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| − | [[File:Engineer TotG.jpg|right|thumb|170px|An [[Ugnaught]] engineer]] |
+ | [[File:Engineer TotG.jpg|right|thumb|170px|An [[Ugnaught/Legends|Ugnaught]] engineer]] |
{{Quote|Sentient creatures can believe whatever they want—but too often they confuse their hopes and dreams with cold, hard reality. I don't have that luxury. As an engineer, I'm only concerned with what works.|[[Kuat (person)|Kuat of Kuat]]|Slave Ship}} |
{{Quote|Sentient creatures can believe whatever they want—but too often they confuse their hopes and dreams with cold, hard reality. I don't have that luxury. As an engineer, I'm only concerned with what works.|[[Kuat (person)|Kuat of Kuat]]|Slave Ship}} |
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An '''engineer''' was a person involved in construction, design, or the use of engines or machines. |
An '''engineer''' was a person involved in construction, design, or the use of engines or machines. |
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Military Engineers were technology specialists who focused their energy on making repairs in the field. They were often part of a combat unit and were trained to make rapid repairs and adjustments in highly stressful situations—even while under fire. |
Military Engineers were technology specialists who focused their energy on making repairs in the field. They were often part of a combat unit and were trained to make rapid repairs and adjustments in highly stressful situations—even while under fire. |
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| − | Starship Engineers were members of a [[starship]]'s crew who maintained the ship's systems. In combat, the engineer could reroute power to increase speed or [[Deflector shield |
+ | Starship Engineers were members of a [[Starship/Legends|starship]]'s crew who maintained the ship's systems. In combat, the engineer could reroute power to increase speed or [[Deflector shield/Legends| shielding]], and repair or jury-rig battle-damaged systems. |
Other types of engineers included: |
Other types of engineers included: |
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==Notable engineers== |
==Notable engineers== |
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| − | [[File:Zabrak engineer.jpg|right|thumb|100px|A [[Zabrak]] engineer]] |
+ | [[File:Zabrak engineer.jpg|right|thumb|100px|A [[Zabrak/Legends|Zabrak]] engineer]] |
[[Bao-Dur]] was a military engineer during the [[Mandalorian Wars]] and later a companion of the [[Meetra Surik|Jedi Exile]]. |
[[Bao-Dur]] was a military engineer during the [[Mandalorian Wars]] and later a companion of the [[Meetra Surik|Jedi Exile]]. |
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| − | [[Walex Blissex]] was a [[starship]] engineer who designed all kinds of craft, from [[starfighter]]s to [[battleship]]s, and earned the title of [[doctor]]. Another prominent starship engineer was [[Raith Sienar]], who ran [[Sienar Fleet Systems]] where he designed the [[TIE/LN starfighter|TIE fighter]]. |
+ | [[Walex Blissex]] was a [[Starship/Legends|starship]] engineer who designed all kinds of craft, from [[Starfighter/Legends|starfighter]]s to [[Battleship/Legends|battleship]]s, and earned the title of [[Doctor/Legends|doctor]]. Another prominent starship engineer was [[Raith Sienar/Legends|Raith Sienar]], who ran [[Sienar Fleet Systems/Legends|Sienar Fleet Systems]] where he designed the [[TIE/LN starfighter/Legends|TIE fighter]]. |
[[Massad Thrumble]] was also an engineer, and the Imperial spy [[Lucius Rothingham]] was a former engineer. |
[[Massad Thrumble]] was also an engineer, and the Imperial spy [[Lucius Rothingham]] was a former engineer. |
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*{{TCW|Heroes on Both Sides}} |
*{{TCW|Heroes on Both Sides}} |
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*[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']] |
*[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']] |
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| + | *{{Journal|1|Breaking Free: The Adventures of Dannen Lifehold}} |
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*{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Gamemaster Screen|text=''Star Wars Gamemaster Screen''|story=A Perfect World}} |
*{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Gamemaster Screen|text=''Star Wars Gamemaster Screen''|story=A Perfect World}} |
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*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=''Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook''|story=Only One of Her Kind|stext=''Only One of Her Kind''}} |
*{{WEGCite|book=Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook|text=''Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook''|story=Only One of Her Kind|stext=''Only One of Her Kind''}} |
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*''[[Mission to Lianna]]'' |
*''[[Mission to Lianna]]'' |
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*{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=Infiltration (RPG adventure)|stext=Infiltration}} |
*{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=Infiltration (RPG adventure)|stext=Infiltration}} |
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| + | *{{FFG|book=Strongholds of Resistance|story=Phantoms in the Dark}} {{Mo}} |
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*{{WEGCite|book=No Disintegrations|text=''No Disintegrations''|story=Seregar Turnabout|stext=''Seregar Turnabout''}} |
*{{WEGCite|book=No Disintegrations|text=''No Disintegrations''|story=Seregar Turnabout|stext=''Seregar Turnabout''}} |
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*''[[Allegiance (novel)|Allegiance]]'' |
*''[[Allegiance (novel)|Allegiance]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']] |
*[[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']] |
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*''[[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire]]'' |
*''[[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire]]'' |
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| + | *{{Journal|1|Chessa's Doom}} |
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*{{Journal|8|Blaze of Glory (short story)|Blaze of Glory}} |
*{{Journal|8|Blaze of Glory (short story)|Blaze of Glory}} |
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*{{Journal|9|Death-Hunter}} |
*{{Journal|9|Death-Hunter}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]'' |
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*<!-- 2014/10/20 -->''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]'' |
*<!-- 2014/10/20 -->''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Fly Casual]]'' |
+ | *''[[Fly Casual]]'' |
| + | *''[[Strongholds of Resistance]]''}} |
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An Ugnaught engineer
- "Sentient creatures can believe whatever they want—but too often they confuse their hopes and dreams with cold, hard reality. I don't have that luxury. As an engineer, I'm only concerned with what works."
- ―Kuat of Kuat
An engineer was a person involved in construction, design, or the use of engines or machines.
Overview
Rebel battlefield engineers
Military Engineers were technology specialists who focused their energy on making repairs in the field. They were often part of a combat unit and were trained to make rapid repairs and adjustments in highly stressful situations—even while under fire.
Starship Engineers were members of a starship's crew who maintained the ship's systems. In combat, the engineer could reroute power to increase speed or shielding, and repair or jury-rig battle-damaged systems.
Other types of engineers included:
Notable engineers
A Zabrak engineer
Bao-Dur was a military engineer during the Mandalorian Wars and later a companion of the Jedi Exile.
Walex Blissex was a starship engineer who designed all kinds of craft, from starfighters to battleships, and earned the title of doctor. Another prominent starship engineer was Raith Sienar, who ran Sienar Fleet Systems where he designed the TIE fighter.
Massad Thrumble was also an engineer, and the Imperial spy Lucius Rothingham was a former engineer.
Other Engineering related groups included the Republic Combat Engineer Battalion and the Imperial Engineers Academy.
Behind the scenes
The Engineer class is a class of soldiers in the video game Star Wars: Battlefront II.
Appearances
Sources
In other languages
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