From the Geonosian sonic blaster to the Wookiee bowcaster; from the
Imperial energy grenade to the Yuuzhan Vong fire spitter; from dart
shooters and laser cannons to Sun Crushers and World Devastators, find
the facts about Star Wars firepower--and much more--in The New
Essential Guide to Weapons & Technology.
There's more to the arms, artillery, and exotic equipment of the Star
Wars galaxy than Jedi lightsabers and blasters. Species such as the
tree-dwelling Wookiees, the amphibious Gungans, and the deadly Yuuzhan
Vong have yielded a staggering array of unique weapons and devices. And
as the Star Wars mythos continues to grow--in prequels and video games,
on screen, in print, and beyond--these remarkable technical creations
also multiply and evolve.
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The New Essential Guide to Weapons & Technology* is the fully updated
and greatly expanded reference resource that organizes and explains
every key class, make, and model of Star Wars munitions--from the
smallest personal sidearms to the most devastating interplanetary
superweapons--along with a host of other high-tech paraphernalia. This
exhaustive compendium includes:
- New in this edition: A fascinating look at the historical
significance of Star Wars weaponry and the major technological turning
points--including the Clone Wars, the creation of the first Death Star,
and the Yuuzhan Vong invasion
- A roster of the major manufacturers who created the most powerful
armaments for the Old and New Republics, the Empire, the Sith, the Rebel
Alliance, andall of the exotic governments that populate the Star Wars
galaxy
- In-depth descriptions of more than 100 weapons and more than 100
additional devices used for defense, communication, survival, and
security--including key technology featured in the films
