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The entries within the main body of the book are alphabetized with no further categorization. They can be short and to the point as in the case of the entry for "[[hydrospanner]]." The longest entries within ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' are about a page and a half long. The subjects of these long entries are usually devoted to descriptions of main characters and battles.
  
The entries within the main body of the book are alphabetized with no further categorization. They can be short and to the point as in the case of the entry for "[[hydrospanner]]." The longest entries within ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' are about a page and a half long. The subjects of these long entries are usually devoted to descriptions of main characters and battles.
   
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Every entry is followed by a series of codes which tell the reader where the information contained in the entry is drawn from. Where appropriate, an entry will direct readers to look at other entries relevant to the subject that it covers. This is the sole function of approximately 67 entries within the book. 43 entries are accompanied by a picture of their subject and 20 entries include a pronunciation guide. The entry for the "[[Behavioral Circuitry Matrix]]" includes a diagram.
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Every entry is followed by a series of codes which tell the reader where the information contained in the entry is drawn from. Where appropriate, an entry will direct readers to look at other entries relevant to the subject that it covers. This is the sole function of approximately 67 entries within the book. 43 entries are accompanied by a picture of their subject and 20 entries include a pronunciation guide. The entry for the "[[Behavioral circuitry matrix|Behavioral Circuitry Matrix]]" includes a diagram.
   
 
===Perspective===
  
===Perspective===
 
''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' was written at a relatively early time in [[Star Wars#History|the history of ''Star Wars'']] and it shows. In contrast to more recent reference books that have been presented as in-universe works, certain entries within ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' contain references to out-of-universe elements.
  
''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' was written at a relatively early time in [[Star Wars#History|the history of ''Star Wars'']] and it shows. In contrast to more recent reference books that have been presented as in-universe works, certain entries within ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' contain references to out-of-universe elements.
   
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Possibly the most out-of-universe entry is that for [[Orron III]], which is described as "an [[Earth]]like agricultural world." However the most common examples of this occur within the entries given for the comm designations of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel]] pilots at the [[Battle of Yavin]], where the book attempts to clear up the contradictions between [[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|the novelization]] and [[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope|the film]]. Additionally, [[Luke Skywalker]]'s entry states: "(The second of three trilogies in the saga known as ''Star Wars'' chronicles the events in galactic history revolving around Luke Skywalker. The second trilogy is comprised of three stories: 'A New Hope,' 'The Empire Strikes Back,' and 'Return of the Jedi.')"
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Possibly the most out-of-universe entry is that for [[Orron III]], which is described as "an [[Earth]]like agricultural world." However the most common examples of this occur within the entries given for the comm designations of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel]] pilots at the [[Battle of Yavin]], where the book attempts to clear up the contradictions between [[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (novel)|the novelization]] and [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|the film]]. Additionally, [[Luke Skywalker]]'s entry states: "(The second of three trilogies in the saga known as ''Star Wars'' chronicles the events in galactic history revolving around Luke Skywalker. The second trilogy is comprised of three stories: 'A New Hope,' 'The Empire Strikes Back,' and 'Return of the Jedi.')"
   
 
===Sources===
  
===Sources===
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*The radio adaptations of ''[[Star Wars (radio)|A New Hope]]'' and ''[[The Empire Strikes Back (radio)|The Empire Strikes Back]]''
  
*The radio adaptations of ''[[Star Wars (radio)|A New Hope]]'' and ''[[The Empire Strikes Back (radio)|The Empire Strikes Back]]''
 
*''[[The Star Wars Holiday Special]]'' and ''[[The Wookiee Storybook]]''.
  
*''[[The Star Wars Holiday Special]]'' and ''[[The Wookiee Storybook]]''.
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*Early [[Expanded Universe]] novels such as ''[[Splinter of the Mind's Eye]]'', ''[[The Han Solo Adventures]]'' and ''[[Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu]]''
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*Early [[Star Wars Legends|Expanded Universe]] novels such as ''[[Splinter of the Mind's Eye]]'', ''[[The Han Solo Adventures]]'' and ''[[Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu]]''
 
*Sketchbooks, portfolios and books detailing the art of ''Star Wars'' by [[Ralph McQuarrie]], [[Nilo Rodis-Jamero]] and [[Joe Johnston]].
  
*Sketchbooks, portfolios and books detailing the art of ''Star Wars'' by [[Ralph McQuarrie]], [[Nilo Rodis-Jamero]] and [[Joe Johnston]].
 
*Magazine articles.
  
