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[[File:Arakyd Viper.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A [[Viper probe droid]] on [[Hoth]]]] |
[[File:Arakyd Viper.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A [[Viper probe droid]] on [[Hoth]]]] |
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'''Probe droids''' (also known as '''probots''' or '''recon droids''') were [[droid]]s that were specifically designed and programmed to perform reconnaissance duties. These units were often dispatched by various [[Realspace|space]] [[Navy|navies]] to gather information from a variety of different locations, reporting anything of significance as defined by specific preprogrammed protocols. Some models were equipped with a [[self-destruct mechanism]] in order to prevent those whom it had been sent to observe from studying them and determining their source, as well as a small [[blaster]]-type weapon for defense. |
'''Probe droids''' (also known as '''probots''' or '''recon droids''') were [[droid]]s that were specifically designed and programmed to perform reconnaissance duties. These units were often dispatched by various [[Realspace|space]] [[Navy|navies]] to gather information from a variety of different locations, reporting anything of significance as defined by specific preprogrammed protocols. Some models were equipped with a [[self-destruct mechanism]] in order to prevent those whom it had been sent to observe from studying them and determining their source, as well as a small [[blaster]]-type weapon for defense. |
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As time went on, probot manufacturers began developing droids specifically for Imperial military applications, most notably [[Arakyd Industries]]. The resulting probe droids were faster, more lethal and much more efficient at snuffing out Rebels.<ref name="GG3" /> |
As time went on, probot manufacturers began developing droids specifically for Imperial military applications, most notably [[Arakyd Industries]]. The resulting probe droids were faster, more lethal and much more efficient at snuffing out Rebels.<ref name="GG3" /> |
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| − | *[[Commando recon droid]] |
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| − | *[[Recon-PK series droid]] |
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| − | *[[Submersible probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[K-X12 probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[C-Viper probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[Gar-Oth's probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[I-10 Probe Droid]] |
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| − | *[[DRK-1 Dark Eye probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[ER-1 probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[ER-1C probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[Prowler 1000 exploration droid]] |
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| − | *[[Hunter-Killer probot]] |
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| − | *[[Infiltrator probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[R-1 recon droid]] |
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| − | *[[Recon droid (Separatist)|Separatist recon droid]] |
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| − | *[[Republic shuttle probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[Spelunker probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[Vanguard probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[Viper probe droid]] |
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| − | *[[Trade Federation probe]] |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (novel)|''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (novel)|''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' novel]] |
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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 (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' junior novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace'' junior novel]] |
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*''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga]]'' {{Nc}} |
*''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga]]'' {{Nc}} |
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*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron]]'' |
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*''[[Labyrinth of Evil]]'' |
*''[[Labyrinth of Evil]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']] |
*''[[Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader]]'' |
*''[[Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Purge: The Hidden Blade]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Purge: The Hidden Blade]]'' |
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*''[[A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker]]'' {{Mo}} |
*''[[A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker]]'' {{Mo}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Droids Special]]'' {{C|Picture only}} |
*''[[Star Wars: Droids Special]]'' {{C|Picture only}} |
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| + | *''[[Strike Force: Shantipole]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Battle for the Golden Sun]]'' |
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*''[[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire audio drama|audio]] |
*''[[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire audio drama|audio]] |
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*''[[LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy]]'' {{Nc}} |
*''[[LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy]]'' {{Nc}} |
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*''[[Allegiance (novel) |Allegiance]]'' |
*''[[Allegiance (novel) |Allegiance]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (novel)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' novel]] {{1st}} |
*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (novel)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' novel]] {{1st}} |
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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 (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' junior novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back'' junior novel]] |
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*''[[Star Wars 39: The Empire Strikes Back: Beginning]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars 39: The Empire Strikes Back: Beginning]]'' |
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*''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]'' |
*''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Campaign Pack]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Campaign Pack]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back (First Edition)|Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Imperial Sourcebook (First Edition)|Imperial Sourcebook]]'' |
| + | *''[[Rebel Alliance Sourcebook (First Edition)|Rebel Alliance Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[Super Empire Strikes Back Official Game Secrets]]'' |
