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The latest known bowcaster that Wookiee warrior and [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel]] hero [[Chewbacca]] created was during the era of the [[Galactic Empire]]. It was an unconventional design, as Chewbacca had used the frame and power pack of a [[stormtrooper]] blaster.<ref name="Ultimate Star Wars" /> Additionally, Chewbacca's weapon was also fitted with an automatic cocking system, which traditional models lacked.<ref name="AbEverything">''[[Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know]]''</ref> |
The latest known bowcaster that Wookiee warrior and [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel]] hero [[Chewbacca]] created was during the era of the [[Galactic Empire]]. It was an unconventional design, as Chewbacca had used the frame and power pack of a [[stormtrooper]] blaster.<ref name="Ultimate Star Wars" /> Additionally, Chewbacca's weapon was also fitted with an automatic cocking system, which traditional models lacked.<ref name="AbEverything">''[[Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know]]''</ref> |
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A bowcaster was a type of traditional, hand-crafted projectile weapon commonly used by Wookiees.
Description
A side view of a bowcaster
Through the use of magnetic acceleration, bowcasters were more powerful and accurate than the average blaster. Designs differed through the materials used and the creator's artistic approach, although the end result was visually similar to a crossbow-like weapon.[2]
The weapon used metal quarrels enveloped with energy as ammunition. Two polarizing orbs, balanced on each end of the bow, created a magnetic field that boosted the quarrel's momentum. Once the cocking spring was pulled back, the trigger fired the quarrel, which was charged with plasma energy.
The latest known bowcaster that Wookiee warrior and Rebel hero Chewbacca created was during the era of the Galactic Empire. It was an unconventional design, as Chewbacca had used the frame and power pack of a stormtrooper blaster.[1] Additionally, Chewbacca's weapon was also fitted with an automatic cocking system, which traditional models lacked.[5]
Bowcasters were much more powerful than standard blaster rifles, meaning few humans were capable of carrying one around, let alone hold it level and steady for a precise shot.[6]
History
Bowcasters were based on ancient weapons from Wookiee history that fired poisoned darts and arrows.[1]
During the Clone Wars, the bounty hunter Embo used a bowcaster as his favored weapon.[7] At the end of the war, bowcasters were also used in the Battle of Kashyyyk.[3] Chewbacca crafted several of them over time.[1]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Galactic Defense
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Bounty Hunters"- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Box"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Crisis on Naboo"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Bounty"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Eminence"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "An Old Friend"
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- The Rebellion Begins
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure
- Smuggler's Run animated comic
- Star Wars 1: Skywalker Strikes
- Star Wars 2: Skywalker Strikes, Part II
- Star Wars: Darth Vader 1: Vader
- Star Wars: Commander
- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part I
- Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Part III
- Star Wars: Uprising
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens novelization
- Han & Chewie Return!
Sources
- Chewbacca in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Embo in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Tarfful in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Wookiees in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Ultimate Star Wars
- Star Wars: Galactic Defense on StarWars.com (backup link (/games-apps/star-wars-galactic-defense) not verified!)
- Bowcaster in the Databank (backup link)
- Chewbacca in the Databank (backup link)
- Embo in the Databank (backup link)
- Kashyyyk in the Databank (backup link)
- Tarfful in the Databank (backup link)
- Wookiee in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
Bowcaster in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑ Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- ↑ Return of the Jedi: Beware the Power of the Dark Side!
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Bounty Hunters"