Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology - Softcover

Smith, Bill; Nakabayashi, David; Vigil, Troy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345414136 ISBN 13: 9780345414137

Publisher: Del Rey, 1997

Synopsis

CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON!

If your opponent pulls out a Stokhli Spray Stick, you pull a Heavy Blaster Pistol. That's the way you defend yourself in the Star Wars Universe!

And these are the high-tech weapons found in that famous galaxy long ago and far away. Arm yourself with this comprehensive guide covering everything from the smallest Palm Shooter to the most massive Laser Cannon in the Imperial arsenal.


Discover what separates Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber from Darth Vader's energy blade
Master the workings of Chewbacca's Wookiee Bowcaster
Find out the secret behind a Jawa's trusty Ionization Gun
Match the might of a TIE Fighter Ion Cannon against X-Wing Proton Torpedoes


You'll discover detailed data on every key weapon in the Star Wars universe--from the movies to the books and beyond, including the development and history of each weapon.

DESCRIPTIVE ILLUSTRATIONS FOR EVERY ENTRY!

So don't get caught on the wrong end of a Disruptor or a Ryyk Kerarthorr blade--before your next mission, know the essentials!

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CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON!<br><br>If your opponent pulls out a Stokhli Spray Stick, you pull a Heavy Blaster Pistol. That's the way you defend yourself in the Star Wars Universe! <br><br>And these are the high-tech weapons found in that famous galaxy long ago and far away. Arm yourself with this comprehensive guide covering everything from the smallest Palm Shooter to the most massive Laser Cannon in the Imperial arsenal.<br><br><br>Discover what separates Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber from Darth Vader's energy blade <br>Master the workings of Chewbacca's Wookiee Bowcaster <br>Find out the secret behind a Jawa's trusty Ionization Gun <br>Match the might of a TIE Fighter Ion Cannon against X-Wing Proton Torpedoes <br> <br><br>You'll discover detailed data on every key weapon in the Star Wars universe--from the movies to the books and beyond, including the development and history of each weapon. <br> <br>DESCRIPTIVE ILLUSTRATIONS FOR EVERY ENTRY!<br> <br>So don't get caught on the wrong end of a Disruptor or a Ryyk Kerarthorr blade--before your next mission, know the essentials!

Edition details

• Publisher: Del Rey
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345414136
• ISBN 13: 9780345414137
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240