The Mesens Corporation SCT Scout Craft were long range reconnaissance vessels, commonly used for deep space patrols on the far edges of planetary systems. Nearly three times the length of the common YT-1300 light freighter, the SCT scout craft were lightly armed for their size. A large ventral twin-turbolaser turret protected the craft's underside, whereas the dorsal area was covered by a pair of smaller laser turrets, one housed on either side. These defensive armaments were often enough to deter starfighters until the vessel could escape to hyperspace, although they clearly revealed that the vessel was not intended to be at the center of a battle.