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		606,
		"arak001.slb",
		"Probot\r\n^f01Arakyd Viper Probe Droid",
		"An intelligent droid used for reconnaissance and scout missions. Probe droids have hundreds of sensors and communication devices for relaying audio, visual, and other data to Imperial starships. They are also programmed with innate curiosity and the order to self-destruct if discovered or attacked. A probot was instrumental in locating the Rebels on Hoth, leading to the Imperial invasion of Echo Base and the Rebellion's painful retreat.",
		"Arakyd Viper Probe Droid",
		"Arakyd",
		"Collect data from remote worlds and scour the galaxy for enemy presence",
		"1.6 meters tall",
		"14,500 credits",
		"Arakyd originally designed probe droids to wander space in search of viable <Lookup (\"hyper\");@hyperspace> routes and undiscovered planets. When the <Lookup (\"Galactic Civ\");@Galactic Civil War> erupted, Arakyd enhanced the probot's sensors and stealth functions, then sold the droids to the <Lookup (\"Empire\");@Empire> with the promise that the probots would be instrumental in locating Rebel bases. The probots proved successful, and <Lookup (\"Vad\");@Darth Vader> personally ordered the construction of improved Viper droids for use in his search to find <Lookup (\"Skywalker, Luk\");@Luke Skywalker>.\r\n\r\nProbots are launched from capital ships in small hyperdrive pods. These capsules land on a target planet and release the probot, which then begins a thorough exploration of the world. Probots utilize repulsorlift and thruster units to move over or through virtually every type of terrain, often reaching speeds of about 40 kilometers per hour. While traveling, they employ acoustic, electromagnetic, motive, seismic, and olfactory sensors to detect any signs of habitation. Their array of devices includes optical cameras, zoom imagers, infrared scopes, magnetic imagers, radar and sonar transceivers, and radiation meters. Four manipulator arms and a high-torque grasping arm allow the probot to take samples from the planet. Retractable sensor probes can be extended from the probot's body to provide detailed scans of objects.\r\n\r\nProbots search endlessly for signs of life and report their findings to Imperials via restricted Imperial HoloNet communication frequencies. When they encounter life-forms, probots seldom attack, although they are equipped with a single <Lookup (\"blaster\");@blaster>. Rather, they observe until they are spotted and attacked, at which point they promptly self-destruct.\r\n\r\nAs the Galactic Civil War intensified, the basic probot design spawned the efficient Hunter-Killer probot. At 150 meters tall, they are among the largest combat droids ever produced. H-K probots are deployed for Imperial customs inspections, blockade enforcement, and pursuit and detainment operations. It operates best in deep space, where it scans starships for signs of smuggling or other crimes. A powerful tractor beam allows the H-K probot to pull a target starship into an internal security chamber within the droid's belly. The chamber measures 30 meters by 10 meters and can hold most freighters. Two quad blasters and a pair of ion cannons located in the hold will activate if the captured ship attempts to flee.",
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		"Early designs for the probot included a model with a large radar dish on its head. Later versions depicted a more streamlined droid.\r\n\r\nTwo models were required to create the probot seen in [The Empire Strikes Back]. For location shooting in Norway, ILM constructed a full-scale probot, which stood 2.4 meters tall with its antenna fully extended. A smaller model, used for stop-motion photography on a miniature set, reached a height of only 63 centimeters.",
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		"The Imperial probot sets out to explore the frozen wastes of Hoth.",
		"Probots possess an array of advanced sensors, cameras, zoom imagers, infrared scopes, and other devices.",
		"Probots are programmed to be extremely curious.",
		"Probots use their retractable manipulator arms to gather samples and evidence.",
		"The probot spies the Wookiee Chewbacca on Hoth.",
		"Chewbacca distracts the probot.",
		"Probots are armed with concealed blasters for self-defense.",
		"Han Solo attempts to destroy the Imperial probot. Moments later, the droid will self-destruct.",
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		"Probot concept art by Ralph McQuarrie.",
		"Comparison of the longer and shorter arms used on the probot model.",
		"The probot model is adjusted during filming.",
		"An unpainted prototype model, with large radar dish.",
		"Details of prototype undercarriage.",
		"Underside of prototype.",
		"Probot model.",
		"Top of the probot's head.",
		"The probot is placed in artificial snow at ILM to film its emergence from the crater on Hoth.",
		"The full-scale probot model was sent to Finse, Norway for filming.",
		"Visual effects supervisor Richard Edlund with two versions of the probot.",
		"The full-scale probot packed for shipping to Norway.",
		"The probot is prepared for filming on location.",
		"The probot in Norway.",
		"To simulate the probot's smooth movements, the model was placed on tracks."
