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[[File:RogueGunner-TPoV.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A [[Rogue Squadron]] gunner]] |
[[File:RogueGunner-TPoV.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A [[Rogue Squadron]] gunner]] |
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{{Quote|Wedge, I've lost my gunner. You'll have to make this shot. I'll cover for you. Set your harpoon. Follow me on the next pass.|[[Luke Skywalker]], to [[Wedge Antilles]] during the [[Battle of Hoth]]|Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back}} |
{{Quote|Wedge, I've lost my gunner. You'll have to make this shot. I'll cover for you. Set your harpoon. Follow me on the next pass.|[[Luke Skywalker]], to [[Wedge Antilles]] during the [[Battle of Hoth]]|Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back}} |
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| + | The term '''gunner''' described a person who operated weapon systems onboard armed vehicles or [[starship]]s. |
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| + | ==Description== |
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| − | + | Typically stationed in a vehicle operated by multiple crewmembers, gunners controlled weapons that usually operated independently of the vehicle's [[pilot]] or, in the case of larger starships, the rest of the crew. |
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[[File:Rodian-gunner.jpg|150px|thumb|left|A [[Rodian]] gunner]] |
[[File:Rodian-gunner.jpg|150px|thumb|left|A [[Rodian]] gunner]] |
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A gunner would either be in charge of all of a vehicle's weapons (like in the [[All Terrain Armored Transport]]), in split control of a vehicle's weapons with the vehicle's pilot (like in the [[T-47 airspeeder]], [[Aleph-class starfighter|''Aleph''-class starfighter]], or [[Scimitar assault bomber]]), or in co-control of the vehicle's weapons along with one or more other crewmembers (like in a [[GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat|Skipray Blastboat]] or an [[Imperial I-class Star Destroyer|''Imperial''-class Star Destroyer]]). The kinds of weapons that required independent gunners included rear-firing [[blaster]] or [[laser cannon]]s, [[Quad laser cannon|quad laser]]s and [[missile launcher]]s. Gunners in capital-ship grade weapons emplacements such as [[turbolaser|heavy turbolaser batteries]] and [[ion cannon]]s almost always operated as part of a larger weapons crew. |
A gunner would either be in charge of all of a vehicle's weapons (like in the [[All Terrain Armored Transport]]), in split control of a vehicle's weapons with the vehicle's pilot (like in the [[T-47 airspeeder]], [[Aleph-class starfighter|''Aleph''-class starfighter]], or [[Scimitar assault bomber]]), or in co-control of the vehicle's weapons along with one or more other crewmembers (like in a [[GAT-12 Skipray Blastboat|Skipray Blastboat]] or an [[Imperial I-class Star Destroyer|''Imperial''-class Star Destroyer]]). The kinds of weapons that required independent gunners included rear-firing [[blaster]] or [[laser cannon]]s, [[Quad laser cannon|quad laser]]s and [[missile launcher]]s. Gunners in capital-ship grade weapons emplacements such as [[turbolaser|heavy turbolaser batteries]] and [[ion cannon]]s almost always operated as part of a larger weapons crew. |
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Among the ranks of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]], the rank of [[True Gunner]] was the highest order of gunnery awarded to those who displayed superior abilities. [[Lieutenant]] Janson earned his True Gunner's insignia during his early days of service to the Rebellion. |
Among the ranks of the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic]], the rank of [[True Gunner]] was the highest order of gunnery awarded to those who displayed superior abilities. [[Lieutenant]] Janson earned his True Gunner's insignia during his early days of service to the Rebellion. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | During the [[Clone Wars]], [[Ahsoka Tano]] served as tailgunner for [[Anakin Skywalker]] during the hunt for the ''[[Malevolence]]'', a massive [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatist]] battleship. From this vantage point, Tano observed a flaw in Anakin's all-out assault strategy in his attack of the ''Malevolence's'' [[bridge]]. At her urging, Anakin changed strategy and had his [[BTL Y-wing starfighter|Y-wing]] [[starfighter]]s target the ''Malevolence's'' [[ion cannon]] instead.<ref name="SWE Y-wing fighter">{{SWE|technology|ywing|Y-wing fighter}}</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
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| + | *{{TOR|Galactic Starfighter}} |
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| + | *{{TOR|Shadow of Revan}} |
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*[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']] |
*[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']] |
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*[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] |
*[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] |
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*''[[Crisis on Cloud City]]'' |
*''[[Crisis on Cloud City]]'' |
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*''[[The Isis Coordinates]]'' |
*''[[The Isis Coordinates]]'' |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook|text=''Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook''|story=Tales of the Smoking Blaster}} |
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| + | *{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=Infiltration (RPG adventure)|stext=Infiltration}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Empire 35: A Model Officer]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Empire 35: A Model Officer]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
*[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
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*''[[Cracken's Rebel Field Guide (sourcebook)|Cracken's Rebel Field Guide]]'' |
*''[[Cracken's Rebel Field Guide (sourcebook)|Cracken's Rebel Field Guide]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition|''Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game'', Second Edition]] |
*[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition|''Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game'', Second Edition]] |
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| + | *''[[Dark Force Rising Sourcebook]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Wanted by Cracken]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The Movie Trilogy Sourcebook]]'' |
