Scomp link
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A scomp link was a droid accessory that allowed the droid to plug into computers, via a computer terminal, and other equipment. It consisted of an extendable arm with a rotating tip. Code cylinders also contained a scomp link that allowed them to interface with security systems and computers.
R2-D2 used this tool to save his masters many times. The first time he saved Padmé Amidala by stopping a lava dispenser. R2 also used his scomp link to control the turbolift Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi occupied on the Invisible Hand. Later, he used it to stop Garbage Compactor 3263827 from crushing Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Leia Organa on the Death Star. R2 also tried to help using the scomp link during the Battle of Endor at the Endor shield generator bunker. It is, however, believed that not all droids can use these to hack into top secret Imperial files.
Scomp links could also seemingly be used to transmit data from one device to another. While pursuing Rivo Xarran, Boba Fett had the scope on his blaster rifle Scomp-linked to his visor, so he could aim while in a position that would otherwise exclude precision shots.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
- Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (as datajack)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game (Non-canonical appearance)
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Non-canonical appearance)
"No Disintegrations, Please" - Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 (Appears in flashback(s))
- X-wing: Solo Command
- The Last Command (as computer arm)