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		608,
		"aspd001.slb",
		"Asp Droid",
		"A general all-purpose droid extremely common throughout the galaxy. Asp droids have hydraulically powered limbs and hundreds of servo-motors. Due to their strength, they make excellent laborers and are often used to load or build starships. Although they have only rudimentary computer brains, they work tirelessly and can perform a wide range of simple duties, including maintenance and repair jobs. Modified Asp droids can also be programmed for combat training exercises.",
		"Industrial Automaton ASP-7 Droid",
		"Industrial Automaton",
		"General all-purpose labor and repair",
		"1.6 meters tall",
		"1,000 credits",
		"Industrial Automaton's durable and inexpensive Asp droids serve a variety of functions on hundreds of worlds. Although limited to simple tasks, their duties range from maintenance to sanitation to delivery. They are usually assigned to basic jobs that require very little supervision. Industrial Automaton has produced a number of Asp models, but the ASP-7 is the top-selling variant.\r\n\r\nAsp droids have skeletal frames and hydraulic limbs. They are incredibly strong and can easily serve as cargo handlers. An Asp's head unit is equipped with an elementary cognitive module, a single <Lookup (\"photorec\");@photoreceptor>, two auditory sensors, and a primitive vocabulator capable of producing only two words: \"affirmative\" and \"negative.\"\r\n\r\nAn Asp's programming is usually limited to the task at hand. It will work tirelessly, following simple commands, until the job has been completed. However, when unexpected situations arise, the droid generally leaves its task unfinished and returns to its master for further instructions.\r\n\r\nDue to their rudimentary design, Asps can easily be modified far beyond their original specifications. A reconfigured Asp might possess an enhanced vocabulator, several fine manipulators, or even an advanced computer brain. Darth Vader's legion of ASP-19s boasted armor plating, augmented reflexes, and detailed fencing programs for use as <Lookup (\"lightsa\");@lightsaber> training opponents.",
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		"Several Asp droids haul comm repeaters for use in Mos Eisley on Tatooine.",
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		"astr001.slb",
		"Astromech Droid",
		"Any of a number of utility droids, generally programmed for navigation and starship repair. Astromechs are designated by an \"R\" unit name, such as \"R3\" unit or \"R4\" unit. The most familiar are the R2 units, including Luke Skywalker's loyal R2-D2. Many astromechs are designed to fit into special sockets aboard starfighters such as the Y-wing and X-wing. During flight, they can navigate, access hyperspace coordinates stored in their memory banks, and effect in-flight repairs.",
		"Industrial Automaton R-Series Astromech Droids",
		"Industrial Automaton",
		"Assist with starship navigation and in-flight repairs",
		"1 meter tall",
		"1,450 credits",
		"Industrial Automaton's first attempts to create an astromech droid surfaced with the design of the P2 unit. Like future models, the astromech prototype had a rotating head, numerous retractable manipulator arms, and three-wheeled legs. Although large and cumbersome, the droid served well as a maintenance and repair unit for bulk cruisers and similar vessels. Unfortunately, Industrial Automaton became involved in a costly technology-infringement lawsuit and the P2 series was discontinued.\r\n\r\nEventually, Industrial Automaton completed the R1 unit. In order to save costs, the droids were housed in tall, black shells recycled from the Mark II Reactor Drone series. The R1 series comes standard with an advanced Intellex III computer, and the droid was the first astromech with the ability to calculate coordinates for a single <Lookup (\"hypers\");@hyperspace> jump. R1 units typically serve as technicians aboard capital warships and large freighters.\r\n\r\nBy far the most successful astromech droid is Industrial Automaton's <Lookup (\"R2 uni\");@R2> series. The droid is much more compact than its predecessors and equipped with a wide array of tools. Although originally designed as a diagnostic and repair unit, the R2 can also serve as a general utility droid and conduct information retrieval.