*Magazine articles.
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After Velasco had turned in the manuscript of ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'', [[Wikipedia:Judy-Lynn del Rey|Judy-Lynn del Rey]] asked [[Brian Daley]] to review it and correct any errors that he had found. Daley would later claim in an interview conducted by fan [[Alex Newborn]] that he had filled up two to three pages with errors that he had found in the manuscript relating to the movies, his novels and a number of other sources. In addition to this, Velasco had related subjects that were never intended to be such. For example, Daley had never intended the character [[Squeak]] to be a [[Tintinna|Tin-Tin Dwarf]].<ref>Newborn, Alex [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa/daley.html "A STAR WARS Fan Interviews Brian Daley"] [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa/ Star Wars Fanboy Association] October 1999</ref>
  
After Velasco had turned in the manuscript of ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'', [[Wikipedia:Judy-Lynn del Rey|Judy-Lynn del Rey]] asked [[Brian Daley]] to review it and correct any errors that he had found. Daley would later claim in an interview conducted by fan [[Alex Newborn]] that he had filled up two to three pages with errors that he had found in the manuscript relating to the movies, his novels and a number of other sources. In addition to this, Velasco had related subjects that were never intended to be such. For example, Daley had never intended the character [[Squeak]] to be a [[Tintinna|Tin-Tin Dwarf]].<ref>Newborn, Alex [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa/daley.html "A STAR WARS Fan Interviews Brian Daley"] [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa/ Star Wars Fanboy Association] October 1999</ref>
   
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Though he acknowledged that ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' was not perfect, [[Abel G. Peña]] would salute Velasco for what he considered to be a "[[corusca gem]] in the rough."<ref>{{JCFcite|postnum=18192604|board=Authors and Artists|thread=The Official Wizards of the Coast RPG Designers Thread|user=Halagad_Ventor|PTtime=5/29/04 1:22pm}}</ref> In an essay about the first edition of ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'', Peña cited the diagram of the [[Behavioral Circuitry Matrix]] and other examples in the book as reasons for why Velasco should be considered "the father of the [[retcon|ret-con]] in the ''Star Wars'' Universe" and "''Star Wars''' very first fanboy author." <ref>Peña, Abel G. [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa/rejects1.html "Rejects of the Star Wars Universe 1.0"] [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa Star Wars Fanboy Association]</ref>
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Though he acknowledged that ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' was not perfect, [[Abel G. Peña]] would salute Velasco for what he considered to be a "[[corusca gem]] in the rough."<ref>{{JCFcite|postnum=18192604|board=Authors and Artists|thread=The Official Wizards of the Coast RPG Designers Thread|user=Halagad_Ventor|PTtime=5/29/04 1:22pm}}</ref> In an essay about the first edition of ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'', Peña cited the diagram of the [[Behavioral circuitry matrix|Behavioral Circuitry Matrix]] and other examples in the book as reasons for why Velasco should be considered "the father of the [[retcon|ret-con]] in the ''Star Wars'' Universe" and "''Star Wars''' very first fanboy author." <ref>Peña, Abel G. [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa/rejects1.html "Rejects of the Star Wars Universe 1.0"] [http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/swfa Star Wars Fanboy Association]</ref>
   
 
It appears that the only continuity errors that made it into the published edition of ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' had to do with the physical descriptions of the [[bounty hunter]]s [[Bossk]] and [[Zuckuss]]. This may indicate a reliance upon the [[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (novel)|novelization of ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] for certain details. In addition, a few entries were misspelled (e.g. "Galandro" instead of "[[Gallandro]]," and "Sabador" instead of "[[Sabodor]]").
  
It appears that the only continuity errors that made it into the published edition of ''A Guide to the Star Wars Universe'' had to do with the physical descriptions of the [[bounty hunter]]s [[Bossk]] and [[Zuckuss]]. This may indicate a reliance upon the [[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (novel)|novelization of ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] for certain details. In addition, a few entries were misspelled (e.g. "Galandro" instead of "[[Gallandro]]," and "Sabador" instead of "[[Sabodor]]").
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The book categorizes each entry into one or more of the eleven broad categories below. Terms which appear in the book but do not have their own entries are listed in the appropriate "Additional" section below.
  
The book categorizes each entry into one or more of the eleven broad categories below. Terms which appear in the book but do not have their own entries are listed in the appropriate "Additional" section below.
   
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The one term that has an entry in the main body but is not categorized in the lists is [[medikit|medipak]]. The synonymous term [[medikit]] is in the category lists, followed by the parenthetical "(see ref.)" Although many entries in the main body are merely pointers to other entries, this is the only one so marked in the category lists.
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The one term that has an entry in the main body but is not categorized in the lists is [[Medpac|medipak]]. The synonymous term [[Medpac|medikit]] is in the category lists, followed by the parenthetical "(see ref.)" Although many entries in the main body are merely pointers to other entries, this is the only one so marked in the category lists.
   
 
===Alien Creatures and Species===
  
===Alien Creatures and Species===
 
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*[[Ball Creature of Duroon]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Ball creature of Duroon|Ball Creature of Duroon]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Bantha]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
  
*[[Bantha]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
 
*[[Bloodsniffer]] <small>[''sic''] ''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Bloodsniffer]] <small>[''sic''] ''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[bonegnawer]]
  
*[[bonegnawer]]
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*[[Calamarian]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Mon Calamari]])''</small>
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*[[Mon Calamari|Calamarian]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Mon Calamari]])''</small>
 
*[[Corellian]]
  
*[[Corellian]]
 
*[[Coway]]
  
*[[Coway]]
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*[[jawa]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
  
*[[jawa]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
 
*[[Kamarian]]
  
*[[Kamarian]]
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*[[Krayt Dragon]]
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*[[Krayt dragon|Krayt Dragon]]
 
*[[Lake Spirit of Mimban]]
  
