Laser Battery
Production information
Manufacturer	Wandrau Arms Corporation
Model	L/B
Class	Emplacement weapon
Technical specifications
Length	10.61 meters
Width	1.58 meters
Height/depth	6.49 meters
Shielding	Rated 600 SBD
Hull	Rated 2 RU
Armament	Laser Cannons (2)
Crew	4-8
Other systems	Solar arrays Crew compartment
Usage
Role(s)	Asset protection Starfighter deterrence
Era(s)	Rebellion era
Affiliation	Galactic Empire Rebel Alliance Various: private and commercial

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The Laser Battery was a static defense weapon developed, manufactured, and sold by the Wandrau Arms Corporation.

When placed in strategic positions around a space station or other vulnerable targets, the Laser Battery was able to provide independent firepower that significantly increased the target's protection, making this common, free-floating solar-powered laser cannon weapon platform an extremely effective defensive weapon. It was able to provide a strong anti-starfighter capability to an otherwise under-defended installation.

More effective than Mn/T1 laser cannon mines, the Laser Battery was more costly to deploy in large numbers. This meant that while it was also a useful strategic weapon, it was far less widespread, and required the presence of a support station nearby where the gunnery crew might spend their off-duty hours. This also meant that it was subject to the further cost of employing sentient gunners.

The solar arrays on either side of the cannons provided all the power the weapon needed, so long as the Laser Battery was located a suitable distance from a primary star.

Because of its lightweight construction, its hull was very fragile, and was unable to withstand even a single hit from a laser cannon. However, with an effective shield system rated at 600 SBD, the Laser Battery was able to take some punishment.

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance (First appearance)