\r\n\r\nThe R2 series was manufactured to fit perfectly into standard astromech sockets on military starfighters. Previously, the sockets were reserved for dedicated government models. While situated in the astromech socket, an R2 unit can monitor flight performance, isolate and repair technical problems, and reroute power throughout the shipboard systems. Due to its advanced processor, an R2 can perform over 10,000 operations per second to forecast potential problems. R2s can also store up to 10 sets of hyperspace coordinates and can even perform rudimentary flight maneuvers such as engine start-up and preflight taxiing. Due to its impressive abilities, the Industrial Automaton R2 unit quickly became popular with <Lookup (\"Old Rep\");@Old Republic> fighter jocks and the public at large.\r\n\r\nR2s are programmed with specifications on over 700 different spacecraft configurations. They also have impressive sensor packages that incorporate a full-spectrum transceiver and electromagnetic, heat, motion, and life-form detectors. An extendible video sensor can be used to inspect small spaces. Beneath an R2's shell lurks an array of amazing tools that includes two manipulator arms, an electric arc welder, a circular saw, a holographic projector, an internal cargo compartment, and a fire extinguisher.\r\n\r\nFollowing the success of the R2, Industrial Automaton manufactured the R3 and R4 units. The R3 has a more advanced Intellex V computer programmed with detailed statistics on every vessel in the Old Republic army. It primarily serves gunnery crews, security troopers, and naval chiefs of operation aboard capital warships. It can also be plugged into a starfighter, although it only carries five hyperspace coordinates.\r\n\r\nIn a successful attempt to sell droids to <Lookup (\"Outer Rim\");@Outer Rim> inhabitants, Industrial Automaton produced the inexpensive yet durable R4 unit. It is programmed with a detailed knowledge of many general-purpose craft, including <Lookup (\"landspee\");@landspeeders> and <Lookup (\"airspee\");@airspeeders>, and excels at repairing such vehicles. They are usually found in garages and machine shops, and are only rarely used aboard starfighters as they can only store a single set of hyperspace coordinates.\r\n\r\nR5 units represent Industrial Automaton's only real failure in the astromech market. While the most affordable of all astromechs, the R5 series lacks the R2's versatility and the R4's reliability. It also has a tendency to develop annoying personality quirks and is prone to a variety of malfunctions including blown motivators and chronic overheating. Starfighter pilots shunned the droid because it could only store one set of hyperspace coordinates. Because of its limitations, the R5 series was quietly discontinued. The <Lookup (\"Rebel All\");@Rebel Alliance> did reprogram and rebuild a number of R5 units, and these select droids are now capable of storing up to 10 sets of nav coordinates. <Lookup (\"Antilles\");@Wedge Antilles> used R5-D2 (nicknamed \"Mynock\") as his <Lookup (\"X-win\");@X-wing> astromech during the Battle of <Lookup (\"Borl\");@Borleias>. However, the droid's chronic shrieking forced Wedge to have Mynock's memory wiped. R5-D2 was subsequently renamed R5-G8, or \"Gate.\"\r\n\r\nMore recent astromech models include the R6 and R7 units. The R6's design is based largely on the R2, but it has an improved processor and can store up to 12 hyperspace jumps. Because of widespread prosperity caused by the rise of the <Lookup (\"New Rep\");@New Republic> and huge advances in technology, the R6 proved less expensive to produce than the R2 and thus attracted hordes of consumers.\r\n\r\nWhen <Lookup (\"Thrawn\");@Grand Admiral Thrawn> took control of the remnants of the <Lookup (\"Empire\");@Empire>, Industrial Automaton dedicated all its efforts to developing a new droid for use in the versatile E-wing starfighter used by New Republic forces. The resulting R7 proved to be the most sophisticated astromech ever constructed. It can store a staggering 15 sets of hyperspace coordinates and is completely protected against power surges and low-level ion blasts. Unfortunately, because the R7 is designed specifically for the E-wing, the droid works poorly in other starfighters.",
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		"A familiar R2 unit.",
		"Luke Skywalker examines an R5 unit.",
		"R2 units are generally more advanced than other droids, like the WED droid shown here.",
		"Astromechs can repair virtually anything, even complex protocol droids.",