*[[Lake Spirit of Mimban]]
 
*[[Lorrdian]]
  
*[[Lorrdian]]
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*[[Pui-ui|Pui-Ui]]
  
*[[Pui-ui|Pui-Ui]]
 
*[[Rancor]]
  
*[[Rancor]]
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*[[Sand People]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Tusken Raider]])''</small>
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*[[Tusken Raider|Sand People]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Tusken Raider]])''</small>
 
*[[Sarlacc]]
  
*[[Sarlacc]]
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*[[Sauropteroid]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Swimming People of Dellalt|Swimming People]])''</small>
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*[[Swimming People of Dellalt|Sauropteroid]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Swimming People of Dellalt|Swimming People]])''</small>
 
*[[Sljee (species)|Sljee]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Sljee (species)|Sljee]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Song serpent]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Song serpent]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Quarren|Squid Head]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Quarren]])''</small>
  
*[[Quarren|Squid Head]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Quarren]])''</small>
 
*[[Survivors (Dellalt)|Survivors]]
  
*[[Survivors (Dellalt)|Survivors]]
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*[[Swimmer]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Swimming People of Dellalt|Swimming People]]) (omitted from third edition'')</small>
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*[[Swimming People of Dellalt|Swimmer]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Swimming People of Dellalt|Swimming People]]) (omitted from third edition'')</small>
 
*[[Swimming People of Dellalt|Swimming People]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Swimming People of Dellalt|Swimming People]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Tauntaun]]
  
*[[Tauntaun]]
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*[[Tin-Tin Dwarf]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Tintinna]])''</small>
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*[[Tintinna|Tin-Tin Dwarf]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Tintinna]])''</small>
 
*[[Trianii|Triannii]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
  
*[[Trianii|Triannii]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
 
*[[Tusken Raider]]
  
*[[Tusken Raider]]
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*[[Wampa|Wampa Ice Creature]]
  
*[[Wampa|Wampa Ice Creature]]
 
*[[wandrella]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[wandrella]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[webweaver]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Wyyyschokk]])''</small>
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*[[Wyyyschokk|webweaver]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Wyyyschokk]])''</small>
 
*[[Weequay]]
  
*[[Weequay]]
 
*[[Wookiee]]
  
*[[Wookiee]]
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*[[Barada]]
  
*[[Barada]]
 
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi]]
  
*[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi]]
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*[[Beru Lars]]
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*[[Beru Whitesun Lars]]
 
*[[Bib Fortuna]]
  
*[[Bib Fortuna]]
 
*[[Big Bunji]]
  
*[[Big Bunji]]
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*[[Captain]] [[Firmus Piett|Piett]]
  
*[[Captain]] [[Firmus Piett|Piett]]
 
*[[Captain-Supervisor]] [[Grammel]]
  
*[[Captain-Supervisor]] [[Grammel]]
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*[[Cass]]
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*[[Siward Cass|Cass]]
 
*[[Chewbacca]]
  
*[[Chewbacca]]
 
*[[Chief]] [[Chirpa]]
  
*[[Chief]] [[Chirpa]]
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*[[General]] [[Carlist Rieekan|Rieekan]]
  
*[[General]] [[Carlist Rieekan|Rieekan]]
 
*[[General]] [[Cassio Tagge|Tagge]]
  
*[[General]] [[Cassio Tagge|Tagge]]
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*[[General]] [[Maximillian Veers|Veers]]
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*[[General]] [[Maximilian Veers|Veers]]
 
*[[Gold Five]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Gold Five|Red Five]]; entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Gold Five]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Gold Five|Red Five]]; entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Gold Leader]]
 
*[[Gold Leader]]
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*[[Governor]] [[Wilhuff Tarkin|Tarkin]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Grand Moff|Moff]] [[Wilhuff Tarkin|Tarkin]])''</small>
  
*[[Governor]] [[Wilhuff Tarkin|Tarkin]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Grand Moff|Moff]] [[Wilhuff Tarkin|Tarkin]])''</small>
 
*[[Gray Leader]]
  
*[[Gray Leader]]
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*[[Gray Wing]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Gray Leader]])''</small>
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*[[Gray Leader|Gray Wing]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Gray Leader]])''</small>
 
*[[Greedo]]
  
*[[Greedo]]
 
*[[Green Leader]]
  
*[[Green Leader]]
 
*[[Green Wing]]
  
*[[Green Wing]]
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*[[grifter]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Con artist|grifter]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[Grigmin]]
  
*[[Grigmin]]
 
*[[Halla]]
  
*[[Halla]]
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*[[Emperor's Royal Guard|Imperial Royal Guard]]
  
*[[Emperor's Royal Guard|Imperial Royal Guard]]
 
*[[Stormtrooper|Imperial Stormtroopers]]
  
*[[Stormtrooper|Imperial Stormtroopers]]
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*[[Inspector]] [[Keek]]
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*[[Inspector]] [[Keek (Brigia)|Keek]]
 
*[[Ishi Tib]]
  
*[[Ishi Tib]]
 
*[[Jabba Desilijic Tiure|Jabba the Hutt]]
  
