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During the [[Clone Wars]], the weapons were wielded by the [[Clone shadow trooper]]s and [[clone assassin]]s of the [[Grand Army of the Republic]].<ref name="Clone Wars Campaign Guide">''[[The Clone Wars Campaign Guide]]''</ref> The [[Corporate Sector Authority]] had both [[Human]] assassins as well as [[MRD-39B assassin droid|droid assassins]] who used vibrodaggers.<ref name="Galaxy of Intrigue">''[[Galaxy of Intrigue]]''</ref> The [[Zabrak]] [[bounty hunter]] [[Sugi]] also utilized vibrodaggers in her arsenal as did fellow hunter [[Aurra Sing]]. In addition, [[N. Papanoida]] used a vibrodagger against [[Greedo]] at [[Jabba's Palace]]. [[Sabé]], who served as handmaiden and bodyguard for [[Queen Amidala]] as well as her daughter [[Leia Organa Solo|Leia Organa]], was proficient in the use of a vibrodagger.<ref name="Force Unleashed Campaign Guide">''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''</ref>
  
During the [[Clone Wars]], the weapons were wielded by the [[Clone shadow trooper]]s and [[clone assassin]]s of the [[Grand Army of the Republic]].<ref name="Clone Wars Campaign Guide">''[[The Clone Wars Campaign Guide]]''</ref> The [[Corporate Sector Authority]] had both [[Human]] assassins as well as [[MRD-39B assassin droid|droid assassins]] who used vibrodaggers.<ref name="Galaxy of Intrigue">''[[Galaxy of Intrigue]]''</ref> The [[Zabrak]] [[bounty hunter]] [[Sugi]] also utilized vibrodaggers in her arsenal as did fellow hunter [[Aurra Sing]]. In addition, [[N. Papanoida]] used a vibrodagger against [[Greedo]] at [[Jabba's Palace]]. [[Sabé]], who served as handmaiden and bodyguard for [[Queen Amidala]] as well as her daughter [[Leia Organa Solo|Leia Organa]], was proficient in the use of a vibrodagger.<ref name="Force Unleashed Campaign Guide">''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''</ref>
   
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[[Phase I dark trooper]]s of the [[Galactic Empire]] used vibrodaggers that had a paralyzing effect. During the [[Imperial Period|Imperial era]], [[assassin]]s working for [[Imperial Intelligence]] used high-powered vibrodaggers. For example, the [[Noghri Death Commando]]s made deadly use of the weapon both in melee combat and as a thrown weapon.<ref name="DoD4:Echoes of the Jedi">{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=Echoes of the Jedi|int=Echoes of the Jedi}}</ref> Though the technology behind these blades is not known in detail, the design was derived from research into the metallic worms called the [[Raen sovra]].
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[[Phase I dark trooper]]s of the [[Galactic Empire]] used vibrodaggers that had a paralyzing effect. During the [[Imperial Period|Imperial era]], [[assassin]]s working for [[Imperial Intelligence]] used high-powered vibrodaggers. For example, the [[Noghri Death Commando]]s made deadly use of the weapon both in melee combat and as a thrown weapon.<ref name="DoD4:Echoes of the Jedi">{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/dodcampaign|text=Echoes of the Jedi|int=Echoes of the Jedi}}</ref> Though the technology behind these blades is not known in detail, the design was derived from research into the metallic worms called the [[Raen sovra]].<ref name="Creatures of the Galaxy">''[[Creatures of the Galaxy]]''</ref> [[Agent]]s of the [[Imperial Security Bureau]] were also known to make use of specialized vibrodaggers. During the [[time]] of the [[Galactic Civil War]], a citizen risked his life to prevent an escaped [[Yuzzem]] prisoner from hijacking a local transport and possibly [[Death|killing]] dozens of other citizens. In appreciation for his actions, the ISB saw to it that the hero receive a replica of the special ISB vibrodagger.<ref name="SWG">{{SWG|An Empire Divided}}</ref>
   
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One model of vibrodagger during the [[Galactic Civil War]] was the [[LaserHone Talon vibrodagger]]. This model was often carried by Imperial [[Storm commandos]].
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One model of vibrodagger during the Galactic Civil War was the [[LaserHone Talon vibrodagger]]. This model was often carried by Imperial [[Storm commandos]].
   
 
During the [[New Jedi Order era]], the [[SD-X-series stealth battle droid]] was contructed with concealed vibrodaggers as one of its weapons.<ref name="Scavenger's Guide to Droids">''[[Scavenger's Guide to Droids]]''</ref>
  
During the [[New Jedi Order era]], the [[SD-X-series stealth battle droid]] was contructed with concealed vibrodaggers as one of its weapons.<ref name="Scavenger's Guide to Droids">''[[Scavenger's Guide to Droids]]''</ref>
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A vibrodagger, or vibro-dagger, was a knife-like vibroweapon.

Description

As in all vibroweapons, the vibrodagger used an energy cell to create rapid vibrations which increased its cutting power with little effort on the part of the wielder. It was balanced enough to allow it to be used as a thrown weapon. This small weapon was favored by assassins and petty thugs.[1] In addition, vibrodaggers were used by spies[5] such as the Bothan spies,[5] saboteurs,[5] and swoop gangs.[5]

Similar variants of the vibrodagger were the vibroknife, the AKraB vibrodagger, and the silent LaserHone Talon vibrodagger.

History

File:Sugi vibrodagger.jpg

Sugi's vibrodagger

Vibrodaggers were carried as backup melee weapons by Mandalorian Neo-Crusader Shock Troopers.[2] During the Clone Wars, the weapons were wielded by the Clone shadow troopers and clone assassins of the Grand Army of the Republic.[3] The Corporate Sector Authority had both Human assassins as well as droid assassins who used vibrodaggers.[6] The Zabrak bounty hunter Sugi also utilized vibrodaggers in her arsenal as did fellow hunter Aurra Sing. In addition, N. Papanoida used a vibrodagger against Greedo at Jabba's Palace. Sabé, who served as handmaiden and bodyguard for Queen Amidala as well as her daughter Leia Organa, was proficient in the use of a vibrodagger.[7]

Phase I dark troopers of the Galactic Empire used vibrodaggers that had a paralyzing effect. During the Imperial era, assassins working for Imperial Intelligence used high-powered vibrodaggers. For example, the Noghri Death Commandos made deadly use of the weapon both in melee combat and as a thrown weapon.[8] Though the technology behind these blades is not known in detail, the design was derived from research into the metallic worms called the Raen sovra.[9] Agents of the Imperial Security Bureau were also known to make use of specialized vibrodaggers. During the time of the Galactic Civil War, a citizen risked his life to prevent an escaped Yuzzem prisoner from hijacking a local transport and possibly killing dozens of other citizens. In appreciation for his actions, the ISB saw to it that the hero receive a replica of the special ISB vibrodagger.[10]

One model of vibrodagger during the Galactic Civil War was the LaserHone Talon vibrodagger. This model was often carried by Imperial Storm commandos.

During the New Jedi Order era, the SD-X-series stealth battle droid was contructed with concealed vibrodaggers as one of its weapons.[4]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Scavenger's Guide to Droids
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Threats of the Galaxy
  6. ↑ Galaxy of Intrigue
  7. ↑ The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
  8. ↑ WizardsoftheCoast "Echoes of the Jedi" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
  9. ↑ Creatures of the Galaxy
  10. ↑ Template:SWG
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