		"Suction tubes are used to load R2 units into starfighters.",
		"R2-D2 is placed into the droid socket on Luke's X-wing.",
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		"Early production sketches for R2-D2 by Ralph McQuarrie.",
		"A host of R2-D2 units being prepared for filming.",
		"In the first film, the three-legged Artoo had a support pylon connecting the body and side legs.",
		"An R5-D4 unit constructed for [Star Wars].",
		"A look inside Kenny Baker's R2 unit.",
		"Profile view of the R4 model used during filming.",
		"Front view of R4 model.",
		"Kenny Baker takes a break while filming [Star Wars].",
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		"bact001.slb",
		"Bacta Tank",
		"An advanced healing device which requires submersion in bacta, a gelatinous, translucent mixture of bacterial particles with curative properties. Bacta accelerates the body's natural healing abilities and can erase wounds with very little scarring. While immersed in a bacta tank, the patient must wear a breathing mask and may be prone to convulsions. Luke Skywalker was restored to health in a bacta tank after he was waylaid by a wampa ice creature on Hoth.",
		"Zaltin Bacta Tank",
		"Zaltin and Xucphra",
		"Heal wounded individuals through immersion in bacta solution",
		"Over 2 meters tall",
		"3,000 credits",
		"The Vratix, a species of insectoid aliens native to the planet <Lookup (\"Thy\");@Thyferra>, created bacta thousands of years before the <Lookup (\"Galactic Civ\");@Galactic Civil War>. They manufactured the healing salve by combining translucent alayhi with a synthetic liquid chemical known as kavan. In a medical bacta tank, these particles are mixed with a colorless liquid called ambori, which mimics the patient's vital fluids and acts as a nutrient and disinfectant bath. Because bacta has a tendency to spoil when exposed to open air, the ambori is vital to preserve the bacta mixture.\r\n\r\nWhen properly administered, bacta can heal all but the most serious wounds. Wounded limbs can be submerged in small bacta tanks, but patients who have received multiple or life-threatening injuries must be fully immersed. A bacta-tank patient is fitted with a breath mask equipped with a microphone and audio speakers to allow him to communicate with doctors and droids. Throughout the bacta treatment, the healing process is bolstered by medicines, stim-shots, adrenaline boosters, and immunity enhancers.\r\n\r\nTwo companies, Zaltin and Xucphra, dominate the production and distribution of bacta and bacta tanks. When the <Lookup (\"Empire\");@Empire> rose to power, it forged agreements with both companies to seriously restrict bacta sales. Throughout the Galactic Civil War, the <Lookup (\"Rebel All\");@Rebel Alliance> suffered from continual bacta shortages. Two and one half years after the <Lookup (\"Endor, Bat\");@Battle of Endor>, bacta shortages reached all-time highs. As a result, the New Republic launched a campaign to liberate bacta production. The ensuing conflict is commonly known as the <Lookup (\"Bacta W\");@Bacta War>.  \r\n\r\nPatients are fully immersed (with breathing masks) in the expensive liquid, which has been placed in cylindrical rejuvenation or bacta tanks. The bacterial particles actually seek out wounds, then promote amazingly quick tissue growth without scarring. <Lookup (\"Palp\");@Emperor Palpatine> realized the importance of bacta as a source of even more power and control so he shut down the satellite manufacturing centers and systematically suppressed small manufacturers in favor of the Zaltin and Xucphra corporations. Bacta then fell under the control of a cartel on Thyferra, and the corporations that distributed it became even more powerful than the Emperor intended. Bacta was universally accepted as a safe drug until Ashern rebels contaminated one lot. Millions of people exposed to it became allergic to bacta, particularly the citizens and soldiers on Imperial Center. Later, a Bacta War was fought over control of the healing substance.",
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		"The bacta tank seen in [The Empire Strikes Back] was constructed from clear perspex, a material used to manufacture cockpits on pressurized aircraft. It was designed with the cooperation of British Aerospace. The largest of its kind ever built, the huge tank was 7'6\" tall, 3'8\" in diameter, and held 400 gallons of chlorinated water. Mark Hamill wore a SCUBA regulator while in the tank.",
