KX9 laser cannon
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The Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannon was a powerful laser cannon produced by the Taim & Bak weapons company and could operate both in and out of space and were considerably more powerful than those on the various TIE models.
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[edit] Characteristics
The laser cannon was used in the T-65 X-wing starfighter. Four of these laser cannons, one mounted at the end of each of the X-wing's S-foils, provided the starfighter with considerable punch. Located near the tip of the KX9 was a magnetic flashback suppressor, which stopped any wayward blaster bolts from damaging the cannon. These powerful cannons could be fired singly, in offset pairs, or all at once.
The KX9's value was also recognized by the Imperials. The giant AT-AT walkers had the lasers fitted to their 'head' which acted as a command bridge. The KX9 cannons formed the 'fangs' of the mechanical beast and could accurately fire up to 1km away. The command bridge could twist and turn so this also afforded the laser cannons with increased maneuverability.
[edit] History
The Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons saw action in several notable battles during the Rise of the Empire era and the Rebellion era because of their involvement with popular military vehicles.
The KX9's were present at the Destruction of the Death Star onboard the T-65 X-wings which were instrumental in the success of the Rebels.
The laser cannons appeared again during the Battle of Hoth on both the T-65's which were escorting the rebel transports past the imperial fleet and the AT-AT's which were assaulting the rebel ground base.
They were also involved in the Battle of Endor in the X-wing's which assaulted the incomplete second death star and the garrison on the forest moon which included a number of AT-AT's.
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[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- Any other star wars publication which includes the T-65 X-wing starfighter or AT-AT Walkers