*[[Jabba Desilijic Tiure|Jabba the Hutt]]
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*[[Major]] [[Bren Derlin|Derlin]]
  
*[[Major]] [[Bren Derlin|Derlin]]
 
*[[Maker|Maker, the]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Maker|Maker, the]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Malkite Poisoner]]
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*[[Malkite Poisoners|Malkite Poisoner]]
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*[[Malorm Family]]
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*[[Malorm family|Malorm Family]]
 
*[[Marso]]
  
*[[Marso]]
 
*[[Max Rebo]]
  
*[[Max Rebo]]
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*[[Pakka]]
  
*[[Pakka]]
 
*[[Paploo]]
  
*[[Paploo]]
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*[[Jek Porkins|Piggy]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Red Six|Blue Four]])''</small>
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*[[Jek Tono Porkins|Piggy]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Red Six|Blue Four]])''</small>
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*[[Ploovo-Two-For-One]]
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*[[Ploovo Two-For-One|Ploovo-Two-For-One]]
 
*[[Davish Krail|Pops]]
  
*[[Davish Krail|Pops]]
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*[[Jek Porkins|Porkins]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Red Six|Blue Four]])''</small>
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*[[Jek Tono Porkins|Porkins]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Red Six|Blue Four]])''</small>
 
*[[Portmaster]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Portmaster]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[Puddra]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Puddra]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Renegade Leader]]
  
*[[Renegade Leader]]
 
*[[Roa]]
  
*[[Roa]]
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*[[Rogue Flight]]
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*[[Rogue Squadron|Rogue Flight]]
 
*[[Rogue Four]]
  
*[[Rogue Four]]
 
*[[Rogue Leader]]
  
*[[Rogue Leader]]
 
*[[Rogue Three]]
  
*[[Rogue Three]]
 
*[[Rogue Two]]
  
*[[Rogue Two]]
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*[[Evazan|Roofoo]]
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*[[Cornelius Evazan|Roofoo]]
 
*[[Sabodor|Sabador]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
  
*[[Sabodor|Sabador]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
 
*[[Salacious B. Crumb|Salacious Crumb]]
  
*[[Salacious B. Crumb|Salacious Crumb]]
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*[[Senator]] [[Palpatine]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Palpatine|The Emperor]]; omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Senator]] [[Palpatine]] <small>''(entry redirects to [[Palpatine|The Emperor]]; omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Shazeen]]
  
*[[Shazeen]]
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*[[Skynx]]
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*[[S. V. Skynx|Skynx]]
 
*[[Slick]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Slick]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Sonniod]]
  
*[[Sonniod]]
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*[[Supreme Dark Ruler]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Supreme Dark Ruler]] <small>''(entry omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[Sy Snootles]]
  
*[[Sy Snootles]]
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*[[Tarrik]]
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*[[Tarrik (servant)|Tarrik]]
 
*[[Tarrin Datch|Tarrin]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Tarrin Datch|Tarrin]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Teebo]]
  
*[[Teebo]]
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*[[Uul-Rha-Shan]]
  
*[[Uul-Rha-Shan]]
 
*[[Viceprex]] <small>''(entry omitted from second edition)''</small>
  
*[[Viceprex]] <small>''(entry omitted from second edition)''</small>
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*[[Vinda]]
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*[[Vinda (shipwright)|Vinda]]
 
*[[Vonzel]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Vonzel]] <small>''(entry omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Wadda]]
  
*[[Wadda]]
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*[[Weequay]]
  
*[[Weequay]]
 
*[[Wicket Wystri Warrick|Wicket]] <small>''([[Wicket Wystri Warrick]] in second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Wicket Wystri Warrick|Wicket]] <small>''([[Wicket Wystri Warrick]] in second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Windy]]
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*[[Windy Starkiller|Windy]]
 
*[[Wormie]]
  
*[[Wormie]]
 
*[[Xim|Xim the Despot]]
  
*[[Xim|Xim the Despot]]
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*[[Grand Vizier]]
  
*[[Grand Vizier]]
 
*[[Jez Malorm]]
  
*[[Jez Malorm]]
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*[[Lumpawarrump]]
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*[[Lumpawaroo|Lumpawarrump]]
 
*[[Mallatobuck]]
  
*[[Mallatobuck]]
   
 
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</div><div style="float:right; width:48%;">
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*[[President of the Republic]]
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*[[Supreme Chancellor|President of the Republic]]
 
*[[President of the Senate]]
  
*[[President of the Senate]]
 
*[[Prince]]ss
  
*[[Prince]]ss
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*[[House Reesbon]]
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*[[Reesbon clan|House Reesbon]]
 
*[[Rek Malorm]]
  
*[[Rek Malorm]]
 
*[[Senator]]
  
*[[Senator]]
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*[[interruptor template|interruptor-template]] <small>''([[interruptor template]] in second edition)''</small>
  
*[[interruptor template|interruptor-template]] <small>''([[interruptor template]] in second edition)''</small>
 
*[[interstellar jump schedule]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[interstellar jump schedule]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[ion engine]]
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*[[Ion drive|Ion engine]]
 
*[[irradiator]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[irradiator]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Jetpack|jet-pack]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Jetpack|jet-pack]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[espo]]
  
