Atmospheric vessels are protoss atmospheric craft. They were notably used, along with shuttles, to move civilians to Aiur's warp gate during the evacuation from Aiur due to the rampaging zerg. The vessel seats eight passengers and has a bench for the two pilots, who move their hands over a console to control it. The ship has only one window, in front, to enable the pilots to see outside. The vessels are boarded using a ramp. The small vessels are incapable of warp travel.