Asteroid Laser Battery (LAS BAT)
Production information
Manufacturer	Byblos Drive Yards
Class	Covert static defense platform
Technical specifications
Length	87.43 meters
Width	115.15 meters
Height/depth	70.2 meters
Shielding	200 SBD
Hull	95 RU
Armament	Twin turbolaser turrets (2)
Crew	5
Other systems	Minimal life support
Usage
Role(s)	Covert space installation defense
Era(s)	Rebellion era
Affiliation	Alliance to Restore the Republic Various: private and commercial

[Source]

The Asteroid Laser Battery was a concealed weapon platform housed on a small asteroid.

CharacteristicsEdit

Manufactured by Byblos Drive Yards, no two Asteroid Laser Batteries were the same. Typically, a generator provided energy for two turbolaser turrets and a robust shield system, rated at 200 SBD. No armor reinforcement was necessary, as the tough rock of the asteroid itself provided the equivalent of 95 RU hull plating.

HistoryEdit

Originally used around mining outposts for defensive purposes, where asteroid debris was common, these platforms provided a strong hidden defense capability wherever they were installed. Many groups used such installations, including pirates, smugglers as well as legitimate commercial or scientific concerns, especially in conjunction with the Byblos Asteroid Hangar and Asteroid Warhead Launcher.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance

See alsoEdit

• Mine Type A (Mn/T1)
• Mine Type B (Mn/T2)
• Mine Type C (Mn/T3)
• Asteroid Warhead Launcher (W LNCHR)
• Gun Emplacement (GPLT)
• Large Gun Emplacement (G/P)
• Large Gun/Warhead Emplacement (GW/P)
• New Laser Battery (L/B)
• New Ion Battery (I/B)
• Byblos Asteroid Hangar