The Tantive IV ((pronounced /ˈtæntɪˌvi ‘fɔ:r/)) was a CR90 corvette in the service of the House of Organa. The ship was a central player in the events at the beginning of the Galactic Civil War, serving as Princess Leia Organa’s personal starship in the leadup to the Battle of Yavin. Decades later, the vessel would play a crucial role during the war between the First Order and the Resistance when it took part in the climactic Battle of Exegol. During the battle, the Tantive IV was destroyed by Darth Sidious‘ Force lightning attack.
The Tantive IV first appeared in the 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, and holds the distinction of being the first-ever ship to appear in the Star Wars series.
At the beginning of the Galactic Civil War, the ship was a central player in helping the rebel alliance.
During the days of the Empire, Princess Leia used the ship and her position in the Imperial Senate to help the struggling Rebel Alliance, often undertaking secret missions under the guise of humanitarian work.
Decades later, the vessel would play a crucial role during the war between the First Order and the Resistance when it took part in the Battle of Exegol.