A computer spike was an electronic device that, when connected to a computer, allowed a user to slice into secure computer programs to access data. The spike would assault systems with garbage data to overwhelm security measures. Most computer spikes could only be used once.

They cost 1,500 credits and weighed 1 kilogram. They were usually single-use devices that contained specialized programs designed to bypass security systems and improve user access to protected systems. They would interface with another computer system and chip away at the defenses in an attempt to crack the system.^[1]

Contents 1 Brands 2 Behind the scenes 3 See also 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 Notes and references 6.1 In other languages

BrandsEdit

• MicroThrust Computer Spikes

Behind the scenesEdit

In the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic games, the higher the character's Computer Use, the fewer computer spikes are required to perform an action. They can be made for free by T3-M4 aboard the Ebon Hawk.

See alsoEdit

• Security spike

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (First appearance)(retconed as Riddle Eight spike)

SourcesEdit

• Cracken's Rebel Field Guide
• Threats of the Galaxy
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

Notes and referencesEdit