*[[espo]]
 
*[[final jump]], the
  
*[[final jump]], the
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*[[Flitter (speeder)|flitter]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[flitter]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[hard shell Human]]s <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[hard shell Human]]s <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*"[[haul jets]]"
  
*"[[haul jets]]"
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*[[autohopper]]
  
*[[autohopper]]
 
*''[[Avenger]]''
  
*''[[Avenger]]''
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*[[B-wing starfighter|B-wing fighter]]
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*[[A/SF-01 B-wing starfighter|B-wing fighter]]
 
*[[Binary loadlifter|binary load lifter]]
  
*[[Binary loadlifter|binary load lifter]]
 
*[[boarding craft]] <small>''(omitted from second edition; restored in third edition)''</small>
  
*[[boarding craft]] <small>''(omitted from second edition; restored in third edition)''</small>
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*[[T-47 airspeeder|T-47]] <small>''(redirects to [[T-47 airspeeder|snowspeeder]])''</small>
  
*[[T-47 airspeeder|T-47]] <small>''(redirects to [[T-47 airspeeder|snowspeeder]])''</small>
 
*''[[Tantive IV]]''
  
*''[[Tantive IV]]''
−
*[[TIE fighter]]
 +
*[[TIE/LN starfighter]]
 
*[[tow motor]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[tow motor]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[tow raft]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[tow raft]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Wanderer (commuter starship)|Wanderer]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Wanderer (commuter starship)|Wanderer]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[X-222 fighter|X-222]]
  
*[[X-222 fighter|X-222]]
−
*[[XP-38 landspeeder|XP-38]]
 +
*[[XP-38 sport landspeeder|XP-38]]
 
*[[T-65 X-wing starfighter|X-wing fighter]]
  
*[[T-65 X-wing starfighter|X-wing fighter]]
 
*[[BTL Y-wing starfighter|Y-wing fighter]]
  
*[[BTL Y-wing starfighter|Y-wing fighter]]
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<div style="float:left; width:48%;">
  
<div style="float:left; width:48%;">
 
*''[[Galaxy Wanderer]]''
  
*''[[Galaxy Wanderer]]''
−
*[[Invincible-class dreadnaught|''Invincible''-class dreadnaught]]
 +
*[[Invincible-class Dreadnaught Heavy Cruiser|''Invincible''-class dreadnaught]]
   
 
</div><div style="float:right; width:48%;">
  
</div><div style="float:right; width:48%;">
 
*[[T-65 X-wing starfighter|T-65 Incom Fighter]]
  
*[[T-65 X-wing starfighter|T-65 Incom Fighter]]
−
*[[TIE/In interceptor|TIE Interceptor]]
 +
*[[TIE/IN interceptor|TIE Interceptor]]
 
</div><br clear="all">
  
</div><br clear="all">
   
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*[[audio surveillance system]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[audio surveillance system]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*''[[Avenger]]''
  
*''[[Avenger]]''
−
*[[B-wing starfighter|B-wing fighter]]
 +
*[[A/SF-01 B-wing starfighter|B-wing fighter]]
−
*[[beam tube]]
 +
*[[Beam-tube|beam tube]]
 
*[[blaster]]
  
*[[blaster]]
 
*[[blaster cannon]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[blaster cannon]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[emergency shelter]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[emergency shelter]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[energy battery]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[energy battery]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
−
*[[energy field]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 +
*[[Force field|energy field]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[energy gate]]
  
*[[energy gate]]
−
*[[energy shield]] <small>''(redirects to [[deflector shield]]; omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 +
*[[Ray shield|energy shield]] <small>''(redirects to [[deflector shield]]; omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*''[[Executor]]''
  
*''[[Executor]]''
−
*[[flame projector]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 +
*[[Flamethrower|flame projector]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[flame rifle]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[flame rifle]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
−
*[[flechette canister|flechette cannister]]
 +
*[[Flechette|flechette cannister]]
−
*[[flechette missile]]
 +
*[[Flechétte missile|flechette missile]]
 
*[[force pike]]s
  
*[[force pike]]s
−
*[[forward gun pod]]
 +
*[[Ax-108 "Ground Buzzer" surface-defense blaster cannon|forward gun pod]]
 
*[[frigate]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[frigate]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[gaderffii]]
  
*[[gaderffii]]
 
*[[gas projector]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[gas projector]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
−
*[[Headquarters Frigate|''Headquarters Frigate'', the]]
 +
*[[Home One|''Headquarters Frigate'', the]]
 
*[[heads-up display|Heads-Up-Display]]
  
*[[heads-up display|Heads-Up-Display]]
−
*[[holotank]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 +
*[[Holo-tank|holotank]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[Home One|Home-One]]
  
*[[Home One|Home-One]]
−
*[[Imperial cruiser]] <small>''(redirects to [[Star Destroyer]]; omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 +
*[[Star Destroyer|Imperial cruiser]] <small>''(redirects to [[Star Destroyer]]; omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
−
*[[Imperial]] [[walker]] <small>''(redirects to [[All Terrain Armored Transport]] and [[All Terrain Scout Transport]])''</small>
 +
*[[All Terrain Armored Transport|Imperial walker]] <small>''(redirects to [[All Terrain Armored Transport]] and [[All Terrain Scout Transport]])''</small>
 
