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All Terrain Anti-Aircraft
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| All Terrain Anti-Aircraft | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
All Terrain Anti-Aircraft[1] |
| Class | |
| Cost |
Not available for sale[2] |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length |
18 meters[3] |
| Maximum speed |
60 km/h[2] |
| Armament |
Standard model:
Alternate armament:
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| Crew |
3 (1 pilot and 2 gunners)[2] |
| Passengers |
None[2] |
| Cargo capacity |
250 kg[2] |
| Consumables |
3 days[2] |
| Usage | |
| Availability |
Military[2] |
| Role(s) |
Combat walker[3] |
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- "Watching the skies."
- ―An AT-AA pilot
The All Terrain Anti-Aircraft (AT-AA) was a quick-moving, quadrupedal, mobile anti-aircraft walker used by the Galactic Empire.
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Characteristics
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The AT-AA had four stubby legs and lizard-like locomotion, along with a low profile not seen in other Imperial walkers. On most models, the only weapon was a turreted flak pod, capable of firing several types of ordnance.[3] Other versions could be equipped with one or three rocket-launching tubes.[2] Initially the AT-AA had an inability to fire at ground targets. This was partially rectified with the addition of gun ports to allow the crew to fend off infantry attacks.[2]
Some variation had flak pods replaced with concussion missile launchers.[2] The AT-AA also carried electronic countermeasure systems that could scramble missile guidance systems, thus lowering the risk of missile strikes.[3]
HistoryEdit
- "Move! Move!"
- ―Unnamed AT-AA pilot
Its preliminary designs were developed as far back as the Clone Wars, and the design began production early on in the time of the New Order.[3] The walker saw heavy action during the Galactic Civil War,[source?] where it was used against aircraft, but was useless against any ground vehicles. Although the troopers aboard could fix blaster rifle mounts on the vehicle, the AT-AA still relied heavily on escorting vehicles.[3]
During the Battle of Kalaan, AT-AA batteries protected the armored columns from airborne enemies, bringing down scores of Alliance T-47 airspeeders. AT-AAs were used even in the time of the New Republic, where they defended the galactic capital for the New Republic Defense Force.
Behind the scenesEdit
The AT-AA is the only Imperial siege weapon originating from the Expanded Universe to appear in all three of the major Star Wars RTS games.
AppearancesEdit
- Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
- Star Wars: Force Commander (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Empire at War
SourcesEdit
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
All Terrain Anti-Aircraft (AT-AA) in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 All Terrain Anti Aircraft (AT-AA walker) in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
