- "You must not allow the clones to reach the surface."
"Our new proton cannon are in the optimum position to prevent that, sir." - ―Emir Wat Tambor and TX-20
Proton cannons were a type of heavy weapon emplacement used by both the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars.
Characteristics[]
Proton cannons were a type of powerful energy weapon. One model was the Separatist J-1 proton cannon, a type of droid anti-aircraft cannon; a handful of these cannons were capable of taking down an Acclamator-class assault ship.[1] Smaller craft were also capable of mounting proton cannons; Rogue-class starfighters could be equipped with proton cannons.[2]
History[]
A gang of Pakiphantos outfitted their Z-95 Headhunters with proton cannons.[3] Despite the small size of the Headhunters, their proton cannons were capable of piercing the heavy capital-class armor enhancements on the larger Millennium Falcon.[3]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Storm Over Ryloth" (First appearance) (In flashback(s))
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Innocents of Ryloth"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Landing at Point Rain"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Unfinished Business"
- Pirate's Price
- Pirate's Price audiobook
Sources[]
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 37 (Highlights of the Saga: The Battle of Ryloth)
- Star Wars: On the Front Lines
- Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition — Rogue-class Starfighter Expansion Pack (Card: Proton Cannons)
- Wat Tambor in the Databank (backup link)