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		"Luke Skywalker is immersed in a bacta tank at Echo Base on Hoth.",
		"Princess Leia and C-3PO watch as Luke is healed.",
		"Luke begins to regain consciousness as his friends look on.",
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		"Concept art for the bacta tank by Ralph McQuarrie.",
		"A diver tests the bacta tank used in filming.",
		"Mark Hamill is removed from the tank.",
		"Filming the bacta tank scene required Hamill to be completely immersed in the tank.",
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		"brea001.slb",
		"Breath Mask",
		"A compact, portable life-support system designed to filter the air of unsafe environments and provide the user with oxygen or another breathable gas. Almost all starships, including the [Millennium Falcon], are equipped with several standard breath masks. Worn over the mouth and nose, these units are connected to small oxygen tanks and can protect wearers in poisonous atmospheres or a near vacuum. Breath masks are frequently built into body armor as well, and are a component of the helmets worn by stormtroopers and Darth Vader.",
		"Gandorthral Atmospherics Roamer-6 Breath Mask",
		"Gandorthral Atmospherics and other medical suppliers",
		"Provide wearer with breathable air",
		".4 meters long",
		"50 credits",
		"Portable breath masks typically fit over a wearer's nose and mouth. They are frequently equipped with <Lookup (\"comlink\");@comlinks> or, at the very least, voice amplifiers. Protective goggles or blast helmets can be attached to small molecular hooks on the breath mask.\r\n\r\nThe Roamer-6 model found aboard the <Lookup (\"Mill\");@[Millennium Falcon]>, and other similar units, have computerized filters that can be programmed and adjusted to handle the needs of any number of species. Filters on these units are usually expended after only one hour, but inexpensive replacement filters can be snapped into place in just seconds.\r\n\r\nStandard breath masks provide no protection from a total vacuum and do not shield users from corrosive atmospheres. In addition, breath masks are only useful for short periods of time, as both their air supplies and filters will eventually be depleted. For individuals who need to stay in a hazardous atmosphere for extended periods, long-term filter breathers offer more sophisticated computers and finer filtration systems. The <Lookup (\"Ubese\");@Ubese> bounty hunter named <Lookup (\"Boushh\");@Boushh> used one of these filters to supply vital trace gases when he traveled on human-compatible worlds such as <Lookup (\"Tatooi\");@Tatooine> and <Lookup (\"Corus\");@Coruscant>.",
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		"carb001.slb",
		"Carbon-Freezing Chamber",
		"A device which flash freezes Tibanna gas for transportation throughout the galaxy. In his attempt to capture Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader had one of Cloud City's carbon-freezing chambers converted to function on humans. Before he would use it on Luke, however, he tested the machine on Han Solo. Han survived the process but remained imprisoned in carbonite for over a year. And, although trapped in a state of suspended animation, he remained conscious and fully aware throughout his terrible ordeal.",
		"Figg and Associates Class Three Carbon-Freezing Chamber",
		"Figg and Associates and other industrial equipment suppliers",
		"Freeze Tibanna gas for shipment to other systems",
		"About 20 meters in diameter",
		"80,000 credits",
		"Carbon-freezing chambers, like those found on <Lookup (\"Cloud Cit\");@Cloud City>, are notoriously dangerous places to work. They are hot, uncomfortable, and crowded by mazes of machinery and the conduits that pump Tibanna gas, freezing agents, and molten <Lookup (\"carboni\");@carbonite> into each chamber's freezing pit.\r\n\r\nCloud City is fairly typical of installations that use carbon-freezing chambers. On Cloud City, a giant tractor-beam tube pulls Tibanna gas from <Lookup (\"Bespin\");@Bespin's> atmosphere. The gas is then pumped through the city's refineries and stabilized at high pressure in press-chem tubes. Shortly before shipment, the Tibanna gas is routed to a carbon-freezing chamber pit, where it is suspended by miniature magnetic fields. After a control casing is moved into place around the gas, scalding liquid carbonite floods the pit. Liquid cooling agents then flash-freeze the carbonite, instantly forming an airtight solid block.