The work crew is evacuated, and the atmosphere ignited, burning the material away. This shroud is also part of the launching ceremony for a new ship. To maximize productivity, the hulls of ships under construction are wrapped in an airtight shroud, allowing workers to avoid wearing bulky space suits. Kuat slipways utilize a unique method to build these massive ships quickly. KDY has become an expert at building large capital ships.
This allows control of KDY to pass from one generation of the Kuat family to the next, thereby ensuring that the most able of the Kuat minds is continually in control of the corporation. However, it was determined that the Kuat family had the most aptitude for running the huge corporation, and the ruling families established the Inheritance Exemption. KDY is controlled by the ruling families of the planet Kuat, with each new ruler being chosen from among the most competent in a vote. KDY is also one of the original Signatory Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. Kuat Drive Yards, often abbreviated as KDY, is one of the top three starship manufacturers in the galaxy, along with the Corellian Engineering Corporation and Sienar Fleet Systems. It is this uncompromising commitment to performance that has made us the largest military shipbuilding corporation in the universe.' - Kuat Drive Yards Advertisement Description ' At Kuat Drive Yards, we're driven to excel.