*''[[Super Empire Strikes Back Official Game Secrets]]'' |
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*''[[Platt's Starport Guide]]'' |
*''[[Platt's Starport Guide]]'' |
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*[[Rebel Alliance Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''Rebel Alliance Sourcebook'', Second Edition]] |
*[[Rebel Alliance Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''Rebel Alliance Sourcebook'', Second Edition]] |
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*''[[Cracken's Rebel Operatives]]'' |
*''[[Cracken's Rebel Operatives]]'' |
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| + | *{{GalaxyCite|4|Use the Force|Use the Force: Trivia Strikes Back Contest: An All-Empire Brainteaser}} |
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| + | *''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]'' |
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| + | *''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Limited Collector's Edition|''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' Limited Collector's Edition]] |
*[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Limited Collector's Edition|''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' Limited Collector's Edition]] |
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*{{CCG|Hoth Limited|link=hoth/dark/images/captainpiett.gif|cardname=Captain Piett}} |
*{{CCG|Hoth Limited|link=hoth/dark/images/captainpiett.gif|cardname=Captain Piett}} |
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*{{CCG|Hoth Limited|link=hoth/dark/images/selfdestructmechanism.gif|cardname=Self-Destruct Mechanism}} |
*{{CCG|Hoth Limited|link=hoth/dark/images/selfdestructmechanism.gif|cardname=Self-Destruct Mechanism}} |
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*{{CCG|Hoth Limited|link=hoth/dark/images/stalker.gif|cardname=''Stalker''}} |
*{{CCG|Hoth Limited|link=hoth/dark/images/stalker.gif|cardname=''Stalker''}} |
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| + | *[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Limited Collector's Edition|''Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire'' Limited Collector's Edition]] |
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*''[[Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Visual Dictionary]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Visual Dictionary]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Power of the Jedi]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Power of the Jedi]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive]]'' |
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| − | *{{TCG|The Empire Strikes Back (TCG) |
+ | *{{TCG|The Empire Strikes Back (TCG)|link=http://wizards.com/swtcg/images/esb/probe_droid.jpg|cardname=Probe Droid}} |
| − | *{{TCG|The Empire Strikes Back (TCG) |
+ | *{{TCG|The Empire Strikes Back (TCG)|link=http://wizards.com/swtcg/images/esb/probe_the_galaxy.jpg|cardname=Probe the Galaxy}} |
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20030403coruscant|text=Coruscant: Center of the Empire}}<!--April 2003--> |
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20030403coruscant|text=Coruscant: Center of the Empire}}<!--April 2003--> |
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*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
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*{{Holonet|inhabitants|s3-f5-inclement-condition-probe|S3-F5 Inclement Condition Probe}} |
*{{Holonet|inhabitants|s3-f5-inclement-condition-probe|S3-F5 Inclement Condition Probe}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: Viper Probe Droid}} |
*''[[Star Wars: Force Collection]]'' {{C|Card: Viper Probe Droid}} |
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| + | *{{TORweb|url=info/news/blog/20131001-0|text=The Search for Oricon}} |
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A Viper probe droid on Hoth
- "An Imperial probe droid."
"It's a good bet the Empire knows we're here." - ―Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo
Probe droids (also known as probots or recon droids) were droids that were specifically designed and programmed to perform reconnaissance duties. These units were often dispatched by various space navies to gather information from a variety of different locations, reporting anything of significance as defined by specific preprogrammed protocols. Some models were equipped with a self-destruct mechanism in order to prevent those whom it had been sent to observe from studying them and determining their source, as well as a small blaster-type weapon for defense.
History
In the days of the Galactic Republic, probe droids were used as tools of peaceful exploration, important technological advances that changed the face of deep-space understanding. They opened up the way for mapping the unknown reaches of the galaxy. The first probe droids were developed and produced by Galalloy Industries to search planets and asteroids for valuable resources, such as metals to fuel the processing plants of industry. Probots later helped to expand the Republic's frontiers. By the time of the Galactic Civil War, many probots were employed for military functions by the Galactic Empire, as exploration had been severely limited by direct Imperial order.[1]
Prior to the development of probots, remote probes had done the majority of mechanized exploration. These were comparatively simple machines, equipped with onboard computers and sensors. However, they were programmed to follow a carefully limited set of parameters and lacked the intelligence for true initiative or understanding.[1]
The first probe droids were marvels of technological achievement, a single unit capable of doing the work of a team of scientists. Incredible amounts of unexplored territory were thoroughly mapped and charted by these machines during the days of the Galactic Republic.[1]
Since deep-space exploration was put on hold by the Empire, probe droids were retooled and reprogrammed for search and patrol missions. Many droids were posted along the perimeters of key strategic star systems or hyperlanes, serving as automated guardians. Some were remote surveillance droids, observing the amazing array of communication bandwidths and relaying that information to Imperial Intelligence's Analysis Bureau.[1]
A Prowler 1000.
A great number of probe droids were reprogrammed for deep-space scouting. Their mission, rather than to catalog new worlds, was to uncover unregistered settlements, with a priority on finding bases of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. Knowing how quickly Rebels could evacuate upon discovery, many probe droids were equipped with high-frequency HoloNet transceivers to immediately relay information. Other added features included advanced scanning equipment, visual and audio monitoring systems, stealth sensor scramblers, a blaster cannon, and built-in self-destruct programming.[1]
As time went on, probot manufacturers began developing droids specifically for Imperial military applications, most notably Arakyd Industries. The resulting probe droids were faster, more lethal and much more efficient at snuffing out Rebels.[1]