*[[T-65 X-wing starfighter|Incom T-65]] <small>''(redirects to [[T-65 X-wing starfighter|X-wing fighter]])''</small>
  
*[[T-65 X-wing starfighter|Incom T-65]] <small>''(redirects to [[T-65 X-wing starfighter|X-wing fighter]])''</small>
 
*[[information retrieval system]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[information retrieval system]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[infrared scan]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[infrared scan]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[ion cannon]]
  
*[[ion cannon]]
−
*[[IRD]]
 +
*[[IRD starfighter|IRD]]
−
*[[Kell Mark II Heavy Assault Rifle]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 +
*[[Kell Mark II heavy assault rifle|Kell Mark II Heavy Assault Rifle]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Lambda class shuttle]]
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*[[Lambda-class T-4a shuttle|Lambda class shuttle]]
   
 
</div><div style="float:right; width:48%;">
  
</div><div style="float:right; width:48%;">
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*[[macrosight]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[macrosight]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*''[[Millennium Falcon]]''
  
*''[[Millennium Falcon]]''
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*[[missile tube]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 +
*[[Missile launcher|missile tube]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[needlebeamer]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[needlebeamer]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[orbital gun platform]]
  
*[[orbital gun platform]]
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*[[Holdout blaster|palmgun]]
 +
*[[Hold-out blaster|palmgun]]
−
*[[particle shielding]]
 +
*[[Particle shield|particle shielding]]
 
*[[perimeter marker]]s <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[perimeter marker]]s <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[pinnace]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[pinnace]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[pocket cruiser]]
  
*[[pocket cruiser]]
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*[[power rifle]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 +
*[[Blaster rifle|power rifle]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[power wagon]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[power wagon]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
−
*[[predictor]] <small>''(redirects to [[target tracker]]; omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Target tracker|predictor]] <small>''(redirects to [[target tracker]]; omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[program trap]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[program trap]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[proton torpedo]]
  
*[[proton torpedo]]
 
*[[quarrel]]
  
*[[quarrel]]
−
*[[ray shielding]]
 +
*[[Ray shield|ray shielding]]
 
*[[scanner]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[scanner]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[Scout vessel|scout]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Scout vessel|scout]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[sensor]]
  
*[[sensor]]
 
*''[[Shannador's Revenge]]
  
*''[[Shannador's Revenge]]
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*[[shield generator]]
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*[[Deflector shield generator|shield generator]]
 
*[[sleeper bomb]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[sleeper bomb]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Slugthrower|slug shooter]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[Slugthrower|slug shooter]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[speeder bike]]
  
*[[speeder bike]]
 
*[[spring gun]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[spring gun]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[star cruiser]]
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*[[Star Cruiser|star cruiser]]
 
*[[Star Destroyer]]
  
*[[Star Destroyer]]
 
*[[stun gun]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[stun gun]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[T-47 airspeeder|T-47]] <small>''(redirects to [[T-47 airspeeder|snowspeeder]])''</small>
  
*[[T-47 airspeeder|T-47]] <small>''(redirects to [[T-47 airspeeder|snowspeeder]])''</small>
 
*[[targeting computer]]
  
*[[targeting computer]]
−
*[[target remote]] <small>''(redirects to [[seeker]])''</small>
 +
*[[Seeker|target remote]] <small>''(redirects to [[seeker]])''</small>
 
*[[target tracker]] <small>''(omitted from second edition)''</small>
  
*[[target tracker]] <small>''(omitted from second edition)''</small>
 
*[[tele-eye]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[tele-eye]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Terrain Following Sensor]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Terrain-following sensor|Terrain Following Sensor]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[thermal detonator]]
  
*[[thermal detonator]]
−
*[[TIE fighter]]
 +
*[[TIE/LN starfighter]]
 
*[[GR-75 medium transport|transport ship]]
  
*[[GR-75 medium transport|transport ship]]
 
*''[[Tydirium]]''
  
*''[[Tydirium]]''
 
*[[turbolaser]]
  
*[[turbolaser]]
 
*[[umbrella shield]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
  
*[[umbrella shield]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[vibro-axe]]
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*[[Vibro-ax|vibro-axe]]
 
*[[vibroblade]]
  
*[[vibroblade]]
 
*[[vibro-cutter]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[vibro-cutter]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Victory-class Star Destroyer|Victory class destroyer]]
  
*[[Victory-class Star Destroyer|Victory class destroyer]]
 
*[[walker]] <small>''(redirects to [[All Terrain Armored Transport]] and [[All Terrain Scout Transport]])''</small>
  
*[[walker]] <small>''(redirects to [[All Terrain Armored Transport]] and [[All Terrain Scout Transport]])''</small>
−
*[[Xim's war robot|war robot]]
 +
*[[Guardian Corps|war robot]]
 
*[[weapon detector]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[weapon detector]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[X-222 fighter|X-222]]
  
*[[X-222 fighter|X-222]]
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*[[Fastcutter]]
  
*[[Fastcutter]]
 
*[[Power harpoon|Harpoon cannon]]
  