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*{{GalaxyCite|7|Assignment: Decoy}} |
*{{GalaxyCite|7|Assignment: Decoy}} |
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*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]'' |
*''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]'' |
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*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Dash Rendar|link=soteKdash.asp}} |
*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Dash Rendar|link=soteKdash.asp}} |
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*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Dash Rendar's ''Outrider''|link=soteKoutrider.asp}} |
*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Dash Rendar's ''Outrider''|link=soteKoutrider.asp}} |
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| − | *{{CCG|Hoth Limited|cardname=Dack Ralter}} |
+ | *{{CCG|set=Hoth Limited|cardname=Dack Ralter}} |
| − | *{{CCG|Hoth Limited|cardname=Imperial Gunner}} |
+ | *{{CCG|set=Hoth Limited|cardname=Imperial Gunner}} |
| − | *{{CCG|Hoth Limited|cardname=Rogue Gunner}} |
+ | *{{CCG|set=Hoth Limited|cardname=Rogue Gunner}} |
| − | *{{CCG|Hoth Limited|cardname=Wes Janson}} |
+ | *{{CCG|set=Hoth Limited|cardname=Wes Janson}} |
*''[[Star Wars: The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt]]'' |
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*''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]'' |
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]'' |
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*{{Blog|official=true|2013/06/13/the-droids-re-animated-part-1/|The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1}} |
*{{Blog|official=true|2013/06/13/the-droids-re-animated-part-1/|The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook]]'' |
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| + | *{{FFGXW|Slave I Expansion Pack|cardname=Gunner}} |
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*{{InsiderCite|146|Rogues Gallery (Star Wars Insider)|Rogues Gallery: Clearance for Immediate Launch}} |
*{{InsiderCite|146|Rogues Gallery (Star Wars Insider)|Rogues Gallery: Clearance for Immediate Launch}} |
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*''[[Suns of Fortune]]'' |
*''[[Suns of Fortune]]'' |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|arc170starfighter|ARC-170 starfighter}} {{C|as "tailgunner"}} |
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| − | *''[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook]]''}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|atatwalker|AT-AT walker}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|attewalker|AT-TE walker}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|pirate-speeder-tank|Pirate Speeder Tank}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|groups|rebel-pilots|Rebel Pilots}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|republicgunship|Republic attack gunship}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|republic-police-gunship|Republic police gunship}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|snowspeeder|snowspeeder}} {{C|as "tailgunner"}} |
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| + | *{{SWE|technology|ywing|Y-wing fighter}} {{C|as "tailgunner"}} |
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| + | *{{FFGXW|YT-2400 Freighter Expansion Pack|cardname=Gunner}} |
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| + | *''[[Fly Casual]]'' |
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| + | }} |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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A Rogue Squadron gunner
- "Wedge, I've lost my gunner. You'll have to make this shot. I'll cover for you. Set your harpoon. Follow me on the next pass."
- ―Luke Skywalker, to Wedge Antilles during the Battle of Hoth
The term gunner described a person who operated weapon systems onboard armed vehicles or starships.
Description
Typically stationed in a vehicle operated by multiple crewmembers, gunners controlled weapons that usually operated independently of the vehicle's pilot or, in the case of larger starships, the rest of the crew.
A Rodian gunner
A gunner would either be in charge of all of a vehicle's weapons (like in the All Terrain Armored Transport), in split control of a vehicle's weapons with the vehicle's pilot (like in the T-47 airspeeder, Aleph-class starfighter, or Scimitar assault bomber), or in co-control of the vehicle's weapons along with one or more other crewmembers (like in a Skipray Blastboat or an Imperial-class Star Destroyer). The kinds of weapons that required independent gunners included rear-firing blaster or laser cannons, quad lasers and missile launchers. Gunners in capital-ship grade weapons emplacements such as heavy turbolaser batteries and ion cannons almost always operated as part of a larger weapons crew.
Gunners served on many types of vehicles including walkers, military landspeeders and airspeeders, starships of all sizes, and ground-based turrets of all types, including anti-vehicle and anti-personnel emplacements. Those serving as gunners, both in a civilian and military capacities, often went through special simulator and live-fire training in order to become certified in the operation of their weapon of choice and to improve their skills.
Those notable for their skill as gunners included Han Solo and Wes Janson, along with many Jedi Knights such as Saba Sebatyne, Leia Organa Solo, Luke Skywalker, and many others. It was through their use of the Force, which allowed them to sense the intentions of the enemy, that gave them a distinct edge over their opponents, particularly when dealing with enemy starfighters while manning small-scale anti-ship weapons.
Among the ranks of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, the rank of True Gunner was the highest order of gunnery awarded to those who displayed superior abilities. Lieutenant Janson earned his True Gunner's insignia during his early days of service to the Rebellion.
History
During the Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano served as tailgunner for Anakin Skywalker during the hunt for the Malevolence, a massive Separatist battleship. From this vantage point, Tano observed a flaw in Anakin's all-out assault strategy in his attack of the Malevolence's bridge. At her urging, Anakin changed strategy and had his Y-wing starfighters target the Malevolence's ion cannon instead.[1]
Appearances
Sources
Notes and references
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Y-wing fighter in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)