Prior to the release of Forged Alliance and the introduction of the T3 Continental, the Star Lifter was the UEF's toughest air transport, with high HP and the ability to transport up to 14 T1 units or 6 T2 units or 3 T3 units or a large number of mixed T3, T2, and T1 units. This unit is also armed with two Hells Fury Riot Guns and two Linked Rail Guns for self defense.