NK-7 ion cannon

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The Borstel Galactic Defense NK-7 ion cannon was a powerful ship-based weapon used on Imperial capital ships, especially Imperial Star Destroyers.

[edit] Characteristics

Each emplacement had its own turbine generator and was controlled by gunnery stations inside the ship. A volley from these weapons could disable a ship for several minutes. Components of the NK-7 included an ion tube, ion accu-accelerator, turbine generator, cooling grid, targeting computers, elevation tracking, and maintenance access hatches.

[edit] Appearances

• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (First appearance)
• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
• Star Wars: X-wing Alliance
• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
• X-wing: Rogue Squadron
• X-wing: The Bacta War
• X-wing: Isard's Revenge

[edit] Sources

• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 22 (ION2, Ion Cannon)
• The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology