Vibro-axes were handheld vibroweapons.

Contents 1 Characteristics 2 Usage 3 Notable models 4 Appearances 5 Sources 6 Notes and references 6.1 In other languages

CharacteristicsEdit

A vibro-ax was simply a standard ax and handle-fitted with a vibration generator that, when fed by a power cell, caused the ax head to vibrate rapidly, thus causing more damage to a target. Some handles were designed to dampen the vibration effect for the user, though cruder versions, such as those wielded by the Gamorreans, arg'garoks, used wooden handles. These weapons were often left deactivated, simply to allow the user to show off their physical strength and to intimidate rivals, since these weapons were capable of easily decapitating most humanoid species with a single blow.

UsageEdit

The vibro-axes were common in the underworld of the galaxy, and especially among Gamorrean warriors and guards, and Togorian pirates. Jabba's weequay guards used the BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax model.

Notable modelsEdit

• Arg'garok
• BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax
• Clan Groogrun vibro-ax

AppearancesEdit

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 24: Knights of Suffering, Part 3 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Star Wars: The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance "A Revelation" "UnderWorld" (Mentioned only) Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force Jedi Apprentice: The Uncertain Path Star Wars Episode I Journal: Darth Maul Episode I Adventures 3: The Fury of Darth Maul Episode I Adventures 4: Jedi Emergency Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace video game LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Non-canonical appearance) Jedi Quest: Path to Truth Jedi Quest comic Jedi Quest: The Shadow Trap Star Wars: Battlefront II (Appears only in non-storyline event) Star Wars The Clone Wars 3: Slaves of the Republic - Chapter 3: The Depths of Zygerria Jedi: Shaak Ti Shatterpoint (Mentioned only) Labyrinth of Evil Star Wars: Republic: Into the Unknown The Force Unleashed novel Han Solo's Revenge (First appearance) A Hunter's Fate: Greedo's Tale Play It Again, Figrin D'an: The Tale of Muftak and Kabe LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Non-canonical appearance) Star Wars: Empire 19: Target: Vader Galaxy of Fear: The Brain Spiders  Scoundrel's Luck  Jedi's Honor Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure  "Riders of the Maelstrom"—Riders of the Maelstrom (WEG) A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi / junior novel Taster's Choice: The Tale of Jabba's Chef (Mentioned only) Dark Forces: Rebel Agent / audio drama X-wing: Rogue Squadron (Mentioned only) X-wing: Wraith Squadron (Mentioned only) "Blaze of Glory"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 8 The Courtship of Princess Leia Boba Fett: Bounty on Bar-Kooda  "Gottu and His Vibroaxe"—Dark Force Rising Sourcebook Children of the Jedi Dark Apprentice (Mentioned only)

SourcesEdit

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
•  Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, First Edition
• Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition
•  "New Character Templates: A Supplement to Star Wars' Mos Eisley Galaxy Guide" - Challenge 73 (Ambiguously canonical source)
• Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
• Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire toy line
• Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
•  "Who Is That Alien? Ithorians & Gamorreans"—Star Wars Kids 8
• Star Wars: Behind the Magic
• Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
•  Star Wars: Power of the Jedi (Pack: Tessek)
•  Kessel: Hell in Space on Wizards.com (backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
• Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
• The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Galactic Hunters (Card: Snoova's Vibro-Ax)
• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
• The Unknown Regions
•  Mace Towani in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Vibro-ax in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)

Notes and referencesEdit