Rocket packs were an aerial personal transportation device used across the the galaxy that differed technologically from jet packs.[1]
Characteristics[]
Unlike jet packs, rocket packs were self-contained units that provided instant directed thrust from a regulated mixture of combustible chemicals.[1] As such, rocket packs were able to operate in zero, low, or high atmospheres due to internally containing all necessary thrust components; rocket packs provided a better "all-environment" flight capability as a result when compared to jet packs, as the latter required atmosphere to operate.[1]
Though faster than jet packs, rocket packs were often heavier and louder in operation.[1] Additionally, rocket packs lacked the stamina that jet packs had in terms of distance and range; due to size and weight restrictions, the fuels used in rocket packs were rapid-burning, limiting overall flight duration.[1] Rocket packs were also considerably dangerous - because rocket packs made use of large amounts of highly combustible elements, it posed a serious explosive risk if the pack was ruptured or otherwise damaged.[1]
Rocket packs were most well known for being employed by the Rocket-Jumper Elite Advance Unit, who used the Zim Systems ROCKET personal rocket pack. Another type of rocket pack was used by rocket battle droids during the Clone Wars.
Appearances[]
- "Out Foxed"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Rising Malevolence"
- "One of a Kind" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 5
- Star Wars: Assault Team
- Star Wars (1977) 33
- Crisis on Cloud City
- Otherspace II: Invasion
- "Tales of the Smoking Blaster" — Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook
- Star Wars (1977) 58 (First appearance)
- "Elusive" — No Disintegrations
Non-canon appearances[]
- Star Wars: Tiny Death Star (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
- "Introducing: Boba Fett" — Bantha Tracks 5
- Cracken's Rebel Field Guide
- Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
- Alliance Intelligence Reports
- The DarkStryder Campaign
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Tales of the Jedi Companion
- Pirates & Privateers
- Player's Guide to Tapani
- Lords of the Expanse
- Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook
- Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear
- The Far Orbit Project
- "Arms & Equipment Guide Extras!" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Militaries of Star Wars (Pack: Commander Cody (212th Attack Battalion)) (backup link)