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[[File:Defoliator.png|thumb|left|200px|The cannon attached the rear of the DDT.]] |
[[File:Defoliator.png|thumb|left|200px|The cannon attached the rear of the DDT.]] |
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| − | The DDT was designed by the Trade Federation General [[Lok Durd]]. A modified version of the [[Armored Assault Tank|AAT]], the Defoliator's main weapon was merged with the modified chassis of an AAT, the larger cannon replaced the traditional turret. |
+ | The DDT was designed by the [[Trade Federation]] [[General]] [[Lok Durd]]. A modified version of the [[Armored Assault Tank|AAT]], the Defoliator's main weapon was merged with the modified chassis of an AAT, the larger cannon replaced the traditional turret. |
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| ⚫ | It was a manually loaded single shot cannon, for loading the cannon would tilt back to allow a shell to be loaded into the open breach. The weapon fired large capsules that would spread fire over a great distance when they hit their target, the flames would turn everything in their path to ash, but [[droid]]s were immune to it. |
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| ⚫ | It was a manually loaded single shot cannon, for loading the cannon would tilt back to allow a shell to be loaded into the open breach. The weapon fired large capsules that would spread fire over a great distance when they hit their target, the flames would turn everything in their path to ash, but |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | The DDT was first tested on the [[planet]] [[Maridun]] by its creator, |
+ | The DDT was first tested on the [[planet]] [[Maridun]] by its creator, General Lok Durd. After landing on the colony world of the [[Lurmen]]s, the general claimed the planet in the name of the [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatists]]. Later that day, the [[Jedi]] stranded on the planet observed the enemy testing the weapon. |
| − | After coming to the conclusion that the Lurmen people were not intelligent enough to worry about, Lok Durd gave the order to destroy the village with the new weapon. |
+ | After coming to the conclusion that the Lurmen people were not intelligent enough to worry about, Lok Durd gave the order to destroy the village with the new weapon. After a small [[Defense of Maridun|battle]] between the Jedi, Lurmen and droids, [[Anakin Skywalker]] managed to destroy the weapon. |
The [[cyborg]] [[Supreme Commander of the Droid Armies]], General [[Grievous]], made use of the DDT later in the war during the [[Battle of Dathomir (Clone Wars)|Battle of Dathomir]]. |
The [[cyborg]] [[Supreme Commander of the Droid Armies]], General [[Grievous]], made use of the DDT later in the war during the [[Battle of Dathomir (Clone Wars)|Battle of Dathomir]]. |
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Template:Repulsorlift vehicle infobox The Defoliator Deployment Tank, also simply called the DDT, was a medium-sized repulsor tank used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems to transport the weapon known as the Defoliator. These vehicles saw service during the Clone Wars.
Characteristics
The cannon attached the rear of the DDT.
The DDT was designed by the Trade Federation General Lok Durd. A modified version of the AAT, the Defoliator's main weapon was merged with the modified chassis of an AAT, the larger cannon replaced the traditional turret.
It was a manually loaded single shot cannon, for loading the cannon would tilt back to allow a shell to be loaded into the open breach. The weapon fired large capsules that would spread fire over a great distance when they hit their target, the flames would turn everything in their path to ash, but droids were immune to it.
History
The DDT was first tested on the planet Maridun by its creator, General Lok Durd. After landing on the colony world of the Lurmens, the general claimed the planet in the name of the Separatists. Later that day, the Jedi stranded on the planet observed the enemy testing the weapon.
After coming to the conclusion that the Lurmen people were not intelligent enough to worry about, Lok Durd gave the order to destroy the village with the new weapon. After a small battle between the Jedi, Lurmen and droids, Anakin Skywalker managed to destroy the weapon.
The cyborg Supreme Commander of the Droid Armies, General Grievous, made use of the DDT later in the war during the Battle of Dathomir.
Appearances
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Defenders of Peace" (First appearance)- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Hostage Crisis" (In flashback(s))
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Massacre"
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures — "Republic Defender"
Sources
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Episode Guide
- AAT Battle Tank in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- DDT tank in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link) (First identified as Defoliator Deployment Tank)
- Lok Durd in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Lurmen in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