*[[Power harpoon|Harpoon cannon]]
−
*[[Invincible-class dreadnaught|''Invincible''-class dreadnaught]]
 +
*[[Invincible-class Dreadnaught Heavy Cruiser|''Invincible''-class dreadnaught]]
   
 
</div><div style="float:right; width:48%;">
  
</div><div style="float:right; width:48%;">
 
*[[Superlaser]]
  
*[[Superlaser]]
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*[[T-65 Incom Fighter]]
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*[[T-65 X-wing starfighter|T-65 Incom Fighter]]
 
</div><br clear="all">
  
</div><br clear="all">
   
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*[[Akrit'tar]]
  
*[[Akrit'tar]]
 
*[[Alderaan]]
  
*[[Alderaan]]
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*[[Alien Quarter]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
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*[[Bonadan Alien Quarter|Alien Quarter]] <small>''(omitted from second and third editions)''</small>
 
*[[Ammuud]]
  
*[[Ammuud]]
 
*[[Anchorhead]]
  
*[[Anchorhead]]
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*[[Anoat System]]
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*[[Anoat system|Anoat System]]
 
*[[Badlands]]
  
*[[Badlands]]
 
*[[Beggar's Canyon|Beggars Canyon]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
  
*[[Beggar's Canyon|Beggars Canyon]] <small>[''sic'']</small>
 
*[[Bespin]]
  
*[[Bespin]]
 
*[[Bestine IV|Bestine (1)]]
  
*[[Bestine IV|Bestine (1)]]
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*[[Bestine Settlement|Bestine (2)]]
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*[[Bestine|Bestine (2)]]
 
*[[Bonadan]]
  
*[[Bonadan]]
−
*[[Bonadan Spaceport Southeast II]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Spaceport Southeast II|Bonadan Spaceport Southeast II]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Bothawui|Bothan]]
  
*[[Bothawui|Bothan]]
 
*[[Brigia]]
  
*[[Brigia]]
 
*[[Cell 2187]]
  
*[[Cell 2187]]
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*[[Circarpous Major system|Circarpous Major]]
 +
*[[Circarpous system|Circarpous Major]]
 
*[[Circarpous IV]]
  
*[[Circarpous IV]]
−
*[[Circarpous V]]
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*[[Mimban|Circarpous V]]
 
*[[Circarpous XIV]]
  
*[[Circarpous XIV]]
 
*[[Cloud City]]
  
*[[Cloud City]]
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*[[Etti IV]]
  
*[[Etti IV]]
 
*[[Fire Rings of Fornax]]
  
*[[Fire Rings of Fornax]]
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*[[Free-Flight Dance Dome|Free Flight Dance Dome, the]]
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*[[The Free-Flight Dance Dome|Free Flight Dance Dome, the]]
−
*[[Gargon (planet)|Gargon]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Gargon]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Great Pit of Carkoon|Great Pit of Carkoon, the]]
  
*[[Great Pit of Carkoon|Great Pit of Carkoon, the]]
 
*[[Gyndine]]
  
*[[Gyndine]]
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*[[Rakrir]] <small>''(redirects to [[Sabodor|Sabador]])''</small>
  
*[[Rakrir]] <small>''(redirects to [[Sabodor|Sabador]])''</small>
 
*[[Ralltiir]]
  
*[[Ralltiir]]
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*[[Rampa]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Rampa II|Rampa]] <small>''(omitted from third edition)''</small>
 
*[[Roonadan]]
  
*[[Roonadan]]
 
*[[Rudrig]]
  
*[[Rudrig]]
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*[[Tosche Station]]
  
*[[Tosche Station]]
 
*[[Tynna]]
  
*[[Tynna]]
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*[[Uplands|Uplands, the]]
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*[[The Uplands|Uplands, the]]
 
*[[Urdur]]
  
*[[Urdur]]
 
*[[Western Dune Sea]] <small>''(redirects to [[Dune Sea]]; omitted from third edition)''</small>
  
*[[Western Dune Sea]] <small>''(redirects to [[Dune Sea]]; omitted from third edition)''</small>
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*[[Yavin]]
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*[[Yavin Prime]]
 
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*[[Pii system]]
  
*[[Pii system]]
 
*[[Proxima Dibal]]
  
*[[Proxima Dibal]]
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*[[R'alla (planet)]]
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*[[R'alla]]
 
*[[R'alla (town)]]
  
*[[R'alla (town)]]
 
*[[Sen III]]
  
*[[Sen III]]

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Lua error in Module:MediaDateCheck at line 188: attempt to index local 'k' (a number value). The first edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe is a reference book that was compiled by Raymond L. Velasco and published by Ballantine Books in 1984. It details the locations, inhabitants, and technology of the galaxy far, far away in approximately 951 alphabetized entries. It was later followed by second and third editions.

Publisher's summary

From Alderaan to Yavin and a myriad of fantastic worlds before and between—this is the one indispensable guide to the characters, places and things brought to life by George Lucas.

Characters
Organic and Metallic
From Artoo-Detoo to Salacious Crumb—all the heroes you cheered…and all the villains you love to hate.

