AG-2G quad laser cannon

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The Corellian Engineering Corporation AG-2G quad laser cannon was a powerful laser cannon, two of which were installed on the top and bottom of the Millennium Falcon by Lando Calrissian and modified by Han Solo. Imperial Lancer-class frigates mounted twenty of these quad laser cannons, for use against fast-moving starfighters.^[1]

Contents 1 Characteristics 2 Appearances 3 Sources 4 Notes and references

[edit] Characteristics

The cannons drew power directly from the Falcon's Quadex power core. Enhanced power cyclers, high-volume gas feeds, and custom-modified laser actuators (with larger energization crystals) greatly increased the cannon's energy output, and the weapon could destroy a TIE fighter with a single shot. Enhanced cooling packs and compressors allowed for prolonged fire without the risk of overheating. The splitter coupling dispersed the energy beam, forcing the target's shields to deflect energy simultaneously from two hits and increasing the likelihood of overloading the shields and inflicting greater damage.

[edit] Appearances

• Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon (As quad-gun)
• Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka (As quad-gun)
• Han Solo's Revenge (As quad-gun)
• Han Solo and the Lost Legacy (As quad-gun)
• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (First appearance)
• Star Wars 15: Star Duel
• The Truce at Bakura (As quad gun)
• The Courtship of Princess Leia
• Tatooine Ghost (as quad laser cannon)
• Heir to the Empire (as quad)
• Dark Force Rising
• The Last Command
• The Unifying Force

[edit] Sources

• Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition
• The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
• Star Wars: Power of the Jedi
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

[edit] Notes and references