdrive.
To accommodate its advanced communications array, featuring a long-range transmitter positioned at the pod's front, and its encryption technology, the X3-13 sacrificed both maneuverability and weapons. It also featured four landing thrusters to allow for a silent landing.
During the Lothal campaign led by Grand Admiral Thrawn against the Phoenix Cell, X3-13 pods were deployed in the search for the concealed rebel headquarters, Chopper Base. One specific pod was piloted by EXD-9, an E-XD-series infiltrator droid, to infiltrate the rebel installation situated on Atollon.