Carbonite gun
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| Carbonite rifle | |
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| Production information | |
| Creators |
Empress Teta scientists |
| Cost |
1,200 credits |
| Physical and technical specifications | |
| Weight |
6 kg |
| Capacity |
20 shots |
| Usage and history | |
| Purpose |
To immobilize targets |
| Era(s) | |
Carbonite guns, also known as carbonite rifles, were weapons that fired a short stream of liquid carbonite that solidified on contact with a target. Originally invented by scientists from the planet Empress Teta, they were capable of coating targets, rendering them immobile and defenseless. During that time the target could be attacked without a chance for self-defense, or in some cases, simply be smashed by a blow from the weapons' reinforced butt. After a few moments, however, they would thaw, and there was no sign of hibernation sickness. The enemy could easily attack as if nothing had happened. These weapons had a short range but in the right hands could be an extremely effective and fearsome weapon.
The Pyn'gani of Polus, who were quite adept with mining carbonite, often armed themselves with carbonite-based weaponry.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II
- Star Wars: Empire at War
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption
- Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
- Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (First appearance)
