Unlike the Chromium Plating used on Nubian J-Type Barges used by the Royalty of Naboo, the Chromium Plating used by The American Privateer is designed for defensive purposes. Because of a highly propriatary chemical formula, the Chromium Plating used on TAP'ian warships is able to re-direct and deflect laser weaponry, including Star Trek Phasers and Star Wars Blaster Weaponry.