Scimitar was a prototype starship designed for use by Sith Lord Darth Maul. Beginning as a standard Star Courier, Scimitar was upgraded with stealth technology, including a cloaking device, weaponry, and advanced systems.
Source: The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels (Art: Ian Fullwood; 2003)
First Appearance: Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999)
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