Places
Havens and Otherwise
Anoat System, Hoth, Mos Eisley, Stars' End, Yavin—the landscapes, skies and vistas that are backdrops to Mankind's biggest saga.

Things
Useful and not
Chrysopaz, hydrospanner, Krayt Dragons, and Rancors.

Here is the key to a story that began long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away…

Description

The entries within A Guide to the Star Wars Universe are divided into a series of categorized lists to help readers find specific names or terms.

The entries within the main body of the book are alphabetized with no further categorization. They can be short and to the point as in the case of the entry for "hydrospanner." The longest entries within A Guide to the Star Wars Universe are about a page and a half long. The subjects of these long entries are usually devoted to descriptions of main characters and battles.

Every entry is followed by a series of codes which tell the reader where the information contained in the entry is drawn from. Where appropriate, an entry will direct readers to look at other entries relevant to the subject that it covers. This is the sole function of approximately 67 entries within the book. 43 entries are accompanied by a picture of their subject and 20 entries include a pronunciation guide. The entry for the "Behavioral Circuitry Matrix" includes a diagram.

Perspective

A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was written at a relatively early time in the history of Star Wars and it shows. In contrast to more recent reference books that have been presented as in-universe works, certain entries within A Guide to the Star Wars Universe contain references to out-of-universe elements.

Possibly the most out-of-universe entry is that for Orron III, which is described as "an Earthlike agricultural world." However the most common examples of this occur within the entries given for the comm designations of the Rebel pilots at the Battle of Yavin, where the book attempts to clear up the contradictions between the novelization and the film. Additionally, Luke Skywalker's entry states: "(The second of three trilogies in the saga known as Star Wars chronicles the events in galactic history revolving around Luke Skywalker. The second trilogy is comprised of three stories: 'A New Hope,' 'The Empire Strikes Back,' and 'Return of the Jedi.')"

Sources

A Guide to the Star Wars Universe included information from:

Behind the scenes

Art

The illustrator of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was uncredited in the book. Though June Brigman was credited in The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire for illustrations that had appeared in A Guide to the Star Wars Universe and she had been acknowledged for her work in helping prepare the the second edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, there was no such acknowledgement in the first edition.

Errors

After Velasco had turned in the manuscript of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Judy-Lynn del Rey asked Brian Daley to review it and correct any errors that he had found. Daley would later claim in an interview conducted by fan Alex Newborn that he had filled up two to three pages with errors that he had found in the manuscript relating to the movies, his novels and a number of other sources. In addition to this, Velasco had related subjects that were never intended to be such. For example, Daley had never intended the character Squeak to be a Tin-Tin Dwarf.[1]

Though he acknowledged that A Guide to the Star Wars Universe was not perfect, Abel G. Peña would salute Velasco for what he considered to be a "corusca gem in the rough."[2] In an essay about the first edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Peña cited the diagram of the Behavioral Circuitry Matrix and other examples in the book as reasons for why Velasco should be considered "the father of the ret-con in the Star Wars Universe" and "Star Wars' very first fanboy author." [3]

It appears that the only continuity errors that made it into the published edition of A Guide to the Star Wars Universe had to do with the physical descriptions of the bounty hunters Bossk and Zuckuss. This may indicate a reliance upon the novelization of The Empire Strikes Back for certain details. In addition, a few entries were misspelled (e.g. "Galandro" instead of "Gallandro," and "Sabador" instead of "Sabodor").

It is also questionable whether some entries should have been entries at all, as they were either standard English words with no different meaning in the Star Wars universe (e.g. "erg"), or phrases consisting of words that in combination carry no meaning beyond that implied by standard English construction (e.g. "external audio pickup").

Contents

The book categorizes each entry into one or more of the eleven broad categories below. Terms which appear in the book but do not have their own entries are listed in the appropriate "Additional" section below.

The one term that has an entry in the main body but is not categorized in the lists is medipak. The synonymous term medikit is in the category lists, followed by the parenthetical "(see ref.)" Although many entries in the main body are merely pointers to other entries, this is the only one so marked in the category lists.

Alien Creatures and Species


Additional Alien Creatures and Species


Characters and Characters' Names


Additional Characters and Characters' Names


Devices and Things


Additional Devices and Things


Droid Names and Types of Droids/Automata


Additional Droid Names and Types of Droids/Automata


Historical Events


Slang/Colloquialisms


Additional Slang/Colloquialisms

Social Customs and Institutions


Additional Social Customs and Institutions


Technical Concepts and Other Abstractions


Additional Technical Concepts and Other Abstractions


Vehicles/Vessels


Additional Vehicles/Vessels


Weaponry


Additional Weaponry


Worlds and Places


Additional Worlds and Places


Notes

  1. ↑ Newborn, Alex "A STAR WARS Fan Interviews Brian Daley" Star Wars Fanboy Association October 1999
  2. ↑ JCF-favicon The Official Wizards of the Coast RPG Designers Thread on the Jedi Council Forums (Authors and Artists board; posted by Halagad_Ventor on 5/29/04 1:22pm) (backup link (posts/18192604/) not verified!)
  3. ↑ Peña, Abel G. "Rejects of the Star Wars Universe 1.0" Star Wars Fanboy Association
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