The XQ2 Platform, an evolved version of the XQ1 Platform, was a space-based installation manufactured by Bengel Shipbuilders during the era of the Galactic Civil War.
To provide an increased capacity, the XQ2 featured a more expansive central structure. In comparison to the three radial hangar/platform structures inherited from the XQ1 Platform, it also incorporated an additional hangar bay located ventrally, along with a docking platform positioned on its upper surface.
The XQ2 Platform functioned as a standard space station, intended to serve as a stopover point for those traveling to heavily populated planets. Positioned just outside the atmospheric boundary of planets experiencing significant space traffic, the XQ2 Platform played a role in easing congestion during takeoffs and landings by managing the movement of ships entering and exiting a star system. A multitude of comparable space platforms were situated in low orbit around numerous Core Worlds, fulfilling roles as cargo transfer hubs and travel checkpoints to ensure streamlined traffic flow.
Platforms in space, such as the XQ2, operated with relatively small personnel complements and a minimal number of long-term inhabitants; the majority of individuals present on a platform were transient. Certain interstellar passenger transport services utilized XQ2 Platforms as organizational points for their voyages, enabling travelers to board shuttles for transport to the platform before transferring onto larger spacecraft that experienced difficulty entering a planet's atmosphere. The XQ2 Platform possessed a modular design, enabling customization to accommodate both passengers and substantial cargo volumes.
The XQ2 was introduced to substantial market interest shortly after the Galactic Civil War commenced, within a five-year timeframe following the XQ1's debut. Paradoxically, its success led to the manufacturer's financial collapse, resulting in its acquisition by the Tenloss Criminal Syndicate.