Designed to reach surfaces that just about no other craft can,
the Crampon ATW has a number of special features that make it one
of the most useful vehicles in an exploration group's inventory.
Primeworld had been doing a brisk business in these craft when they
had to shut down due to suspected Rebel sympathies. Since then,
those Crampons that have survived have risen steadily in value due
to their demand by explorers and military organizations.
With two of Primeworld's trademark cutting lasers, the Crampon
can clear a trail in minutes, and can usually break through any
obstacles, given enough time. The Crampon's four legs are tipped
with retractable pneumatic claws, as well as razor edged
retractable claws, and only one of these sets can be extended at
once. These claws enable the Crampon to break apart and climb just
about any surface. The Crampon is atmospherically sealed (capable
of storing up to one week worth of air in addition to other cargo)
and quite dense, enabling it to sink to the bottom of most bodies
of water, and then climb up the sides. Finally, the surface of the
Crampon has been designed to be particularly resistant to
corrosion, enabling it to travel in atmospheres where Imperial
walkers would rust to immobility within minutes.
In terms of military application, the Crampon shares many
aspects of the Anaconda landspeeder.
Capable of getting to places where most military vehicles would be
blocked, the Crampon is also fairly well armed and armored,
origionaly in order to allow it to deal with just about any
creature without too much difficulty. This combination of mobility
and firepower can prove lethal in many situations, and the Crampon
has joined the arsenals of many military and para-military
organizations.