Star Wars: 10 best Republic ships ranked from worst to best

Let's talk about the best 10 of the many Republic ships that have become as iconic as the heroes who pilot them, each one a piece of the ever-expanding Star Wars lore and universe.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi...Poe's Resistance X-Wing..Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. ..© 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi...Poe's Resistance X-Wing..Photo: Lucasfilm Ltd. ..© 2017 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. /
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2. Jedi Starfighter

Ah, the Jedi Starfighter – now there's a ship that's as sleek as a Naboo swan and as sharp as a lightsaber. It's a vessel so elegant, it makes other starships look like clunky old space tractors. The Jedi Starfighter, especially the one pimped out by Anakin Skywalker, is like the sports car of the Republic. This baby is designed to be a reflection of its Jedi pilot – it's got style, it's got speed, and it's got enough gadgets to make a Gungan go "ooh"! And let's talk about that design – it's as if someone took the essence of a Jedi – all noble and graceful – and turned it into a ship. Sleek lines, a cockpit that's like a crystal ball into space, and engines that purr like a Loth-cat. It's the kind of ship that doesn't just fly - it glides through space like a dancer.

But don't let its good looks fool you. The Jedi Starfighter is as much about business as it is about beauty. It's like the galaxy's most elegant toolbox – equipped with all sorts of Jedi tricks. Laser cannons? Check. Astromech droid for company and quick fixes? You bet. And agility? Oh, this thing can zip and zoom through an asteroid field like it's taking a stroll in the park. The Jedi Starfighter is the perfect extension of a Jedi's skills – it's as intuitive as using the Force itself. When a Jedi's behind the controls, this ship becomes an extension of their will, making flips and rolls that would make a circus acrobat dizzy. It's not just a ship - it's a partner in the battle of good versus evil. The Jedi Starfighter is where elegance meets effectiveness, a true testament to the skill and personality of its Jedi pilot.