Heat sink/Legends

A heat sink was an environment or object that absorbed and dissipated heat from another object using thermal contact (in either direct or radiant contact). They could be found on starships and around reactors to cool them from overheating.

Behind the scenes

They work in similar means to real heat sinks today.

Appearances

• The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance
• The Old Republic: Fatal Alliance audiobook
• Star Wars: The Old Republic
• Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel
• Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon (First appearance)
• Riders of the Maelstrom
• "Riders of the Maelstrom" – Classic Adventures: Volume Three

Sources

• Death Star Technical Companion
• Death Star Technical Companion, Second Edition
• "Scouts' Dispatch" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 13
• Star Wars: Incredible Cross-Sections
• The Essential Guide to Warfare
• Star Wars: Complete Vehicles