Varied in size, shape and construction method, the landing pad can be found in most cities in the galaxy. The landing pad will hold a different number of ships depending on the size of the ships and capacity of the pad itself. Used by numerous companies across the galaxy, including transporters and traders, many cities would suffer from a lack of resources and outside contact without the use of their landing pads. Landing pads are usually more primitive than starports; making it impossible for freighters and other spaceships to load or unload vehicles.