Seeker-torpedo

"These Beast Boys don't mess around-- a seeker-torpedo just left the ground!"

―Cay Qel-Droma

A seeker-torpedo was a type of ground-to-air missile, used by the Beast Riders of Onderon.

Description

Seeker-torpedoes launched from a six-barreled, swiveling emplacement. Missiles were fired singularly, and were capable of taking out Jedi Cruisers and other starships as well. Thus, they offered protection from the occasional invasion attempt by the city-dwellers of Iziz. When fired, the missile capable of reaching at least a magnitude of six over the speed of sound.

History

Seeker-torpedoes were used by the Beast Riders of the planet Onderon, who stationed the turrets around the perimeter of their forest-stronghold.

Appearances

• Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi — Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon (First appearance)
• Tales of the Jedi (audio)

Sources

• Tales of the Jedi Companion
• Star Wars Encyclopedia