Mostly used by the Hutt families and other nefarious types, the HH-88 Starhopper is a versatile, long range single-person starfighter perfect for hunting down wayward debtors. The vessel's strong prow and visible armor plate are indicative of aggressive attributes admired by the Hutts. The Starhopper's outer stabilizer wings fold up vertically for compact landings, and its wing mounts feature a pair of double laser cannons. The Hutts used Starhoppers to patrol the skies of Nal Hutta.
The Zygerrians used them in the defense of their airspace over their homeworld, and over such satellite facilities as Kadavo.
Jedi Master Plo Koon's army stormed the slave processing facility on Kadavo, and an intense air battle erupted between HH-87 Starhoppers and clone Z-95 Headhunters.
Clone pilot Warthog tangled with HH-87 Starhoppers during the liberation mission to Kadavo.