\r\n\r\nEach carbonite block weighs over 100 kilograms. A hydraulic lift transports the block from the pit, and metal retrieval tongs place the carbonite on a <Lookup (\"repuls\");@repulsor> sled. While in transport to processing and shipping stations, the Tibanna gas is protected from radiation and extreme temperatures by the carbonite shell.\r\n\r\nWhen used on humans, the carbon-freezing process is akin to torture. The victim is often believed to be trapped in a state of suspended hibernation. However, some evidence suggests that humans trapped in carbonite retain some degree of consciousness. Upon release, the victim experiences many of the symptoms associated with hibernation sickness, including disorientation, temporary blindness, and painful hypersensitivity to loud noises and other sensory input. Liberated victims are also afflicted by a flood of dreams, hallucinations, and memories. Such side effects have been known to cause insanity, but <Lookup (\"Solo, H\");@Han Solo>, upon being freed from carbonite by <Lookup (\"Solo, P\");@Princess Leia>, fully recovered from his ordeal.",
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		"Han Solo's carbonized form was constructed from fiberglass. Several molds of Harrison Ford's face were made because early casts showed a much more subdued Han. Director Irvin Kershner asked that new molds be created showing Han in complete anguish. Various versions of Ford's face were also created for the \"unfreezing\" scene in [Return of the Jedi].",
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		"The Rebels discover that Han Solo is to be encased in carbonite.",
		"Ugnaughts prepare Han for the carbon-freezing chamber.",
		"Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and a stormtrooper watch as Solo is lowered into the chamber.",
		"The carbonite block imprisoning Han is removed from the carbon-freezing chamber.",
		"Han Solo trapped in carbonite.",
		"Boushh approaches Han's frozen body in Jabba the Hutt's palace.",
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		"The carbonite mold constructed for filming.",
		"The cast and crew on the demanding carbon-freezing chamber set.",
		"Another look at the carbonite slab.",
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		"coml001.slb",
		"Comlink",
		"A compact communications device consisting of a receiver, transmitter, and power source. The most common form of comlinks are handheld units. Larger comlinks, which are often equipped with scrambling technology, can be worn on the wrist or incorporated into backpacks. Stormtroopers and Rebel pilots typically have comlinks built into their helmets.",
		"SorroSuub C1 Personal Comlink",
		"General communications companies",
		"Provide short-range communication",
		"Between 10 and 20 centimeters long",
		"25 to 300 credits",
		"In most cases, hand-held and helmet comlinks are audio-only communications devices with a range of about 50 kilometers. Under favorable conditions, many comlinks can reach ships in low orbit. Comlinks can be adjusted to operate on any of the millions of broadcast-frequency and cycle combinations. They also monitor the \"Standard Clear Frequencies\" used to broadcast civil defense warnings and provide vital information about local laws and nearby medical, educational, and governmental facilities. Military-issue comlinks typically feature a host of encryption tools and can broadcast or receive over secured frequencies.",
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		"defl001.slb",
		"Deflector Shield Generator",
		"A device that envelops a vessel or complex in a strong force field meant to keep solid objects at bay and absorb energy. A deflector shield usually consists of two separate protective fields: Ray shielding prevents radiation, laser blasts, and other forms of energy from damaging anything within the deflector shield's range, while particle shielding wards away proton torpedoes and other physical attacks.",
		"KDY ISD-72x Deflector Shield Generator Domes",
		"Kuat Drive Yards and other starship specialists",
		"Generate protective energy fields for starships",
