The Garman-class Mining Vessel fulfills the role of a close-orbit storage and support station. Mining operations are carried out via 20 atmospheric skimmers that are transported aboard the ship. After collecting the desired gasses, the skimmers return to fill the massive, pressurized holds of the bulky vessel. Miners who work these operations live onboard. Once its holds are full, the ship immediately heads towards a refinery to offload its precious cargo. This design was on the market at least a few weeks after the Battle of Yavin.