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[[File:MillenniumFalcon-SWE.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Sublight engines on the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'']] |
[[File:MillenniumFalcon-SWE.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Sublight engines on the ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'']] |
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| − | A '''sublight drive''' was a vital [[starship]] component used to drive ships through [[Realspace]] at speeds less than the speed of light; the most common form of sublight drive was the [[Ion drive|ion engine]], which the [[TIE/LN starfighter|TIE fighter]] used two of to achieve its incredible speeds. |
+ | A '''sublight drive''' was a vital [[starship]] component used to drive ships through [[Realspace]] at speeds less than the speed of light; the most common form of sublight drive was the [[Ion drive|ion engine]], which the [[TIE/LN starfighter|TIE fighter]] used two of to achieve its incredible speeds. |
The usual speeds achieved by sublight drive were quite substantial, amounting to a respectable fraction of the speed of light. A [[freighter]]-sized vessel propelled by sublight drive could clear the [[atmosphere]] of a [[planet]] and its [[gravity well]] in a matter of minutes. |
The usual speeds achieved by sublight drive were quite substantial, amounting to a respectable fraction of the speed of light. A [[freighter]]-sized vessel propelled by sublight drive could clear the [[atmosphere]] of a [[planet]] and its [[gravity well]] in a matter of minutes. |
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| − | The most common sublight drive was produced by [[Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.]], and found in vessels ranging from the [[T-16 skyhopper]] to the [[Imperial-class Star Destroyer]]. [[Durafly]] was also known for producing sublight drives. |
+ | The most [[Hoersch-Kessel ion drive|common sublight drive ]]was produced by [[Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc.]], and found in vessels ranging from the [[T-16 skyhopper]] to the [[Imperial-class Star Destroyer]]. [[Durafly]] was also known for producing sublight drives. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[The Old Republic: Smuggler's Vanguard]]'' |
*''[[The Old Republic: Smuggler's Vanguard]]'' |
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*''[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|Millennium Falcon]]'' |
*''[[Millennium Falcon (novel)|Millennium Falcon]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace|''Star Wars'': Episode I ''The Phantom Menace'']] |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones|''Star Wars'': Episode II ''Attack of the Clones'']] |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith|''Star Wars'': Episode III ''Revenge of the Sith'']] |
*''[[Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon]]'' |
*''[[Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon]]'' |
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*{{WizardsCite|url=starwars/article.asp?x=sw20020117a_horningin&c=rpg|text=''Horning In''|int=Horning In}} {{Mo}} |
*{{WizardsCite|url=starwars/article.asp?x=sw20020117a_horningin&c=rpg|text=''Horning In''|int=Horning In}} {{Mo}} |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] {{1st}} |
| + | *''[[Scoundrel's Luck]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Battle for the Golden Sun]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Starfall (adventure)|Starfall]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Otherspace (adventure)|Otherspace]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Riders of the Maelstrom (WEG)|Riders of the Maelstrom]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Otherspace II: Invasion]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Black Ice (adventure book)|Black Ice]]'' |
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*''[[Choices of One]]'' |
*''[[Choices of One]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Jedi's Honor]]'' |
*{{Journal|15|The Great Herdship Heist}} |
*{{Journal|15|The Great Herdship Heist}} |
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*{{GamerCite|1|Fair Prey}} |
*{{GamerCite|1|Fair Prey}} |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
*''[[Star Wars 54: Starfire Rising]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars 54: Starfire Rising]]'' |
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*{{Journal|9|Slaying Dragons}} {{Mo}} |
*{{Journal|9|Slaying Dragons}} {{Mo}} |
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*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|''Shadows of the Empire'' comic]] |
*[[Shadows of the Empire (comics)|''Shadows of the Empire'' comic]] |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']] |
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (novel)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' novel]] |
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*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' junior novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi'' junior novel]] |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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*[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, First Edition|''Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game'', First Edition]] |
*[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, First Edition|''Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game'', First Edition]] |
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| + | *''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels]]'' |
*''[[The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook]]'' |
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*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Boba Fett's ''Slave I''|link=soteKslave1.asp}} |
*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Boba Fett's ''Slave I''|link=soteKslave1.asp}} |
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*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Dash Rendar's ''Outrider''|link=soteKoutrider.asp}} |
*{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Dash Rendar's ''Outrider''|link=soteKoutrider.asp}} |
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*''[[Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual]]'' |
*''[[Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual]]'' |
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*{{DB|technology|sublightdrive|Sublight drive}} |
*{{DB|technology|sublightdrive|Sublight drive}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 14:36, 11 December 2014
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Sublight engines on the Millennium Falcon
A sublight drive was a vital starship component used to drive ships through Realspace at speeds less than the speed of light; the most common form of sublight drive was the ion engine, which the TIE fighter used two of to achieve its incredible speeds.
The usual speeds achieved by sublight drive were quite substantial, amounting to a respectable fraction of the speed of light. A freighter-sized vessel propelled by sublight drive could clear the atmosphere of a planet and its gravity well in a matter of minutes.
The most common sublight drive was produced by Hoersch-Kessel Drive, Inc., and found in vessels ranging from the T-16 skyhopper to the Imperial-class Star Destroyer. Durafly was also known for producing sublight drives.
Appearances
Sources
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, First Edition
- The Star Wars Sourcebook
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Pack: Boba Fett's Slave I) (backup link)- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Pack: Dash Rendar's Outrider) (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Living Force Campaign Guide
- Starships of the Galaxy (Saga Edition)
- "Hapes: Ladies First" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 19 (Starship Drive Systems)
- "Message to Spacers 7" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- "Message to Spacers 8" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- "Message to Spacers 10" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual
- Sublight drive in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