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		"While a variety of companies manufacture power droids, almost all of these units share the same basic characteristics. Power droids lack exterior manipulator appendages, move about on stumpy legs, and communicate through a series of grunts and gurgles.\r\n\r\nA power droid consists of a fusion generator encased in a heavy armored exterior. The droids are incredibly durable, built to survive virtually any disaster, including a radiation conduit breach. In the rare event that the droid begins to overheat or is subjected to extreme temperatures, small relief valves on the outer casing and bases of both feet release vaporizing coolant fluid as steam.\r\n\r\nOn their exterior shell, power droids have a plug-in port, a visual sensor, and an acoustic signaler capable of droid and computer languages. They also have a sophisticated systems-diagnostic package with a spectrometer and infrared, sonar, and X-ray scanners. While servicing equipment, power droids use their sensors to run detailed safety checks. A power droid will refuse to refuel any item that registers signs of malfunction.\r\n\r\nAlthough rarely noticed, many power droids do have a delicate manipulator arm concealed behind a tiny portal. The arm is only extended for extremely sensitive electronics work. However, power droids are only entrusted with such repairs when droids specifically programmed for such tasks are not available.",
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		"The common sublight drive found on virtually every starship throughout the galaxy. Ion engines produce thrust by projecting a stream of charged particles through the engine's exhaust port. Ion engines come in a variety of configurations, but one of the most successful designs has been the twin ion engine (or TIE) made popular by the quick and agile Imperial TIE fighters.",
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		"Establish regulated and comfortable environment for meditation",
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		"Any of a number of programmable automatons, often floating spheres equipped with relatively harmless blasters and an array of sensors. The most common model is the Marksman-H combat remote, used extensively by sharpshooters to hone their skills. While traveling aboard the [Millennium Falcon], Luke Skywalker borrowed Han Solo's Marksman-H to begin his lightsaber training. The Empire also deploys modified remotes known as seekers, which are armed with deadly blasters and can be programmed to hunt down and kill specific targets.",
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		"Major droid manufacturers and Jawas",
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		"A propulsion unit common in land and atmospheric aircraft. Based on antigravity technology, a repulsorlift engine produces a field that acts in opposition to a planet's gravity, causing the equipped vehicle to hover above the ground. Landspeeders, airspeeders, speeder bikes, and twin-pod cloud cars all rely on repulsorlift engines, as does the engineering marvel Cloud City. Starships and fighters also have repulsorlift engines for use while traveling or landing within a planet's atmosphere.",
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		"Major vehicle manufacturers",
		"Provide vehicles with antigravity field for movement within an atmosphere",
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		"A droid programmed to understand millions of languages and cultures in order to serve as an interpreter, administrative assistant, and diplomatic aide. Protocol droids such as C-3PO are humanoid in appearance and are allowed to develop independent personalities. They are usually owned by high-ranking military officers, royalty, or the wealthy. Aside from their language skills, protocol droids can be programmed to understand and converse with computers and other machines, decipher codes and technical data, and even teach.",
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		"Serve as administrative assistant, diplomatic aide, interpreter, and advisor",
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		"Small, floating droids equipped with repulsorlift engines, an array of sensors, and a full complement of communications devices. Patrol droids, which are used primarily by Imperial forces, are programmed to sweep cities and settlements in search of wanted outlaws and any signs of criminal activity. Their memory banks are loaded with data on known Rebels, smugglers, escaped slaves, and spies. They also carefully monitor the power levels and wavelengths of local communication signals in order to enforce Imperial communications laws.",
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