ZQ Infantry Support Unit
- "Despite the Empire's claims, a number of ZQs still see service in the Outer Rim. The pacification of Hyrol Preen Beta (Portmoak sector) was accomplished quite handily by a combination of ZQs, Storm Commandos and regular line troops."
- ―Quarlo
ZQ Infantry Support Units were a model of battle droid developed and manufactured by Sienar Intelligence Systems. The droids were used by the Imperial military.
Characteristics
Designed for infantry support, the ZQ was propelled by a repulsorlift engine and came standard with two blaster cannons, each more than capable of dispatching armored troops, and a miniature concussion missile launcher. The ZQ also came with four additional hardpoints for mounting extra weapons, allowing for mission flexibility.[1]
History
Widely deployed in the early days of the Empire, the Imperials would later claim that the droid series had been eventually phased out. However, rumors of their continued use still persisted. About 20 or so modified ZQs were supposedly deployed alongside Imperial storm commandos, specifically a unit known as the DeathWhispers, who had been tasked with wiping out the populace of Hyrol Preen Beta due to suspected Rebel activity on the planet.[1]
Sources
- Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids (First mentioned)
"The Dark Forces Saga, Part 1" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia